> There are a bunch of existing extensions for Gmail UI tweaks, but most are just too heavy to me.<p>I went down the heavy customization path, and eventually came upon the profound realization that I was going the wrong way. I ditched all the extensions and went with the simple gmail[0]. No breaking changes to extensions over time. Less CPU load. Cuts out all distractions. Simple. Fast. I'm in and I'm out.<p>[0] <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/" rel="nofollow">https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/</a>
Personally I like to use Simplify Gmail (<a href="https://simpl.fyi/" rel="nofollow">https://simpl.fyi/</a>) which was made by a former Gmail lead designer and Inbox founder.