gCount is a menu bar and/or Dock item that displays the unread status of the inbox of a recently popular email service. It is provided free of charge. It requires Mac OS X 10.3 or later.
fig. 1: Menu bar icon mode
fig. 2: Growl notification
fig. 3: Dock mode
Download gCount v0.5 (92k gzip dmg)
Read the version history
If you like gCount and want to donate, then go for it.
Features: two different menu bar modes (icon mode / text mode), optional Dock mode, sound notification, Growl notification, handles mailto: links, on launch checks to see if gCount is still compatible with said popular email service, secure storage of login information.
Outside links:- About.com reviews gCount
- The Unofficial Apple Weblog mentions gCount as part of Freeware February
- Custom gCount icons from Ryan Irelan.
- More custom icons from Mario Estrada.
- VersionTracker page for gCount (average rating: 4.9/5)
- MacUpdate page for gCount (average rating: 4.5/5)
- softonic page for gCount (average rating: 4/5)
- terra reviews gCount
- zorgloob mentions gCount
I disclaim all responsibility for the use of gCount. Use gCount at your own risk.