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Protect your focus.
Spend less time on your email.

This browser extension will help you check your inbox with reasonable frequency, batch process email on a regular schedule and minimise the total time you spend in your inbox.

If you're a good fit, you'll save about one hour every week.

Install on Google Chrome
Also available on Firefox and Edge.
Add to Firefox
Also available on Chrome and Edge.
Add to Edge
Also available on Chrome and Firefox.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1000+ five star reviews
on the Chrome Web Store

Protect your focus.
Spend less time on your email.

This browser extension will help you check your inbox with reasonable frequency, batch process email on a regular schedule and minimise the total time you spend in your inbox.

If you're a good fit, you'll save about one hour every week.

Install on Google Chrome
Also available on Firefox and Edge.
Add to Firefox
Also available on Chrome and Edge.
Add to Edge
Also available on Chrome and Firefox.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1000+ five star reviews
on the Chrome Web Store

Write new messages and search your archives without getting distracted.

See your inbox only when you deliberately choose to.

How it works

Inbox When Ready makes some changes to Gmail to help you cultivate a better email workflow.

How it works

Inbox When Ready makes some changes to Gmail to help you cultivate a better email workflow.

Protect your focus Hide your inbox by default

Write new messages and search your archives without getting distracted. See your inbox only when you deliberately choose to.

Resist temptationSchedule your inbox lockout

Set a lockout schedule to help establish your deep work routine. Then, batch process your inbox at the best time of day.

Find your rhythmSet a budget, and stick to it

Decide how many times you want to check your inbox and how much time you want to spend on it. Then, get feedback on how you're doing versus your intention.

Protect your focus Hide your inbox by default

Write new messages and search your archives without getting distracted. See your inbox only when you deliberately choose to.

Resist temptationSchedule your inbox lockout

Set a lockout schedule to help establish your deep work routine. Then, batch process your inbox at optimal moments.

Find your rhythmSet a budget, and stick to it

Decide how many times you want to check your inbox and how much total time you want to spend on it. Then, get feedback on how you're doing versus your intention.

What people are saying

Some of the 💖 from the Chrome Web Store...

User portrait David Peralta
Fantastic. Can't tell you how many times I just wanted to do one thing in my email and got lost in my inbox.
User portrait Niall Fennell
I am instantly less stressed! I've been waiting for this extension. Thank you!
User portrait Anna Schneiderman
This app really helps me keep my focus and choose when I'm doing email and when I'm not.
User portrait Alex Warbasse
I love that I can easily search for what I needed without getting sidetracked by reading new messages that pop up.
User portrait Tim Knittel
This has improved my productivity and focus enormously. Easy to use.
User portrait Sam McEwin
It's hard to understand what an impact this simple app can make until you start using it. I must have been far more distracted by my inbox than I realised.
User portrait Chris Rand
If you think you might need this ...you definitely will. Just the ability to see old emails without having new ones thrust at you and stressing you out is amazing.
User portrait Katie Hoyer
Incredibly helpful. Lets me communicate without being dragged off course by other peoples' agendas. As a result, I can respond more efficiently when I'm ready!
User portrait Kevin DeLand
So useful! I used to literally hold my hand up to cover my inbox...

How much time will you save?

Here's an illustration of what happens when you use Inbox When Ready:

  • It stops you getting distracted by your inbox at least twice per day. Each distraction costs you about 5 minutes.
  • By seeing your inbox just once or twice a day, you do another 15 minutes of deep work each day, and save a few minutes by batch processing your messages.
  • You feel less stressed and reactive, so you are more thoughtful and make better decisions.

This adds up to saving you at least an hour per week. You'll be more productive, and more at peace.

Protect your focus.
Spend less time on your email.

Install on Google Chrome
Also available on Firefox and Edge.
Add to Firefox
Also available on Chrome and Edge.
Add to Edge
Also available on Chrome and Firefox.

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