Best Gmail POP Sync Alternatives in 2026

Gmail POP Sync is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 0 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.

About Gmail POP Sync

Gmail POP Sync is a Chrome extension that enables you to modify the settings in Gmail, allowing your external POP accounts to fetch and synchronize faster than the default rate of once every hour. With Gmail POP Sync, you can fetch from an unlimited number of POP3 email accounts with a frequency as low as one minute. If you use Gmail to access emails from other POP3 accounts, the Gmail Fetcher will automatically check each POP3 account at the frequency you select. You can also utilize the new 'Fetch Now' feature, which allows you to synchronize all your POP accounts with a single click. We welcome feedback and comments. Please contact us at support@geotrack.email if you encounter any issues. ------------------------------------------------------- 04/10/2025 - Version 3.0.1.5 Minor fixes for POP accounts detection 04/09/2025 - Version 3.0.1.4 Updated POP accounts detection 10/10/2024 - Version 3.0.1.2 Minor UI update: Based on customer requests, the 'Fetch Now' button has been minimized. 09/11/2024 - Version 3.0.1.1 Minor UI updates 06/26/2024 - Version 3.0.1.0 Minor UI redesign: fetching with 1 click 05/16/2024 - Version 3.0.0.9 Minor UI redesign 03/22/2024 - Version 3.0.0.8 UI redesigned for improved compatibility with different reading panes 03/13/2024 - Version 3.0.0.7 Major update to Manifest V3 07/21/2023 - Version 2.0.1.7 - Bug fixes 07/19/2023 - Version 2.0.1.6 - Bug fixes 07/06/2023 - Version 2.0.1.5 - The majority of HTTP requests have been shifted to asynchronous operations for enhanced performance and an improved user experience 06/07/2023 - Version 2.0.1.4 - Major release - New "Fetch Now" feature - Improved loading time 05/23/2023 - Version 1.3.0.2 - Dual methods for detecting POP accounts 05/22/2023 - Version 1.3.0.1 - Bug fixes 05/20/2023 - Version 1.3.0.0 - Bug fixes 05/18/2023 - Version 1.2.2.0 - Improved detection of POP accounts - Added debug logger 09/14/2021 - Version 1.2.1.9 - Bug fix on "at" value for fetching 08/20/2020 - Version 1.2.1.7 - Bug fixes - Default frequency set to 5 minutes 08/11/2020 - Version 1.2.1.6 - Cross origin requests moved to background script 12/05/2018 - Version 1.0.8.1 - CSS fixes 12/04/2018 - Version 1.0.8.0 - Major release - First release out of Beta - Added support for multi-accounts inside the same Chrome browser - Added timer at the bottom of Gmail's UI - Added support for "Unlimited" users - Bug fixes 11/22/2018 - Version Beta 0.9.6.8 - Bug Fixes 11/05/2018 - Version Beta 0.9.6.5 - First Beta release

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Extension	Rating	Users	Pricing	Best for
Gmail POP Sync (original)	3.7	10K+	Free

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