# GMail Checker Simple

> Very lightweight Firefox 57+ (WebExtension) Compatibile Gmail checker Add-On. Onclick: open GMail. English version.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/gmail-checker-simple](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gmail-checker-simple)

## Overview

- **ID:** `gmail-checker-simple`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** G. Sándor
- **Category:** social-communication,other,tabs
- **Daily users:** 2,800
- **Weekly downloads:** 42
- **Rating:** 4.39 / 5 (72 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2017-09-29
- **Size:** 20 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/gmail-checker-simple/)
- **Website:** [http://www.durasoft.hu](http://www.durasoft.hu/)

## Description

GMail Checker Simple is a very lightweight and efficient Firefox extension compatible with Firefox 57 and above. Designed as a simple Gmail checker, it allows users to quickly monitor their Gmail inbox status and open Gmail with a single click. Its minimalist design ensures minimal impact on browser performance while providing essential Gmail checking functionality.

This extension is primarily available in English, with a Hungarian version accessible via a separate link. GMail Checker Simple is ideal for users who want a straightforward Gmail notification tool without unnecessary features.

## Rankings

- #1,777 — Overall
- #146 — Tabs
- #195 — Social & Communication
- #273 — Other extensions
- #4 — checker
- #6 — gmail

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `alarms`
- `*://mail.google.com/mail/*`
- `tabs`
- `contextMenus`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High 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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## Review summary

Users appreciate GMail Checker Simple for its lightweight, minimal, and efficient design that reliably displays unread Gmail counts, fulfilling the need for a straightforward Gmail notifier. Common drawbacks include occasional icon bugs showing incorrect unread counts, limited to checking the logged-in Gmail account only, and missing features like notifications and opening Gmail in a new tab. Overall, it is favored over complex or broken alternatives for its simplicity and effectiveness.

### Pros

- Lightweight, simple, and minimalistic design.
- Effectively shows the number of unread emails.
- Works reliably for checking Gmail.
- Easy to use and meets basic needs for Gmail notification.
- Preferred over other bloated or broken Gmail checkers.

### Cons

- Occasionally the email icon shows unread notification even when emails have been read (icon bug).
- Only checks the currently logged-in Gmail account, limiting multi-account functionality.
- Lacks advanced features such as notifications and opening Gmail in a new tab.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gmail-checker-simple)