Chat Icon Notifier for Google Chat™

A simple extension to change the Gmail™ tab icon when you receive a new chat message!
What is Chat Icon Notifier for Google Chat™?
Chat Icon Notifier for Google Chat™ is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your Gmail™ experience. It flashes the Gmail™ tab icon when a new chat message is received, making it easy for users, particularly those who prefer to pin their tabs, to stay informed about new incoming chats without any interruptions. It's an efficient, minimalist extension and a must-have for those who use Google Chat™ frequently.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.33 (6)
Version: 2.0.1 (Last updated: 2017-02-10)
Creation date: 2017-02-09
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 21.64K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

This very simple extension simply flashes the Gmail™ tab icon when you get a new message. This is very useful if you like to pin your tab (but still want to know when you are receiving new chat messages).

Enjoy!

User reviews

Also displays # unread emails in the favicon. I dislike this, and have the gmail lab that does the same thing explicitly disabled. Very disappointed.
by Philip T, 2013-12-08
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Chat Icon Notifier for Google Chat™ requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Chat Icon Notifier for Google Chat™ has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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