uBlock Origin + these settings make gmail very clean and distraction-free. It's also much easier to use for non-techies (parents, grandmas) with these settings:

uBlock Origin + these settings make gmail very clean and distraction-free. It's also much easier to use for non-techies (parents, grandmas) with these settings: [General] Hover actions: Disable [General] Smart Reply: Off [General] Button labels: Text [Inbox] Inbox type: Unread first [see note] [Inbox] Importance markers: No markers [Inbox] Filtered mail: Don't override [Chat] Chat off [Advanced] Unread message icon: Enable [Settings icon] > Display Density > Compact NOTE: I find the [Inbox type] setting of "Unread First" works extremely well for myself and others, but this is a preference you will want to set based on the user. Either way, get rid of the multi-tabs!