Can you “force” Gmail Primary tab placement?

Myth: There are tricks to force Gmail Primary tab placement.

Reality: Tab classification uses machine learning you cannot directly control.

Some practices may increase Primary likelihood: conversational tone, minimal formatting, strong engagement relationships. But nothing guarantees Primary.

Attempts to game the system often backfire. Making commercial mail look "personal" when it clearly is not creates trust issues.

Focus on delivering value, not manipulating classification.

You cannot bribe the dock master. Deliver genuinely valuable cargo and accept where it naturally belongs.