Pixel phone notifications not showing on icons

[AC Question]

I just got the pixel phone and I am still learning how to use it and so far so good BUT my notifications are not showing on the app icons. I do get them on the bar on top but if I clear that then I don't know unless I go open each individual app. I have looked everywhere and can't seem to find anything on the topic. Can anyone help??

 

[hallux]

If notification badges are not part of the Pixel launcher (doubtful, they haven't been part of any Google-released launcher) you'll need to switch to a combo such as Nova Launcher and Tesla Unread to get badges.

I believe Samsung is the only Android OEM to bring badges out of the box.