# Pinned GMail

> Go to the pinned GMail tab. If it doesn't exist, it's created. It also alerts you the unread emails.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `pinned-gmail`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alejandro Brizuela
- **Category:** social-communication,alerts-updates,other
- **Daily users:** 5,498
- **Weekly downloads:** 132
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (45 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-06-30
- **First published:** 2012-05-23
- **Size:** 27 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/pinned-gmail/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/abrizuela/pinned\_gmail/issues](https://github.com/abrizuela/pinned_gmail/issues)

## Description

## Pinned GMail Chrome Extension

Pinned GMail enhances your browsing by allowing quick access to your pinned GMail tab. If this tab doesn't exist, the extension automatically creates it for you, ensuring your inbox is always just one click away. Additionally, it alerts you to any unread emails, keeping you up to date without needing to manually check your mailbox.

The extension includes a configurable keyboard shortcut (default: Alt + Shift + M) for even faster navigation. Clicking the button or using the shortcut toggles between opening or activating the pinned GMail tab and returning to your previous tab, streamlining your workflow. Originally known as "GMail Panel," this new version adapts to the WebExtensions framework to maintain essential functionality like persistent pinned tabs and efficient email notifications.

## Rankings

- #1,106 — Overall
- #22 — Alerts & Updates
- #118 — Social & Communication
- #162 — Other extensions
- #3 — gmail
- #9 — hotmail

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `notifications`
- `storage`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate 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

User reviews largely praise Pinned Gmail as a handy, easy-to-use tool that integrates Gmail into the browser and helps with daily tasks. Many say it works well and improves productivity. However, several recurring issues dilute the experience: high CPU usage; notifications problems (no notifications, stuck email count, and post-update popups even when notifications are off); and a tendency to require frequent sign-ins. Despite these cons, the addon remains popular for Gmail work, with users requesting improvements like tab options and broader site support.

### Pros

- Handy and easy to use
- Useful for Gmail and browser integration
- Improves productivity / helps with daily tasks
- Works well / generally reliable and simple

### Cons

- High CPU usage
- No notifications and email counter stays at 0
- Constantly have to log in / frequent sign-in required
- Update/regression causing unwanted popups/notifications when notifications are turned off

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