Gmail app badge notification
Show badge notifications in the taskbar when using Gmail as an app
Gmail App Badge Notification Extension
"Gmail app badge notification" is a Chrome extension that allows users to receive badge notifications in the taskbar while using Gmail as a standalone app. After installing the extension and setting up Gmail as an app, users can easily access their notifications to stay updated on new emails, enhancing productivity and ensuring important messages are not missed.
Extension stats
Risk impact: Low risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- storage
- contextMenus
- alarms
Size: 36.60K
Email: do*****@gmail.com
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Extension summary
Setup:
- Install the extension
- 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".
- Open the newly installed app.
Usage instructions (including custom settings): https://github.com/aberonni/gmail-app-badge-notification?tab=readme-ov-file#usage
Troubleshooting: https://github.com/aberonni/gmail-app-badge-notification#Troubleshooting
Reporting issues: https://github.com/aberonni/gmail-app-badge-notification/issues
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated.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
Felix Müller, 2024-12-03Worked great for me, thanks! Do you have the same thing for the Slack Webapp? Would be really good
by 
Amer C, 2024-12-02
Amer C, 2024-12-02It works but it's not efficient at all. The extension queries a RSS feed every second.
by 
Lucas BENEDETTO, 2024-10-02
Lucas BENEDETTO, 2024-10-02Extension 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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