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MailTracker Chrome extension

MailTracker notifies you when a Gmail email you sent has been opened, including repeat views, with real-time open and click tracking. It's best for people who want free, unlimited Gmail read receipts without added signatures or branding. The catch: it focuses on Gmail and Google Workspace rather than other webmail providers.

  • PriceFreemium
  • CategoryCommunication
  • Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)

Last checked against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

Pros

  • free forever with no signup limits mentioned
  • real-time open and click tracking notifications
  • no added signatures or branding on outgoing emails
  • notifies on repeat opens, not just the first view

Cons

  • focused on Gmail and Google Workspace rather than other providers
  • read receipts depend on the recipient's email client loading images
  • extension needs access to your Gmail interface and messages to add tracking

Best for

  • getting notified when a sent Gmail email is opened
  • tracking repeat opens of the same email
  • free, unlimited email open and click tracking
  • Google Workspace users wanting read receipts

Skip it if

  • users on non-Gmail webmail providers looking for the same tracking
  • anyone who wants tracking with no reliance on the recipient loading images

Key features

  • real-time email open tracking notifications
  • click tracking for links inside sent emails
  • repeat-open notifications for the same email
  • no signature or branding added to your emails
  • works with Gmail and Google Workspace

What MailTracker does

MailTracker notifies you in real time when someone opens an email you sent from Gmail, including if they open it more than once. It also tracks clicks on links inside your emails, and it doesn't add a visible signature or branding to your outgoing messages, keeping the sender's email looking normal to recipients.

MailTracker free vs paid

MailTracker markets itself as free forever with unlimited email open and click tracking. The listing doesn't describe additional paid tiers for these core tracking features, positioning it as a no-cost option for Gmail read receipts.

Is MailTracker safe?

MailTracker needs access to your Gmail interface and messages to insert tracking and deliver open notifications, which is necessary for its core function. Review the permissions Chrome shows during installation, since any email tracker interacts directly with your inbox.

MailTracker: FAQs

Is MailTracker free?

Yes, the listing markets MailTracker as free forever with unlimited email tracking.

Is MailTracker safe to use?

It needs access to your Gmail messages to add tracking and deliver notifications, which is standard for this type of extension.

How do I use MailTracker?

Install it, sign in with your Gmail account, then send emails as usual and check notifications to see when they're opened.

Does MailTracker notify me of repeat opens?

Yes, it notifies you when an email is opened multiple times, not just the first view.

Does MailTracker add a signature to my emails?

No, the listing states it doesn't add signatures or branding to your outgoing emails.

What are MailTracker alternatives?

Other Gmail read-receipt extensions offer similar open and click tracking with different feature sets.

Does MailTracker track link clicks?

Yes, it includes real-time click tracking for links inside emails you send.

Does MailTracker work with Google Workspace?

Yes, the listing states it supports Gmail and Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) accounts.

Why isn't MailTracker showing an open notification?

Open tracking depends on the recipient's email client loading images; if images are blocked, the open may not register.

Does MailTracker cost anything for unlimited tracking?

No, the listing states unlimited open and click tracking is free with no signup limits mentioned.