Unread Count chrome extension

Version: 1.1.7
Unread Count
Shows an unread count over the favicon for sites that support it.
3.56 Based on 32 user rates

What is Unread Count?

Unread Count is a notification extension for chrome. it's a free extension , it has 196 active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 3.56 from 32 rated user, last update is 3850 days ago.


What’s new in version 1.1.7?

                Extracts the number of unread items from a page title and displays it over the favicon.

EG: "Facebook (2)", "(2) Twitter / Home", "Inbox (12) - [email protected]" will all have that count put over the page's icon.

PLEASE NOTE: This extension will only work if the website shows unread items in brackets in the page title.

Inspired by the "Unread message icon" lab in Google Mail.

Recent Updates
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- 1.1.7
• Changed the priority of the Unread Count icon so it can't be overridden by the page's original icon.

- 1.1.6
• Fixed a bunch of deprecated method use preventing Unread Count working.

- 1.1.5
• Fixed being broken with some sites being broken in Chrome 22.

- 1.1.4
• Updated manifest file to version two.
• Reworked the options and background pages to use separate JavaScript files.
• Changed the default site "google.com" to "google." to cover all Google TLDs.

- 1.1.3
• Fixed issue where previous fix broke text entry. I'm not quite sure when this happened, but I apologise if it caused you problems. It's fixed now.

- 1.1.2
• Fixed issue with checkbox settings not being saved on the options page.

- 1.1.1
• Fixed issue with installing the extension on newer versions of Chrome.

- 1.1.0
• Fixed issue with font names containing spaces not working.

- 1.0.9
• Updated font options to use fonts only available on the system

- 1.0.8
• Updated font options to include a list of commonly available fonts
• Made the font weight option a drop down box too
• Added a simple "enabled sites" filter

- 1.0.7
• Added option to monitor non-pinned tabs
• Altered description to reflect the above

- 1.0.6
• Added options page
• Added basic customisation options (colours, font, etc.)
• Added (optional) desktop notifications

Known Issues
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• Tab favicon can get stuck under certain circumstances. To fix: press CTRL+F5 to do a complete page refresh (bypass cache).            

How to install Unread Count?

You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.


Preview of Unread Count


Technical Features:

  • Latest Version: 1.1.7
  • Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
  • License: Free
  • Latest update: Sunday, June 8th, 2014
  • Author: Alan Edwardes

Unread Count Available languages:

English (UK).


FAQ


Reviews of unread count:


Esteban Yanson December 13th, 2017
Esteban Yanson

no me anda


Boris Pardon September 22nd, 2015
Boris Pardon

Not working on Chrome 45 :-(


Chris Frolik January 7th, 2015
Chris Frolik

Doesn't work. Mac OS, Chrome Version 39.0.2171.95 (64-bit)

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