Countdown to Inbox Zero

Get to inbox zero quickly by always replying on time.
What is Countdown to Inbox Zero?
Countdown to Inbox Zero is a Chrome extension that helps you stay on top of your email by showing a countdown timer for unread emails. Act quickly to prevent them from piling up and get to inbox zero daily.

Extension stats

Users: 57 ▼ -2
Rating: 3.60 (5)
Version: 1.6 (Last updated: 2019-08-13)
Creation date: 2019-08-12
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://mail.google.com/
  • https://inbox.google.com/
  • storage
Size: 171.01K

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Extension summary

Have you struggled with getting to inbox zero with those piling emails?

Countdown to Inbox Zero shows you how much time you've left before you have to act on unread emails. Each unread email gets a 12-hour countdown timer. Reply, Mark as Read, Delete or Archive - act on your unread emails quickly to prevent them from piling.

There are 3 stages to this time.

  1. When you get an email, a normal 12-hour countdown timer starts.
  2. After 4 hours, you've 8 hours left to reply and your timer will turn orange.
  3. After 11 hours, you've only 1 left to reply. Your timer is now red and you should act on it immediately.

Once emails are over 4 days due, the timer shuts down (since it's probably not worth tracking anymore!)

These urgency levels are customizable and can be set to any value.

By adhering to the countdown timer, clients and co-workers alike might notice your promptness and ability to deal with a massive inbox flow. Be in control of your email before it controls you and get to Inbox Zero daily.

User reviews

Doesn't do or show anything, even after setting the hours and refreshing gmail.com
by Erika Földi, 2019-10-07

Great app and very efficient support from developers.
by Gustavo Carriconde, 2017-08-20

Not working. Just installed, countdown doesn't display. Waste of my time
by ISTH ISTH, 2017-08-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Countdown to Inbox Zero requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Countdown to Inbox Zero has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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