Google Inbox Checker (Inbox by Gmail)

Displays the number of unread messages in your Google Inbox with desktop notifications for new emails.
What is Google Inbox Checker (Inbox by Gmail)?
The 'Google Inbox Checker (Inbox by Gmail)' is a handy Chrome extension that keeps track of your unread emails. It displays the count of such emails, providing desktop and sound notifications whenever new ones arrive. For those with multiple accounts, it gives you the option to choose the active account. Counting is restricted to emails in the 'Inbox' label, thereby excluding 'Done' and 'Snoozed' emails - making your task tracking more streamlined. The extension offers an auto-refresh feature when Google Inbox tab is open.

Extension stats

By: Omri Guy
Users: 9,000+
Rating: 4.13 (214)
Version: 1.0.16 (Last updated: 2015-08-14)
Creation date: 2015-08-14
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • storage
  • notifications
  • *://mail.google.com/
  • *://inbox.google.com/
Size: 460.80K

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Extension summary

Now you can keep track your Google Inbox (Inbox by gmail) unread emails!

Shows the number of emails you need to take care of in your Inbox. Desktop and sound notifications for new emails. Option to select the active account for multiple accounts users.

Only emails in 'Inbox' label are counted, Ignoring 'Done' and 'Snoozed' labeled emails. Auto-refresh when Google Inbox tab is open.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works well for checking unread emails
  • Simple and convenient to use
  • Notifies users in a timely fashion
  • Highly recommended by users
  • Customization options available
Cons
  • Redirects to Gmail instead of showing emails in the extension
  • Frequent login requests despite being logged in
  • Issues with connection leading to inability to load webpages
  • Limited account management (can only select one account)
  • Slow to open emails sometimes
Most mentioned
  • Works excellently
  • Simple and useful
  • Asks for login frequently
  • Redirects to Gmail
  • Disappointment over the discontinuation of Inbox by Gmail
Recent reviews
Бесполезное расширение. При клике на значёк не показывает письма, а просто перекидывает в gmail. А это я могу сделать и сам без всяких расширений.

UPDATE TO MANIFEST 3 TY
by Coot Master, 2024-08-04

Работает отлично, Спасибо!
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Google Inbox Checker (Inbox by Gmail) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Google Inbox Checker (Inbox by Gmail) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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