HomeWatch
Your home in World of Warcraft is more than just a collection of trophies and furniture — it is a living space where stories unfold. Whether you host open houses, welcome friends, or simply wonder who stopped by while you were away, HomeWatch transforms your dwelling into a vibrant hub of activity. This addon quietly observes arrivals and departures, logs every visit, and presents the data in a warm, roleplay-friendly guest book. No automation, no intrusive data collection — just a thoughtful companion that gives your home a sense of continuity.
What Makes HomeWatch Special?
Unlike generic tracking tools, HomeWatch for World of Warcraft is built from the ground up for the game's housing system. It respects the Terms of Service by using only whisper-based greetings and system message detection. The addon feels like a natural extension of the game, with a clean interface and six intuitive tabs: Current Guests, Guest Log, My Visits, Stats, Help, and Options. Every guest entry includes an elapsed timer, arrival method, and even a note button so you can jot down memories of that impromptu dance party.
Key Features That Bring Your Home to Life
Live Guest Tracking
As soon as someone enters your home, HomeWatch detects their presence through system messages, group roster changes, and nameplate radar. A 10-second grace period prevents false triggers when you transition between rooms, so the guest list stays accurate. You can see exactly who is currently inside and how long they have been there, all updated in real time.
Guestbook Integration
HomeWatch works seamlessly alongside the popular Guestbook addon by HousingNotes. When you visit a home that has Guestbook installed, HomeWatch can prompt you to sign it, auto-sign, or ignore the request — and it never fires on your own home. This cross-addon harmony makes the housing community feel more connected.
Open House Mode
Hosting an event? Activate Open House mode and HomeWatch will automatically send a customizable greeting whisper to every guest who joins your raid group. You can even schedule a follow-up timed message, such as a thank-you or a reminder about the next gathering. All open house events are logged with dates, peak attendance, and a full participant list, which you can export as a CSV for your roleplay journal or guild records.
Pet Greeter and My Homes
Add a touch of personality by summoning a companion pet whenever you arrive at your own home. HomeWatch can pick a random pet, cycle through your favorites, or use a specific one — and you can set per-home overrides. The My Homes panel lets you register multiple properties with friendly nicknames, and tokens like [nickname] resolve cleanly in all whispers, leaving no awkward punctuation if a nickname is not set.
How to Install HomeWatch
Getting started with HomeWatch is straightforward. First, download HomeWatch from your preferred addon source. Extract the folder into your World of Warcraft _retail_/Interface/AddOns/ directory. If you are playing on Classic, TBC, WotLK, Cataclysm, or MoP, place it in the corresponding expansion folder. After launching the game, ensure the addon is enabled in the character selection screen. Once in-game, type /homewatch to open the guest book and begin customizing your settings. For players who use the foxygame.net launcher, HomeWatch can be installed with a single click and kept up-to-date automatically across all your WoW versions, saving you the hassle of manual downloads.
Compatibility Across World of Warcraft Versions
While HomeWatch is primarily designed for Retail (The War Within and future updates), the addon's core tracking logic works on Classic, TBC, WotLK, Cataclysm, and MoP clients as well. Some features, like integration with the modern housing system, are exclusive to Retail, but the guest log, visit history, and whisper greetings function across all supported versions. The addon's lightweight design ensures it runs smoothly whether you are reliving the nostalgia of Classic or exploring the latest expansion.
Why Every Homeowner Needs HomeWatch
HomeWatch does more than count visitors — it creates a narrative. The Stats tab reveals your most frequent guest, the busiest hour of the day, and the longest stay, turning raw data into a story of your home's social life. You can export the guest log or open house events as a CSV file, perfect for keeping a roleplay diary or sharing memories with your guild. The whisper system uses tokens like [name], [host], and [nickname] to personalize every message, making each interaction feel genuine and warm.
Whether you are a dedicated roleplayer, a housing enthusiast, or simply someone who loves to see their home come alive, HomeWatch for World of Warcraft is the addon you never knew you needed. It respects your privacy, enhances your immersion, and turns every visit into a story worth remembering. Download HomeWatch today and discover who has been walking through your door.