1. Install the add-on
Install GetMailReceipt from the Google Workspace Marketplace. This connects the tracking workflow to Gmail so you do not have to use an external compose tool.
Most people looking for a Gmail read receipt do not need a huge outbound suite. They need a lightweight answer to one question: was the email opened? Here is the exact workflow.
Install GetMailReceipt from the Google Workspace Marketplace. This connects the tracking workflow to Gmail so you do not have to use an external compose tool.
Write your email in Gmail the way you already do today. This makes GetMailReceipt useful for everyday sales outreach, recruiting messages, client updates, invoices, and support follow-ups.
Before sending, click Add receipt tracker for this mail. That prepares the message for open tracking without forcing you into another interface.
Hit send in Gmail. Your process remains nearly identical, which is one reason users prefer this over complex tools when they only need read receipt style visibility.
When the recipient opens the message, the event appears in your recent tracking view. That signal can help you decide whether to follow up, wait, or rewrite your next message.
If your proposal was opened this morning, you may choose a lighter, more timely follow-up later in the day.
When nobody replies, it helps to know whether the issue is lack of interest or simply lack of visibility.
You do not need to move your workflow into a CRM sequence tool just to get open information.
Email open tracking is a useful engagement signal, not a claim of perfect certainty. Results depend on the recipient's mail client, image-loading behavior, and privacy settings. Used correctly, it is still extremely helpful for prioritizing follow-ups and reducing guesswork.