Event Dots for Google Calendar

About

Get the visual calendar overview you've been missing on desktop! This extension adds colorful event indicators to Google Calendar's mini calendar, making it easier to see at a glance which days have scheduled events.

What it does:
Transform your Google Calendar sidebar with visual event dots that appear on dates with scheduled activities. Just like the mobile app, each dot represents events from your calendars, with different colors for different calendar types.

Key Features:

Visual Event Indicators - See colored dots on dates with events in your mini calendar
Multiple Calendar Support - Works with all your Google Calendars including personal, work, shared calendars, and Google Tasks
Smart Calendar Detection - Automatically follows your visible calendar settings, or customize which calendars show dots
Color-Coded Organization - Each calendar uses its designated color for easy identification
Tasks Integration - View your Google Tasks alongside calendar events
Fast & Lightweight - Minimal impact on browser performance
Privacy Focused - Data stays between you and Google; no third-party servers
Cross-browser support: Works in Chrome, Arc, and Brave browsers

How to use:

Install the extension and click the icon in your toolbar
Sign in with your Google account (one-time setup)
Choose your dot display preference:

Follow visible calendars automatically, or
Select specific calendars to show dots for


Navigate your calendar normally - dots appear instantly on the mini calendar

Perfect for:

Busy professionals managing multiple calendars
Students tracking assignments and deadlines
Anyone who wants a quick visual overview of their schedule
Users who love the mobile calendar experience on desktop

Technical Details:

Secure OAuth 2.0 authentication
Works with Google Calendar and Google Tasks APIs
Respects your existing calendar privacy settings
Updates automatically when you change calendar visibility
Compatible with all Google Calendar features

Support & Privacy:
Event Dots does not collect, store, or sell your personal data. All settings are stored locally in Chrome sync storage and used only to update your Google Calendar tabs. For full details, see our Privacy Policy.