Boomerang for Gmail is a comprehensive email productivity tool designed to enhance the functionality of Gmail and Google Workspace, helping users manage their email communications more efficiently and effectively.
What Boomerang Does
Boomerang is an integrated solution that addresses various aspects of email management, from scheduling and reminders to writing more effective emails. It is trusted by millions of users worldwide, including prominent organizations such as Lyft, Netflix, and Twitter.Key Features and Functionality
Email Scheduling
Boomerang allows users to schedule emails to be sent at a later time using the “Send Later” button in the Gmail compose window. This feature enables users to write an email now and have it sent automatically at a specified time, which can be selected using a calendar picker or by typing in natural language like “next Monday” or “tomorrow 8am.”Follow-Up Reminders
The tool reminds users to follow up on important emails that do not receive a response within a specified timeframe. Users can choose to be reminded only if nobody replies or regardless of the response status, ensuring that no important messages are overlooked.Cross-Platform Read Receipts
Boomerang provides cross-platform read receipts, notifying users each time their email is opened and when links within the email are clicked. This feature works across various devices, including iPhones and laptops, and is designed to increase the likelihood of receiving a reply without sending emails to the spam folder.Respondable: AI-Powered Email Writing
Respondable is an AI assistant integrated into Boomerang that helps users write more effective and actionable emails. Using data from millions of messages, Respondable suggests improvements in real-time to ensure the email strikes the right tone and is more likely to receive a positive response.Meeting Scheduling
Boomerang offers one-click calendar scheduling, allowing users to schedule meetings directly from their inbox. Features include a “Magic Live Calendar” for suggesting available times, integration with Zoom and Google Meet, and the ability to share availability without compromising privacy.Email Snoozing
The “Snooze” feature enables users to temporarily remove emails from their inbox and have them return at a specified time, marked as unread, starred, or at the top of the message list. This helps keep the inbox clean and ensures important messages are not forgotten.Additional Features
- Recurring Emails: Users can set up emails to be sent on a recurring basis.
- Pause Inbox: Temporarily pause incoming emails to focus on other tasks.
- Track Responses: Monitor whether emails are being read and if links are being clicked.
- Integration and Security: Boomerang is compatible with multiple browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge), is GDPR ready, and has undergone a security audit by Google.