Files Icon With Green Circle/number?

[rbscebu]

I recently installed Ubuntu 24.02 (stand alone) on a Dell PC. By the time I got everything sorted out, I noticed that the Files icon on the dash includes a green circle with the number 1 in it. Hovering over the green circle tells me nothing.

What does this green circle and number mean and how can I get rid of it?

If I unpin the icon from the dash, it appears in the Show Apps window without the green circle/number.