Gmail Unread Count Badge

Unread count badge for the Gmail icon
What is Gmail Unread Count Badge?
Gmail Unread Count Badge is a Chrome extension that allows you to conveniently view the number of unread emails in your Gmail inbox by displaying a badge on the Gmail icon. This efficient and reliable extension integrates with Gmail to update the badge in real-time, providing a hassle-free way to stay informed about your unread messages.

Extension stats

By: developit
Users: 185 ▲ 1
Rating: 2.67 (3)
Version: 2.0.1 (Last updated: 2022-06-07)
Creation date: 2022-06-03
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Host permissions:
  • *://*.mail.google.com/mail/*
Size: 11.70K

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Extension summary

Show your Gmail unread count as a badge on the Gmail icon!

Setup –––––

  1. Install the extension.
  2. Add Gmail as an app: 👉 ⠇ Menu → More Tools → Create Shortcut... ℹ️ Make sure to select "open as window" 🛟 Guide: https://support.google.com/chrome_webstore/answer/3060053
  3. Open the newly installed app.

How it Works ––––––––––– This is an optimized fork of the "Gmail app badge notification" extension that uses no CPU or bandwidth.

Instead of polling your Gmail inbox RSS feed, this version of the extension injects a tiny script into Gmail. Gmail already shows unread count in its window title. This extension detects when Gmail updates its title, then grabs the unread count and shows it as a badge on Gmail's icon. It's fast, reliable, and efficient!

User reviews

It doesn't work. The count badge never appears.
by Lucas BENEDETTO, 2024-10-02

by Kasparas Januitis, 2024-09-20

Extension does not work at all on Chrome 110 The one it was forked from works kinda ok
by Anton Balashov, 2023-02-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Gmail Unread Count Badge requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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