Push notifications are only useful if they’re relevant. And relevance depends on context. Until now, delivering that context meant bloated payloads, size limits, and constant SDK updates. With CometChat’s new configurable push payloads, you get full control over what data gets sent, so your notifications can be smarter, more engaging, and tailored to your users, without touching your code.
What we're launching
Smarter push notifications with complete data control. Enhanced push notification payloads that include entire message objects, metadata, and custom data fields, all configurable through simple dashboard toggles without any SDK updates.
Why this matters for developers
Building contextual push notifications used to mean choosing between rich content and payload size limits. You'd either send basic alerts or risk hitting platform restrictions with complex data structures.
Now you can include exactly the data your app needs for rich previews, deep linking, and personalized experiences. Configure payload depth on-demand and deliver contextual notifications that actually drive user engagement.
Key features
Complete message objects
Full message content included for rich notification previews and offline accessibility
Multi-level metadata support
Message-level and user-level metadata (roles, trust levels, custom attributes) in every payload
Smart payload trimming
Optional trim switch to keep notifications lean when needed while preserving essential data.
Flexible JSON field
Free-form data structure for deep links, custom actions, or any key-value pairs your app requires
Zero-downtime configuration
Free-form data structure for deep links, custom actions, or any key-value pairs your app requires
Zero-downtime configuration
Toggle these features instantly through the CometChat dashboard without code changes
How to get started
Available now on all plans. Navigate to Push Notifications in your CometChat dashboard, configure your desired payload settings, and start sending richer notifications immediately. No SDK updates or app store releases required.
Nivedita Bharathy
Product Marketing Specialist , CometChat