Gmail app badge notification

Show badge notifications in the taskbar when using Gmail as an app

Gmail App Badge Notification Chrome Extension

Gmail app badge notification is a Chrome extension that facilitates users with timely badge notifications on the taskbar while using Gmail in an app format. The easy setup involves installing the extension, adding Gmail as an app, and launching the app. Any troubleshooting issues can be resolved by visiting the provided link.
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Extension stats

Users: 7,000+
Rating: 4.55
(20)
0.02
Version: 1.2.1 (Last updated: 2024-12-18)
Creation date: 2020-05-21
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • alarms
Size: 36.41K

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# 12,314 ▲ 70
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Extension summary

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Setup:

  1. Install the extension
  2. Add Gmail as an app. You can do so by following this guide: https://support.google.com/chrome_webstore/answer/3060053?hl=en - make sure to select the option "open as a window".
  3. Open the newly installed app.

Troubleshooting: https://github.com/aberonni/gmail-app-badge-notification#Troubleshooting

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works great and is efficient for notifying about emails.
  • Compatible with macOS Sonoma and works well with Brave Browser.
  • Adds a badge notification icon effectively to Gmail.
  • Good integration with a Chrome progressive web app.
  • Helps users transitioning from Outlook.
Cons
  • Does not work on macOS Ventura.
  • Shows unread emails from Promotions, not just Primary mailbox.
  • Queries an RSS feed every second, which may not be efficient.
Most mentioned
  • Works flawlessly
  • Perfect for Windows 11 taskbar
  • Not working on macOS Ventura
  • Shows unread emails from Promotions
  • Great for Gmail app badge notifications
User reviews
Love it!
by Felix Müller, 2024-12-03
Worked great for me, thanks! Do you have the same thing for the Slack Webapp? Would be really good
by Amer C, 2024-12-02
It works but it's not efficient at all. The extension queries a RSS feed every second.
by Lucas BENEDETTO, 2024-10-02
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Gmail app badge notification requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Gmail app badge notification has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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