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Gmail External Sender Warning Variator

by Nate Hashem · Accessibility
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Randomizes font/color/size of Gmail's external warning banner to prevent desensitization.

Users
3
−1 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#304K
#246K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 22 Jul 2025

Users

monthly, 15 months
023Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 3 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 15 months
001Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About Gmail External Sender Warning Variator

Make Gmail's external sender warnings harder to ignore. Over time, users become visually desensitized to Gmail’s standard yellow warning banner that appears when replying to external contacts. This Chrome extension helps combat that banner fatigue by randomizing the style of the warning message — changing fonts, colors, and text size each time it appears. Designed for Google Workspace environments, the extension helps users stay alert when messaging people outside their organization. With no configuration required, it works quietly in the background, reinforcing awareness without interfering with your workflow. 🔒 Key Features: Automatically detects Gmail’s “Be cautious about sharing sensitive information” warning Randomizes font, font size, text color, and background color Only modifies the visible warning banner — avoids invisible drafts or templates Re-applies styling when switching threads or composing new replies Compatible with standard Gmail and Google Workspace accounts 🧠 Why Use This? Even well-designed security warnings lose their impact when they look the same every time. This extension introduces subtle variability to keep users visually engaged and more likely to pause before sending sensitive info.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days−1−25.0%00.00
6 months+2+200.0%00.00
1 year+2+200.0%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.022 Jul 2025

Details

Category
Accessibility
First seen
22 Jul 2025
Size
5 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
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Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Site access
https://mail.google.com/*

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