Google Is Ending Gmailify and POP Support

Gmail Users Face Security Cut-Off as Google Retires Old Email Tools in 2026

From January 2026, Gmail will stop delivering mail through two long-standing features that many people still rely on. The change targets Gmailify, which added Google’s own filters and search tools to outside accounts, and POP, a decades-old protocol that let emails be pulled into Gmail from other providers. For everyday users, the announcement means some familiar options will simply vanish. Anyone who set up Gmail to fetch messages from Outlook,…

Google to Discontinue Gmailify and POP Support in January 2026 for Security Upgrades

Google’s Latest Move in Email Evolution Google is set to discontinue two longstanding features in its Gmail service, a decision that underscores the tech giant’s ongoing push toward modernizing its ecosystem. Starting in January 2026, Gmailify and POP support will be phased out, affecting users who rely on these tools for email management. Gmailify, introduced as a way to link non-Gmail accounts seamlessly within the Gmail interface, allowed use…

Google Is Ending Gmailify and POP Support

Google will discontinue Gmailify and POP email support in January 2026, forcing users who rely on these features to switch to IMAP. PCWorld reports: These changes only affect future emails. Emails that have already been synchronized in the Gmail account will remain the same. External accounts can s...