August 23, 2024
Supercharge Gmail with these 6 powerful Chrome extensions
Turn emails into tasks, automate messages with templates, unsubscribe in a snap, and more with these six must-have Chrome extensions for Gmail.
BY Doug Aamoth
Gmail is a powerful email platform, but with the right Chrome extensions, you can pour some productivity-based gasoline on the fire, as it were.
Whether you’re looking to organize your inbox, track emails, or manage tasks, these extensions can significantly enhance your email management and productivity.
Sortd for Gmail
The Sortd extension transforms Gmail into a customer service powerhouse. It allows you to organize your emails into lists, prioritize tasks, and tackle requests as a team.
With Sortd, you can easily manage your company to-do list and stay on top of your emails without leaving your inbox.
Features include drag-and-drop organization, customizable lists and boards, and task management and reminders.
Sortd’s starter plan is free, with paid options beginning at $10 per user per month.
Gmail Snippets
The free Gmail Snippets extension lets you create and use email templates, saving you time on repetitive emails. You can insert prewritten snippets with just a few clicks, ensuring consistency and efficiency in your email communication.
Build up an arsenal of easy-to-create email templates and customize templates for different scenarios. While you’re writing a message, a quick keystroke is all it takes to drop snippets into place.
Todoist for Gmail
The Todoist for Gmail extension helps you stay organized and ensures that important emails don’t get lost.
By integrating Gmail with your to-do list, it allows you to convert emails into tasks with a single click. You can set due dates, prioritize tasks, and keep track of your to-dos directly from your inbox.
Todoist offers a free plan, with paid plans starting at $4 per month.
InboxPurge
The very handy InboxPurge extension helps you declutter your inbox by allowing you to mass unsubscribe from unwanted emails and delete them in bulk.
It’s a handy way to keep your inbox clean and organized, especially if you’re overwhelmed by subscription emails.
With a quick click, the tool scans and lists all your email subscriptions. Click the checkboxes next to the ones you want to part ways with and . . . well, that’s about it.
You can unsubscribe from 20 lists each month for free, with paid plans starting at $5.
Gmelius for Gmail
The Gmelius extension turns your Gmail into a collaborative workspace, offering features like email tracking, shared inboxes, and task management.
You can also create email templates and automate follow-ups, making it a nifty tool for teams. It integrates with Slack and Trello as well.
There’s a seven-day free trial, with paid plans starting at $10 per user, per month.
Unlimited Email Tracker
The Unlimited Email Tracker extension provides real-time notifications when your emails are opened and links are clicked. It also offers detailed analytics, helping you understand how recipients interact with your emails.
This extension is great for sales professionals and anyone who needs to follow up on important emails.
Emails can be tracked for free, with paid plans starting at $30 per month and including a whole bunch of automation, integrations, and other features.
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