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Event Dots for Google Calendar

by Soto Design · Functionality & UI
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Add event dots to Google Calendar's mini calendar for quick visual overview of upcoming events

Users
191
+32 in 30 days
Rating
4.5 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#65K
#54K among extensions
Version
1.1.5
updated 15 Apr 2026

Users

monthly, 13 months
096191Sep 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 191 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 13 months
012Sep 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 2 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Event Dots for Google Calendar

Get the visual calendar overview you've been missing on desktop! This extension adds colorful event indicators to Google Calendar's mini calendar, making it easier to see at a glance which days have scheduled events. What it does: Transform your Google Calendar sidebar with visual event dots that appear on dates with scheduled activities. Just like the mobile app, each dot represents events from your calendars, with different colors for different calendar types. Key Features: Visual Event Indicators - See colored dots on dates with events in your mini calendar Multiple Calendar Support - Works with all your Google Calendars including personal, work, shared calendars, and Google Tasks Smart Calendar Detection - Automatically follows your visible calendar settings, or customize which calendars show dots Color-Coded Organization - Each calendar uses its designated color for easy identification Tasks Integration - View your Google Tasks alongside calendar events Fast & Lightweight - Minimal impact on browser performance Privacy Focused - Data stays between you and Google; no third-party servers Cross-browser support: Works in Chrome, Arc, and Brave browsers How to use: Install the extension and click the icon in your toolbar Sign in with your Google account (one-time setup) Choose your dot display preference: Follow visible calendars automatically, or Select specific calendars to show dots for Navigate your calendar normally - dots appear instantly on the mini calendar Perfect for: Busy professionals managing multiple calendars Students tracking assignments and deadlines Anyone who wants a quick visual overview of their schedule Users who love the mobile calendar experience on desktop Technical Details: Secure OAuth 2.0 authentication Works with Google Calendar and Google Tasks APIs Respects your existing calendar privacy settings Updates automatically when you change calendar visibility Compatible with all Google Calendar features Support & Privacy: Event Dots does not collect, store, or sell your personal data. All settings are stored locally in Chrome sync storage and used only to update your Google Calendar tabs. For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+2+1.1%00.00
30 days+32+20.1%00.00
6 months+152+389.7%+2+4.50

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Event Dots for Google Calendar appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
event#10+2
google calendar#24+7
calendar#31+4
google tasks#640

Version history

4 versions recorded
1.1.515 Apr 2026
1.1.419 Oct 2025
1.1.3 — First public release16 Oct 2025
1.1.1 — First public release26 Sep 2025

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
26 Sep 2025
Size
47 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
event-dots.com
Extension ID
hjjlnloajchjbjlmdleheopcglglkjff

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
identitystoragetabsalarms
Site access
https://www.googleapis.com/*https://calendar.google.com/*https://tasks.googleapis.com/*https://openidconnect.googleapis.com/*

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