Rapportive for Web

Quick summary

Rapportive is a browser extension that enriches your Gmail experience by displaying profile details for the people you email. When you select a sender or recipient inside Gmail, the add-on surfaces their LinkedIn information in a pane on the right side of the message view.

How it appears inside Gmail

Once the extension is active in your browser, open Gmail and click on any contact or conversation. A sidebar will populate with that individual’s LinkedIn headline, work history, and other public profile snippets (when available), giving you context without leaving your inbox.

Why it’s helpful

• It’s useful for professionals who exchange messages with clients, freelancers, or contacts they don’t know well.
• It can help spot inconsistencies between what someone tells you and what they publish on LinkedIn.
• It speeds up background checks and helps tailor your replies by showing recent positions or activity.

Installation and browser requirements

Rapportive functions as an add-on for Chrome and Firefox. To use it, install the extension in one of those browsers and sign into your Gmail account; the sidebar will appear when the extension is enabled and you view messages.

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