#516233 pidgin: Pidgin pops up new messages even if told not to

Package:
pidgin
Source:
pidgin
Description:
graphical multi-protocol instant messaging client
Submitter:
Paul Dwerryhouse
Date:
2026-09-21 17:37:14 UTC
Severity:
normal
Tags:
#516233#5
Date:
2009-02-19 23:17:24 UTC
From:
To:
Hi,

Since upgrading to version 2.5.4, Pidgin is popping up chat windows onto my
screen when I get new messages, even though I have told it not to.

I have Tools -> Preferences -> Interface -> Hide new IM conversations set
to "Always", but this is being ignored.

Thanks,

Paul