Unicorny Gmail. Gmail Simplified with minimalist, clean UX, inspired by Google Inbox. Plus a touch of Unicorny. :)

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0.2.1
Update
November 6, 2019
Size
69.38KiB
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Users
117
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Unicorny Gmail Extension

Unicorny Gmail. Gmail Simplified with minimalist, clean UX, inspired by Google Inbox. Plus a touch of Unicorny. :) See my blog post from March 2019, detailing my frustration with Gmail and the demise of Google Inbox.

The original CSS was applied with Chrome Extension UserCSS, though I then packaged just the CSS relevant to Gmail as a standalone Chrome Extension.

See my original blog post on this project here!
https://medium.com/@airshipcms/gmail-ux-sucks-so-i-fixed-it-for-my-own-sanity-b6f33898ebe3

Updated Nov 6, 2019. Google updated the interface and Ads are showing again. This update hides ads again.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Unicorny Gmail", "version": "0.2.1", "description": "Unicorny Gmail. Gmail Simplified with minimalist, clean UX, inspired by Google Inbox. Plus a touch of Unicorny. :)", "icons": { "16": "unicorny-gmail-16.png", "48": "unicorny-gmail-48.png", "128": "unicorny-gmail-128.png" }, "content_scripts": [{ "css": ["styles.css"], "matches": ["https://mail.google.com/*"] }]}
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How to download and manually install Unicorny Gmail extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Unicorny Gmail 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 Unicorny Gmail extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Unicorny Gmail extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Unicorny Gmail extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Unicorny Gmail 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 Unicorny Gmail Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Unicorny Gmail extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Unicorny Gmail extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Unicorny Gmail 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 Unicorny Gmail 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 Unicorny Gmail extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Unicorny Gmail 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 Unicorny Gmail extension file

Select and download the Unicorny Gmail 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 Unicorny Gmail 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 Unicorny Gmail 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 Unicorny Gmail 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 Unicorny Gmail extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Marina Albacar (ID: 000000fc6ccc22c7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/12/2020 This is awesome, thank you so much Kelli!

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Lucas Duete (ID: 00000046e68df216) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/18/2020 This is awesome. This extension grows up my productivity on Gmail.

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Noriko Shoji (ID: 000000e1d162aff4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/07/2020 Thank you!!!

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Lahiru Himesh Madusanka (ID: 000000e316eb4276) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/05/2020 This is really awesome. I loved Inbox but hate gmail interface and this brings joy into my life.

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Daniel Colon (ID: 0000003c2b4a38b3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/16/2019 Hell yeah. I've been in agony since Inbox's demise, trying hopelessly to use Gmail's horrendous interface. You hit the nail on the head: Inbox was designed for USERS, Gmail is designed for Google's business interests. Thanks for creating this alternative.