Best Extensions for Gmail
These are some of the best extensions for Gmail that we could find. Google calls extensions to Gmail add-ons, and they have a specific page in the Google Workspace Marketplace. We can’t list all of the ones we love, but here are a few of the ones we thought were important to mention.
Extensions and Third-Party Add-Ons
Next, we have separated out the free vs. paid add-ons below. While technically the paid apps we’ve listed are free to install, they require subscriptions if you want all of the features.
Free Add-Ons
Send GIFs to friends, have a virtual lunch with a former roomie, message your work squad, or create to-do lists easily with these add-ons.
Paid Add-Ons
Add styles and assets from Docs and Slides to Creative Cloud Libraries, sign documents directly from your inbox, and send gorgeous marketing emails through these apps below:
How to Install a Gmail Add-On
Here are the steps for how to install an add-on to Gmail:
- Navigate to the Google Workspace Marketplace
- Search for and click the one that you want to install
- Click the blue Install button
- In the two following popups, click the “Continue” and “Allow” buttons to proceed with the installation
How to Remove a Gmail Add-On
Removing add-ons in Gmail is almost as easy as installing them.
- Navigate to the Manage Apps section of the Google Workspace Marketplace (click on the Gear, then “Manage Apps” in the top right-hand side)
- Click on the three dots of the app you want to remove, and click Remove App
The Best No-Install Features
You don’t have to download anything to add these powerful features to your mailbox.
- Easily upload photos, insert documents, and attach files directly from Google Drive
- Mute email conversations if you want to “leave” a conversation
- Snooze messages until you want to see them again
In Conclusion
Finally, that’s the end of our analysis! Do you use any add-ons or extensions for Gmail that we didn’t list here? Let us know in the comments below!
Resources & Further Reading
Duò, M. (2020, October 16). 22 Gmail Add-Ons and Extensions to Enhance Your Email Productivity. Retrieved January 15, 2021, from https://kinsta.com/blog/gmail-add-ons/
Pot, J. (2019, January 18). The 10 Best Gmail Add-ons and Extensions. Retrieved January 15, 2021, from https://zapier.com/blog/best-gmail-add-ons/
Raphael, J. (2020, June 19). These 10 super-useful Gmail add-ons will change how you work. Retrieved January 15, 2021, from https://www.fastcompany.com/90517232/these-10-super-useful-gmail-add-ons-will-change-how-you-work