Unread SMS Count on Messenger or other SMS App Home Screen Icon

[stevekat]

This is driving me crazy. There is no unread message count presented on the SMS Messenger Icon, nor have I obtained that function with a third party SMS App such as Textra. I am missing timely SMS messages, as I have come to rely on this logical feature on many of my pre-Nexus 6 phones.

I have no interest in changing from the stock launcher. Is there a simple way to accomplish this? Should we expect this functionality in an update?

 

[VW Maverick]

I believe that function is only available on a 3rd party launchers.
I use Nova Launcher and this option is available.

Mav.

Sent from my Sprint Tri-Band Nexus 6