Mail Track for Gmail

Mail Track for Gmail adds open tracking and read receipts to messages sent through Gmail. Double check marks appear alongside open counts and timestamps, and instant push notifications can alert users when a tracked message is opened. Tracking relies on a small pixel: an open is recorded when the recipient’s email client loads the message images. If that client blocks images, tracking may not register until the recipient chooses to display them. The add-on works inside Gmail and is available through the Google Workspace Marketplace, with web, Android, and iOS use listed. Mail Track says it does not read email content and records only open events for messages sent with the product; the maker also says it complies with GDPR. The free plan includes unlimited tracked emails, real-time receipts, open details, notifications, and a visible tracking signature. Premium removes the signature and adds full tracking history, daily email reports, and priority support; it is listed at $2.99/mo (annual). Lifetime is listed at $99.99 once and includes Premium features without a subscription. Premium subscribers who cancel within 30 days of purchase may contact support for a full refund.

Mail Track provides Gmail open tracking across web and mobile, with a free tier and paid options that remove the visible signature or add tracking history and reports. Tracking depends on the recipient’s email client loading message images.

Mail Track may suit Gmail users, professionals, and teams who want open notifications and details to help decide when to follow up. The free tier offers tracking on desktop and mobile, with a visible signature.

Overview

Mail Track for Gmail adds open tracking to messages sent from Gmail, making it a focused option for professionals who want a prompt to follow up. Its core tracking is available for free, but the visible signature on that tier and the limits of image-based receipts matter.

Double check marks, open counts and timestamps appear alongside tracked messages in Gmail. Opens can also trigger instant push notifications, a useful signal for individual outreach when timing a follow-up is more important than managing a larger sales process.

Tracking uses a small pixel and records an open only when the recipient’s email client loads the message images. If images are blocked by default, the record may wait until the recipient displays them. An open receipt is therefore a cue, not proof that the recipient read or understood the email.

Key features

Gmail and mobile support

The add-on works inside Gmail and is available through the Google Workspace Marketplace. Mail Track says it supports sending tracked messages and receiving open notifications with Gmail on Android and iOS, extending the same follow-up workflow beyond the desktop.

Privacy and support

Mail Track says it does not read email content and records only open events for messages sent with the product. The maker also says the service complies with the European General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR). Premium includes priority support, and the security page directs questions to the help center.

Pricing

The Free plan is free, billed Free forever. It includes unlimited tracked emails, real-time read receipts, open counts and timestamps, instant push notifications, desktop and mobile access, and a visible tracking signature. That is a generous way to try the core workflow, but the signature makes the free tier a poor fit for users who want unobtrusive professional outreach.

Premium costs $2.99 a year, billed Billed yearly. It keeps unlimited tracking and adds an invisible tracker, full tracking history, daily email reports and priority support. The main reason to pay is removing the signature and retaining a fuller record; the plan’s history and reporting are more useful to people tracking follow-ups over time. Premium subscribers who cancel within 30 days of purchase are eligible for a full refund by contacting support.

Lifetime costs $99.99, paid once, billed as a one-time payment. It includes Premium features and lifetime access without a subscription. It suits someone committed to using the product long term, while Premium is the lower-commitment choice for anyone unsure how long they will need it.

Platforms

Mail Track supports Gmail on web, Android and iOS, with an extension and a Google Workspace Marketplace add-on. Its scope is deliberately narrow: it is for Gmail tracking rather than a general email-client solution.

Who it's for

Mail Track is best for professionals and small teams sending individual Gmail outreach who want a quick indication of whether to follow up. The free tier covers frequent tracking without a message quota, while Premium is the more suitable choice when a visible signature is unwelcome or tracking history and daily reports matter. It is less suitable when a recipient’s image-blocking settings make open signals too uncertain for the decision at hand.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Unlimited tracked emails and real-time alerts on the free plan make it practical for regular one-to-one follow-up without a tracking quota.
• Pros: Premium removes the visible signature and adds full history, daily reports and priority support for users who need a more polished, ongoing workflow.
• Cons: The free plan adds a tracking signature to outgoing tracked emails, which may not suit professional messages.
• Cons: Image-based tracking can miss or delay an open when the recipient’s email client blocks images.
• Cons: The product is centered on Gmail, so it is not a fit for people seeking tracking across other email clients.

Alternatives

Boomerang is worth considering if scheduling and reminders are more important than unlimited tracked email: its free Basic plan includes 10 message credits per month, Send Later and Boomerang Reminders, with a Personal plan at $4.98 a month.

Mailbutler Smart Assistant is another freemium option with a free Starter plan whose sent emails include a visible Mailbutler signature.

Mailcastr offers a free BASIC plan with email tracking, Mailcastr branding, a web dashboard, push notifications and Android and iOS apps.

Mailsuite may suit readers comparing Gmail tracking plans; its Mailtrack plan costs $6.99 a month and includes seven days of tracking history.

ReadNotify is a paid alternative with a free plan capped at 20 tracked emails per month.

Streak is an alternative for readers considering a broader Gmail workflow, with a free plan that includes 50 mail merge sends per day.

Pointofmail is an alternative for readers willing to consider a paid tracking option; its Silver plan is priced at $13.99 a year.

RevenueGrid is an alternative for readers seeking Salesforce activity capture, with its Activity Capture 360 plan priced at $30 a month.

For more options, see Sales Email Tracking Software.

Verdict

Choose Mail Track if you send Gmail outreach and want unlimited open tracking with immediate alerts, especially if you are comfortable with the free-plan signature or want Premium’s invisible tracker and history. Look elsewhere if you need receipts that remain dependable when recipients block images, or if your workflow is not centered on Gmail.