Gmail Taskbar Unread Badge

Add an unread email count badge to Gmail's PWA icon on supported OS's taskbar's or dock's

Gmail Taskbar Unread Badge - Chrome Extension

Gmail Taskbar Unread Badge is a resourceful Chrome extension that enables you to see the count of unread Gmail messages directly on your taskbar or dock. The app is compatible with multiple Gmail accounts and PWA (Progressive Web Application). Perfect for those who want to stay updated on their emails without the need to open the Gmail interface itself.
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Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.76
(17)
Version: 0.3.0 (Last updated: 2023-01-05)
Creation date: 2020-11-08
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Size: 13.72K

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Extension summary

Note: I have added a new extension that merges the first 2 together, the Gmail and Outlook unread counts all in one extension. Please view my other extensions or you can find it at https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/multi-emailapp-taskbardoc/ipeimmibpbandhbpndfdbjpdodcjdbdo

Disclaimer: The developer of this extension in no way claims to be associated with Google/Gmail. I acknowlegde that I do not own their respective trademarks. This extension was developed for personal use and shared for others to use, if they wish to.

This extension adds an unread count badge to the taskbar/dock icon of a PWA* Gmail app. The app supports multiple Gmail PWA accounts. Multiple account badges only work when each PWA is installed using a unique Google Chrome browser profile that is setup with the unique Google Account that you wish to access Gmail emails with.

Please note: this extension does not work, as intended, with multiple Gmail accounts within the same Google Chrome browser profile, if each PWA is installed using the same Chrome Profile, it will show the unread count of each account on the same PWA taskbar icon by cycling through each account dependant on when you opened the PWA account on your device.

(Windows) How to install a PWA in Google Chrome:

  1. Navigate to the Gmail URL, i.e. go to your Gmail Inbox.
  2. Click on the Google Chrome browser settings button, ⋮ .
  3. Click on menu option, "More tools".
  4. Click on sub-menu option, "Create shortcut..."
  5. Name the shortcut, e.g. GMail.
  6. (NB!) Ensure that you check/tick the checkbox labelled, "Open as window".
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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 well on both Windows and macOS
  • Simple and clean user interface
  • Provides exactly what users need for Gmail notifications
  • Has a PWA integration that enhances its functionality
  • Consistently praised for reliability and ease of use
Cons
  • Does not work properly on all systems, particularly noted on Mac
  • Requires restarting the app or browser for some features to activate
Most mentioned
  • Works perfectly for me on macOS
  • Does what it says
  • Awesome extension
  • Clean and simple
User reviews
did not work on Mac
by Amer C, 2024-08-08

Работает. Вылетает Chrome, когда отключаю доступ ко всем сайтам.
by A, 2024-04-17

Fonctionne parfaitement sur MacOS avec une appli Gmail créée via Microsoft Edge, merci !
by Clément Guérin, 2023-07-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Gmail Taskbar Unread Badge requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Gmail Taskbar Unread Badge has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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