Description
Add an unread email count badge to Gmail's PWA icon on supported OS's taskbar's or dock's
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Ranking Summary
Overall Rank
Extension Rank
"Badge" Keyword
"Windows" Keyword
"Show" Keyword
"Inbox" Keyword
"Icon" Keyword
"Gmail" Keyword
"Click Counter" Keyword
Review Summary
Users generally praise the Gmail Taskbar Unread Badge extension for its clean, simple functionality that works well on Windows 11 and MacOS to provide unread message badges on the taskbar. It integrates nicely with Gmail PWAs and helps users see unread counts even when text is hidden. Some users experienced issues on Mac or crashes when restricting site access. Restarting the browser sometimes is needed to activate the badge. Overall, it's a highly appreciated niche tool for Gmail notification visibility.
Pros
- Works well on Windows 11 and MacOS (including Monterey 12.3)
- Provides Gmail badge notifications on the taskbar effectively
- Simple, clean, and does exactly what it says
- Compatible with PWAs like Gmail app created via Microsoft Edge or pinned Apps
- Improves visibility of unread Gmail messages without showing text
Cons
- Does not work well on Mac according to at least one user
- May require restarting browser windows (Edge or Chrome) to activate the badge
- Causes Chrome to crash when access to all sites is disabled for some users
Additional Information
0.3.0
January 5, 2023
0.01 MB
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Developer Information
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