Simplify Gmail version history - 25 versions
Simplify Gmail by Michael Leggett
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Latest version
Version 3.4.4
Released Jun 19, 2026 - 9.7 MBWorks with firefox 109.0a1 and laterIMPROVEMENTS:
- If the nav is minimized and you start dragging a message, peek the nav so you can drop it on a label
- Use the new Gmail favicon when you turn off custom favicons
- Round the borders on nav labels when the nav is minimized
FIXES:
- Fix drag-message observer to not hide nav when dragging a message
- Don't open the message if you cancel dragging a message by dropping it on itselfSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Older versions
Version 3.4.3
Released Jun 17, 2026 - 9.68 MBWorks with firefox 109.0a1 and laterFIXES
- Change item border in list which was causing hover actions to not go away once you stopped hovering over an item
- Fix cmd+p for print the conversation
- Fix modifications to Gmail Filters list in Gmail settings
- Don't apply border to PNG images in the email signature
- Replace YouTube embed links with simpl.fyi/play links
- Fix placement of compose actions (Gmail is rolling out a change)
- Fix issue with copying link to conversation
IMPROVEMENTS
- Redact the search text when redact content is enabled
- Rename the "show/hide compose actions" pref to "Always show"
- Reduce the margin above the list sooner when the nav and/or addOns are open
- Make clearer in Simplify Prefs that Reverse message order disables Group by DateSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.4.2
Released Mar 13, 2026 - 9.68 MBWorks with firefox 109.0a1 and laterMinor bug fixesSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.4.1
Released Feb 25, 2026 - 9.68 MBWorks with firefox 109.0a1 and laterAll the big updates from v3.4.0, with a fixed error in the manifest fileSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.4.0
Released Feb 25, 2026 - 9.68 MBWorks with firefox 109.0a1 and laterNew features:
- New option to auto-complete emoji with ::
- New option to put attachments above message body
- New option to hide non-attachments (links that Gmail shows as attachments like Google Drive and YouTube)
And many more new features, improvements, and fixes (too many to list). Full list at:
https://changelog.simpl.fyiSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.3.17
Released Dec 17, 2025 - 9.65 MBWorks with firefox 109.0a1 and laterNEW FEATURE:
- Automatically widen the conversation to avoid horizontal scrolling on HTML emails that are wider than the desired message max-width. For now, this is on for everyone with no way to disable it – I’m hoping this doesn’t need to be a preference.
IMPROVEMENTS
- Prevent the new chat side bar message bubbles from being full-screen (a side effect of Simplify making chat quick search full-screen)
- Switch themes via quick settings instead of the full themes modal (should be faster and may be more reliable)Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.3.16
Released Dec 11, 2025 - 9.65 MBWorks with firefox 109.0a1 and laterNEW FEATURES
- New option to hide "Share in chat" button and minimize that and the reaction button instead of fully hiding it
IMPROVEMENTS
- Check if closed bundle location needs to be updated when refreshing the list due to removing the first thread(s) in the bundle earlier
- Improvements to always showing the from/to fields (max height and hide the cc/bcc option if main toggle for from/to fields is off)
- Rename Flows as Workspace Studio and use double quotes in all Simplify prefs
FIXES
- Fix recent regression around creating and editing autoCopy (cc/bcc) rulesSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.3.15
Released Nov 29, 2025 - 9.65 MBWorks with firefox 109.0a1 and laterNEW FEATURES
- New option to always show the from/to/cc/bcc fields in compose
- New option to hide Google Promos (to upgrade Gemini, Storage, and other things)
- New option to hide Gemini's grammar and polish suggestions
- New option to hide Gemini Flows button
IMPROVEMENTS
- Hide Gemini suggested replies too with the existing option to hide replies
- Make room for pinned add-ons tray (set to always be shown) when the view width (list or message) is set to be full screen
- Make the Gmail density check more robust (it is failing for some customers – I think Gmail is rolling out a change that breaks this)
- Clean up the language around gemini related preferences
FIXES
- Fix overlapping buttons in the App Menu due to Gemini Flows
- Fix for another Gmail change that broke the “Copy a private link to message” feature
- Fix bug with the Reply-To-Intro shortcut when there is a comma in any of the names
- Fix minor conflict with MailTrackSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.3.14
Released Nov 17, 2025 - 9.64 MBWorks with firefox 109.0a1 and laterDirectly use browser.* for Firefox add-on APIsSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.3.13
Released Nov 13, 2025 - 9.64 MBWorks with firefox 109.0a1 and laterFIXES
- Fix saving and migrating bookmarks from old prefs storage (yikes!)
