Gmail app badge notification

Show badge notifications in the taskbar when using Gmail as an app
What is Gmail app badge notification?
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.

Extension stats

Rating: 4.53 (19)
Version: 1.1.0 (Last updated: 2023-12-06)
Creation date: 2020-05-21
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Size: 11.96K

Other platforms

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 flawlessly on macOS Sonoma and Windows 11
  • Provides badge notifications for new mail
  • Adds an icon to Gmail as advertised
  • Useful in combination with a Chrome progressive web app
  • Efficient for getting notifications as intended
Cons
  • Inefficient querying of RSS feed every second
  • Shows unread emails from Promotions, not just Primary mailbox
  • Not working on macOS Ventura
Most mentioned
  • Works flawlessly
  • Not working on macOS Ventura
  • Badge notifications for new mail
  • Shows unread emails from Promotions
  • Useful in combination with a Chrome progressive web app
Recent reviews
It works but it's not efficient at all. The extension queries a RSS feed every second.
by Lucas BENEDETTO, 2024-10-02

by Kaleigh Waldmann, 2024-09-16

by Rich Baines, 2024-08-17
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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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