Does what it says. Supports up to two accounts at the same time. No fancy features.

Latest Version

Version
0.3.1
Update
February 17, 2015
Size
114KiB
Developer
rafael.pt
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.55263 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Https://mail.google.com/
Http://mail.google.com/
Https://inbox.google.com/
Http://inbox.google.com/
Tabs
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Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account) Extension

A simple extension that checks your Gmail inbox and displays the unread count with a nice icon/badge. Also, sound notifications available. Probably one of the few that let you choose the feed you want. 'Primary' or 'All e-mail' are the ones available! Supports the new Inbox from Google and you have up to two accounts at the same time being checked password-less, which is great!

Changelog:
[0.3.x]
- MULTI ACCOUNT SUPPORT! Hell yeah, finally.

[0.2.7]
- New icons
- Retina support

[0.2.6]
- Hotfix for the new feature. Added proper default values.
- Added new permissions for inbox.google.com

[0.2.5]
- New feature: added support for the new Google Inbox. Choose your default app in the options page! Gmail users, don't worry, it's the default app.

[0.2.4]
- New feature: choose your feed. 'Primary' category and 'All e-mails' available!

[0.2.3]
- Minor improvements
- Enhancement: always check the primary account inbox

[0.2.2]
- New feature: icon click behaviour now can be changed to open the primary account tab or the first gmail.com found in the list.

[0.2.1]
- Core methods refactored
- Fixed bug related with the check cycle

[0.2.0]
- New feature: sound notifications for everyone. Take your eyes off the screen.

[0.1.2]
- Added \"Options\" page with alternative icons and check-cycles

[0.0.2]
- First release

About:
Yes, it's open source. You can contribute to the development here: https://github.com/rafaqueque/gmail-checker-lite
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account)", "description": "Does what it says. Supports up to two accounts at the same time. No fancy features.", "version": "0.3.1", "background": { "page": "background.html" }, "options_page": "options.html", "permissions": [ "https://mail.google.com/", "http://mail.google.com/", "https://inbox.google.com/", "http://inbox.google.com/", "tabs" ], "icons": { "128": "img/icon_dark_retina.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "Gmail Checker Lite", "default_icon": { "19": "img/icon_dark.png", "38": "img/icon_dark_retina.png" } }}
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How to download and manually install Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account) extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account) extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account) extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account) extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account) extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account) extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account) extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account) extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account) extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account) extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account) extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account) extension file

Select and download the Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account) extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account) extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account) extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account) extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Gmail Checker Lite (multi-account) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Andrey (ID: 000000c802fc4d6e) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/04/2020 Okay, but sound notifications don't change

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南小北 (ID: 00000082f942a7cd) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/03/2019 It would be nice if the gmail icon can be modified or change opacity.

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Alexander Vishnevsky (ID: 000000c48852f2b2) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/04/2018 Please, make update interval 30sec. 5 minutes it's too much

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Dmytro Vizir (ID: 000000bb21b12429) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/03/2018 Чудове розширення. Саме те, що шукав - без купи непотрібних налаштувань і мінімальне споживання системних ресурсів.

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TR4 (ID: 000000e42eac5850) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/03/2018 Minimal and efficient. Does everything it needs to do, great job!