- Fix default searches to include Attachments
- Change "Options" link for when inbox is hidden to go to the Hide Inbox prefs
- New case of Gemini event conversation card (don’t hide it)Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.3.12
Released Nov 10, 2025 - 9.64 MBWorks with firefox 109.0a1 and laterFix issue with migrating old preferencesSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.3.11
Released Nov 10, 2025 - 9.65 MBWorks with firefox 109.0a1 and laterIMPROVEMENTS:
- Move to MV3 for Firefox and using declarativeNetRequest
FIXES (bugs due to recent Gmail changes)
- Fix adding tracker badge in conversation view
- Fix star icon in “Add Label” menu inside compose
- Fix detecting new avatars
- Fall back for getting private message URLSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.3.10
Released Nov 7, 2025 - 9.65 MBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterFix issue with setting css properties (unique to Firefox)Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.3.9
Released Nov 7, 2025 - 9.65 MBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterFixes custom fonts for FirefoxSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.3.8
Released Nov 7, 2025 - 9.65 MBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterNEW FEATURES
- Full launch of v3.3.* to all users.
- Includes new preferences backend, auto-copy functionality, permissions page, and more
- New option: use any local font for interface font
- New option: hide the "Happening soon" banner (on by default)
IMPROVEMENTS
- Re-built auto-copy to be more performant and only make changes when necessary
- Keep the new reply bar inline at the bottom of the page (don’t let it be sticky to the bottom of the window)
FIXES
- URGENT: Prevent infinite loop on checkCurrentReadState (was crashing Gmail)
- URGENT: support Gmail’s new classnames on message actions (broke things like keyboard shortcut for blocking, introduction, and more)
- Address a few issues with how old preferences are migrated (nothing was lost, but not everything was migrated)
- Fix some issues with how autoCopy rules were saved to the new preferences backend
- Fix new reply bar background color in dark theme
- Give "Happening soon" box a background in the inbox
- Don't mess with the emoji selector menu items
- Make sure the system report url isn't too long for Chrome
- Support new reply bar in dark mode
- Double check the position of formatting buttons in case another extension is slow to add other buttons (also fix the position for Gmelius)Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.2.14
Released Oct 2, 2025 - 9.64 MBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterIMPROVEMENTS
- Support Gmail’s new text formatting bar style
- Block new email new tracker from Salesforce
- Basic compatibility with Merlin AI extension
- Make inbox zero work on the legacy Android theme
- Handle edge case where bundle state is not updated when the last message becomes read in the reading pane view
FIXES
- Improve fix the action bar width so pagination button doesn't overlap the profile pic
- Fix bug with master toggle for Content Width preference not working when disabled on initial Gmail load
- Fixed issue with registering address on domain planSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.2.12
Released Aug 13, 2025 - 9.64 MBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterNEW FEATURES
- New option to show full dates on threads in list view [open preference]
IMPROVEMENTS
- Prevent nested blockquotes from being really wide and making it impossible to read messages
FIXES
- Make sure that chat search results are visible
- Don't hide the new Gemini event card, just the Gemini email summary
- Fix position of bundle first-use tip
- Fix conflict with Harpa extension's "Autolabel" button
- Fix bug with active plan check near renewal dateSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.2.10
Released Jul 20, 2025 - 9.64 MBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterNEW FEATURES
- New option to customize the background color for messages in list view based on read state
IMPROVEMENTS
- Small improvements on formatting around Simplify preferences search
- Added support for changing the favicon on all browsers
- Only apply extra padding below bullets on non-html emails and only if the bullet spacing pref is enabled in compose mods
- Block new Hubspot tracker (277th tracker Simplify blocks)
FIXES
- Fix basic compatibility with Salesmate extension and Hubspot extension
- Fix bug that prevented deep links to Simplify prefs from workingSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.2.9
Released Jul 6, 2025 - 9.64 MBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterFix the trial check for all time zonesSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.2.8
Released Jul 3, 2025 - 9.64 MBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterFix the trial checkerSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.2.7
Released Jul 2, 2025 - 9.64 MBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterSmall fixes for v3.2 release
- Catch edge cases on messages being added to the list but not properly bundled
- Better detect when search chips are present and prevent overlapping messages with themSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.2.6
Released Jun 26, 2025 - 9.64 MBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterSmall fixes and improvements on recent big updateSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.2.4
Released Jun 25, 2025 - 9.64 MBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterHUGE UPDATE
- Rebuilt bundles for improved performance
- Add reminders inside conversations
- More options to hide Gemini features
- Search Simplify preferences
- Get link to conversation you can share with anyone in the conversation
- And much more. See https://changelog.simpl.fyi for full detailsSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.1.32
Released May 9, 2025 - 9.62 MBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterSmall fix to counter Gmail adding extra <font size=2> tagsSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 3.1.31
Released Mar 31, 2025 - 9.62 MBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterSmall update to support Gmail's change around the chat status menuSource code released under All Rights Reserved