These 16 indispensable tools will completely change the way you use Gmail

Since it debuted a decade ago, Gmail hasn't become just another email program, but a cultural force. It is the world's largest email service, and has set the standard for what people expect in terms of ease of use and inbox size.

But that doesn't mean it can't be better.

There are a bunch of apps and plugins floating around the internet that can make your experience using Gmail so much more enjoyable. With these wondrous add-ons, you can see when people are tracking your emails, automatically know everything about people who emailed you, send self-destructing emails, and so much more. You can leverage the power of GIFs and even use Gmail like you would WhatsApp.

These 16 apps and plugins can help you both streamline your Gmail time, and do things you didn't even know were possible. And special recognition to Product Hunt, which has featured many of these products. Read on to become a Gmail pro: