Simplehuman, keyboard shortcuts and command bar for Gmail

Keyboard shortcuts and command bar for Gmail

Simplehuman: Gmail Shortcuts & Command Bar

Simplehuman, keyboard shortcuts and command bar for Gmail is a Chrome extension that adds intuitive keyboard shortcuts and a command center to streamline your email experience in Gmail. It offers a cost-effective alternative to Superhuman, enabling quick navigation, quick actions for emails, and nudges to adopt shortcuts gradually. Enhance your productivity and master your email management effortlessly.
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Extension stats

Users: 472
-10
Rating: 4.81
(21)
Version: 33.10.1 (Last updated: 2025-01-16)
Creation date: 2021-09-13
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • identity
  • identity.email
  • background
Host permissions:
  • *://mail.google.com/*
  • *://accounts.google.com/*
  • *://apis.google.com/*
Size: 1.05M

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Extension summary

Simplehuman adds keyboard shortcuts and command bar to your Gmail to make you faster at email.

Use simpler keyboard shortcuts to navigate through email, archive, delete, snooze, switch between email in almost flow-state speeds. It brings the Superhuman experience right inside Gmail, without costing you $30/month.

Reach inbox zero or inbox read. Whatever your style, Simplehuman simply works.

Features:

  1. Command Bar for emails - Cmd+K or Ctrl+K All your email actions - mark read/unread, report spam, archive, add label, compose etc available in an easy to use command bar. You wouldn't need to use your mouse again (mostly). This command bar means you don't have to memorise all the keyboard shortcuts and quickly search for email actions instead.

  2. Natural Language Snooze / Reminders Gmail's snooze UI is super clunky. You can snooze emails and set yourself reminders by typing "2 days" or "in 3 mins" or in "7 months". You don't have to think about the date & time, just when you want the email to be shown to you again.

  3. Nudges to learn keyboard shortcuts Whenever you use your mouse, Simplehuman gently prompts you with the keyboard shortcut that you could have use instead. Migrate to using shortcuts at your own pace.

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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
  • Massively improves Gmail efficiency and productivity
  • Saves users money compared to alternatives like Superhuman
  • Great keyboard shortcuts that enhance the user experience
  • Responsive developer and good support
  • Constant updates and improvements based on user feedback
Cons
  • Extension no longer active and experiencing compatibility issues with Chrome
  • No mobile app available
Most mentioned
  • Saves $30 a month
  • Great for productivity
  • User-friendly keyboard shortcuts
  • Responsive and engaged developer
  • Improves Gmail experience
User reviews
Incredibly useful, especially for those migrating from Superhuman. Highly recommend.
by Jed McCabe Bickford, 2025-01-04

Simplehuman gets me everything that was valuable about Superhuman without the cost or opacity. Everything Simplehuman does is built on top of the native Gmail functionality so my inbox is usable even if something goes wrong or I'm stuck on mobile. I recently had a small but weird issue and Phalgun was quick to respond and work though it with me. He also was quite open to feedback and adjusting features to make them even more useful.
by Andrew Kirpalani, 2025-01-02

The app is no longer active and is experiencing compatibility issues with the latest version of Chrome. There has been no response from the developer, and app removed from the Chrome Web Store. :/
by Rene Sierra, 2024-11-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Simplehuman, keyboard shortcuts and command bar for Gmail requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Simplehuman, keyboard shortcuts and command bar for Gmail has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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