A majority of internet users have a Gmail account and chances are you have one too. However, you shouldn’t limit yourself to default settings and customization available in Gmail itself. Once you start using these Gmail Plug-ins, you will find a new meaning of productivity.

FULL CONTACT

FullContact is a tool that shows all information you need about people who email you. It is actually an extension for Chrome so be assured it will work with Gmail. You get to know about their social media profiles too.

MIXMAX

This nifty tool enables you to create one-click templates and set meetings. It is another Chrome extension that is versatile and easy to use. The option to schedule meetings by letting users pick a time within the email is handy.

UNSUBSCRIBER

How many times have you clenched your teeth when unsolicited spam emails make way in your Gmail Primary inbox despite using spam filter apps?  Well, put an end to such woeful things by using Unsubscriber. Unsubscriber for Gmail is a useful iPhone app. It lets you unsubscribe from unwanted newsletters and mailing lists. Swiping and tapping is all you need to do.

MAILTRACK.IO

You may have often wondered when your sent emails are being received and read by the recipients, both for personal and professional purposes. MailTrack.io is one nifty Chrome extension which lets you know when your email is being read by the recipient. The functionality works even when you send email to a group of recipients. The icing on the cake is a feature that pops up a notification on your desktop when the recipient opens the email.

SNAPMAIL

Snapmail sends emails that are self-destructive. This awesome Chrome extension adds one button close to Gmail’s “Send” button. You can use it to send messages that will get erased after a time. The recipient gets a link and once he or she clicks it, the notification of self-destruction appears. The person has 60 seconds to read the mail and then it vanishes.

Life just got a lot simpler – and a lot more interesting – with these legit gmail hacks.

Breathe a sigh of relief now, girls.