# Google Mail Checker

> Opens your Gmail inbox when you click the button.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ff-google-mail-checker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ff-google-mail-checker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ff-google-mail-checker`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** michael-mml
- **Category:** social-communication,alerts-updates
- **Daily users:** 1,087
- **Weekly downloads:** 14
- **Rating:** 3.67 / 5 (9 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2021-04-18
- **First published:** 2021-03-29
- **Size:** 9.95 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ff-google-mail-checker/)
- **Website:** [https://gitlab.com/michael-mml/ff-google-mail-checker](https://gitlab.com/michael-mml/ff-google-mail-checker)

## Description

Google Mail Checker is an open-source browser extension that lets you open your Gmail inbox with just a single click. Originally developed for Chrome/Chromium, this extension has been ported to Firefox, allowing seamless integration across browsers. With a straightforward function, it searches for open Gmail tabs and opens your inbox instantly when you click the button. The extension requires minimal permissions, ensuring privacy and ease of use. For developers and users interested in the code, the source is available openly on GitLab, promoting transparency and community contributions.

Whether you're a frequent Gmail user or just want quick access to your inbox, Google Mail Checker streamlines your workflow by reducing steps to check your mail. It's a lightweight and efficient tool designed to enhance productivity and email management.

## Rankings

- #3,144 — Overall
- #82 — Alerts & Updates
- #12 — checker
- #16 — mail
- #35 — hotmail
- #61 — inbox

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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