Gmail Unread Count Badge is a Chrome extension developed by developit. It falls under the category of Browsers and is classified as an Add-ons & Tools subcategory. This extension allows users to display their Gmail unread count as a badge on the Gmail icon.

The setup process for Gmail Unread Count Badge is simple. Users need to install the extension and add Gmail as an app by going to the Menu, selecting More Tools, and then clicking on Create Shortcut. It is important to ensure that Gmail is set to open as a window. Detailed instructions can be found in the provided guide.

Unlike other similar extensions, Gmail Unread Count Badge does not consume CPU or bandwidth. Instead of polling the Gmail inbox RSS feed, this optimized fork injects a small script into Gmail. By detecting updates to Gmail's window title, the extension retrieves the unread count and displays it as a badge on the Gmail icon. This approach ensures speed, reliability, and efficiency.