Favicon Badges is a free Chrome extension developed by Tilman. It falls under the category of Browsers and the subcategory of Add-ons & Tools. This extension adds a useful feature to Chrome by displaying an unread count badge on a webpage's icon.

With Favicon Badges, you can easily keep track of unread counts on webpages. The extension works on all pages whose page title contains a number in parentheses. This feature is especially handy for pinned tabs, allowing you to see at a glance if there are any unread items on a webpage without having to switch to that tab.

The recent updates to Favicon Badges have addressed some issues and improved the overall experience. Versionfixed the issue of clicking the popup button not working, as well as improved setting synchronization and the settings page. Versionupdated the extension to be compatible with the latest version of Chrome and introduced the ability to sync settings between computers. Versionfixed the problem of the badge not vanishing every time, ensuring accurate unread count display. Lastly, versionresolved the occasional issue of the badge not showing up.

In conclusion, Favicon Badges is a helpful Chrome extension that enhances your browsing experience by providing unread count badges on webpage icons. It is a convenient tool for managing your tabs and staying up-to-date with the content of webpages.