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Changing the notification-text on Facebook app requests

I've noticed that some Facebook apps, like BranchOut, have customized notifications messages. When an app request is sent and appears in the top left notification center the text on the notification is something they seem to control on their own, instead of the default "Name sent you a request".

From what I find the the documentation this isn't possible. Custom messages are only shown for users already using the app, otherwise you get Facebooks default invite message.

Does anyone know how they are doing this? Do they simply have a deal with Facebook, or are they sending something other than an App Request?

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Erik Honn Avatar asked Sep 06 '12 14:09

Erik Honn


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1 Answers

Just in case someone else finds this question, it appears you can no longer control this message. There are some stuff floating around on other questions but none of them work anymore.

According to the docs, only whitelisted apps are allowed to edit the app request message that shows in the notification itself.

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Erik Honn Avatar answered Sep 28 '22 07:09

Erik Honn