Not a very complicated process to say the least. To remove one, hover the menu button and then select “Uninstall.” Google Workspace Marketplace “Manage Apps” section You can manage all your Google Workspace add-ons, hence your Gmail add-on, from the “Manage Apps” section of the Google Workspace Marketplace. Simple right? With just a few clicks and one login, you were able to add extra functionality to your inbox. Gmail add-on Installation confirmation promptįinally, click the “Allow” button.
Click the install button to add Add-on to Gmailįrom here, all you need to do is click install. Then confirm it, and verify your Google account credentials. It will take you to that particular app’s page.
To add a Gmail add-on, go to the Google Workspace Marketplace and click the one you want to install. Remember: add-ons can be found in the Google Workspace Marketplace. The difference between an extension and an add-on is that the add-on is installed into your Google Workspace app, not the browser. Gmail add-ons are similar to extensions in that they are created to extend the functionality of Gmail. If someone is unwilling to claim ownership of an extension, they might be worried about future repercussions. Look for extensions posted by legitimate companies or developers with a public presence. Look for established extensions with positive real, human feedback. Typically you don’t want to be the first one to try a new extension. After a backdoor scandal in 2018, Google decided to up its game and put stricter demands on its extension developers.įor example, extensions can no longer demand access to unrelated personal data. That doesn’t mean that all extensions are unsafe, but it means that you should use some discretion when installing one. Since they are third-party applications, any risks that might be present are on you. Since Google doesn’t publish all Chrome extensions, they don’t claim responsibility or ownership of any security issues. Google Chrome extension optionsįrom here, all you have to do is click “Remove”, and you can remove any extensions you no longer need. Type in “chrome://extensions/” in the URL bar and press enter or open the menu, hover “More tools” and select “Extensions”.
You manage all your Gmail related Chrome Extensions in the same interface you administer all extensions: in the extensions dashboard. You should be able to see it show up in the top right of your toolbar. You’ve now successfully added a Gmail focused extension to your Chrome browser. Add to Chrome buttonĪnd then confirm it by clicking the “Add extension” button when prompted. How Do I Add a Gmail Extension?Īdding a Gmail extension is as simple as finding the extension you want in the web store and clicking the “Add to Chrome” button. Others are only available through the website of the company that creates the app. You can find many of the available extensions in the Chrome web store as you just saw. What Is A Gmail Extension?Ī Gmail extension is a Google Chrome extension that directly impacts the layout/function of your Gmail dashboard/account. Here you’ll find, among others, Gmail extensions. From ad blockers, to-do lists, to Gmail-related tools and apps. The Chrome Web Store, on the other hand, offers extensions that extend the functionality of your Google Chrome web browser. They integrate with the server-side app for example Docs (which you can even import to WordPress), Sheets or Gmail. The Google Workspace Marketplace offers add-ons that directly integrate with Google Workspace apps on the backend. There are two places through which you can extend the functionality of Gmail: the Google Workspace Marketplace and the Chrome Web Store. Google Workspace Marketplace vs Chrome Web Storeīefore diving into the actual list, let’s explain the terminology first.