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Notifier for Gmail Chrome extension

Notifier for Gmail watches one or more Gmail accounts and labels, then pops a desktop notification when new mail arrives. It's best for people juggling multiple Gmail accounts who don't want a Gmail tab open all day. The catch: it only handles notifications, not composing or reading mail inside the extension itself.

  • PriceFree
  • CategoryProductivity
  • Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)
  • ✓No account needed

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

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Pros

  • supports multiple Gmail accounts in one extension
  • can notify on specific labels, not just the main inbox
  • desktop notifications work without keeping Gmail open
  • lightweight, single-purpose tool

Cons

  • doesn't let you read or write email from the extension itself
  • needs access to your Gmail data to check for new mail, which some users may be cautious about

Best for

  • people managing multiple Gmail accounts at once
  • users who want desktop alerts for specific labels, not just the inbox
  • reducing the need to keep a Gmail tab open
  • quickly seeing new mail counts from the toolbar

Skip it if

  • users who want to read or reply to email from within the extension
  • people who only use one Gmail account and don't need label-level alerts

Key features

  • desktop notifications for new Gmail messages
  • supports monitoring multiple Gmail accounts
  • can track specific labels, not just the inbox
  • toolbar icon shows unread mail at a glance

What Notifier for Gmail does

Notifier for Gmail checks your Gmail account (or several accounts) for new mail and shows a desktop notification when it arrives. It can also watch specific labels, not just the main inbox, so you can get alerted on the folders that matter most without leaving Gmail open in a tab.

Notifier for Gmail free vs paid

The extension installs for free from the Chrome Web Store. Its listing describes core notification functionality without mentioning a separate paid tier, so check the current store page for the latest details before assuming otherwise.

Is Notifier for Gmail safe?

Because it needs to check your inbox for new messages, it requires permission to access your Gmail account data. That access is necessary for the notification feature to work, so review the permissions Chrome shows during install and only grant access to accounts you're comfortable monitoring this way.

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Notifier for Gmail: FAQs

Is Notifier for Gmail free?

Yes, it installs for free from the Chrome Web Store.

Is Notifier for Gmail safe to use?

It needs access to your Gmail account to check for new mail, which is required for notifications to work. Review the permissions before installing.

How do I use the Notifier for Gmail extension?

Install it, sign in to the Gmail account you want monitored, and it will show desktop notifications for new mail.

Can Notifier for Gmail monitor multiple accounts?

Yes, it supports adding more than one Gmail account so you get notifications across all of them.

Can I get notified for specific labels?

Yes, you can set it to watch specific labels instead of just the main inbox.

Does Notifier for Gmail let me read email?

No, it only sends notifications; clicking one opens the message in Gmail itself.

What are alternatives to Notifier for Gmail?

Checker Plus for Gmail and Gmail's own built-in desktop notifications are common alternatives.

Why am I not getting notifications?

Check that desktop notifications are allowed for Chrome in your system settings and that the extension still has account access.

Do I need to keep Gmail open in a tab?

No, the extension checks for mail in the background so you don't need a Gmail tab open.

Does Notifier for Gmail show my unread count without sending a notification?

Its toolbar icon shows an unread count, so you can glance at it to gauge inbox activity without waiting for a desktop notification to pop up. This works across the accounts and labels the extension is set to monitor.