FlowCrypt: Encrypt Gmail with PGP

Simple end-to-end encryption to secure email and attachments on Google.

FlowCrypt: Encrypt Gmail with PGP - Secure Email Extension

FlowCrypt: Encrypt Gmail with PGP is a Chrome extension that provides simple end-to-end encryption to secure your emails and attachments on Google, including Google Workspace, Business, and Enterprise using OpenPGP. It lets you use PGP encryption by generating a private and public key, and adds a Secure Compose button to Gmail for sending private PGP-encrypted emails.

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Extension stats

By: https://flowcrypt.com

Users: 80,000+

Rating: 4.73

(360)

0.01

Version: 8.5.10 (Last updated: 2025-02-26)

Creation date: 2020-07-04

Permissions:

alarms
storage
tabs
scripting
unlimitedStorage
identity

Host permissions:

https://flowcrypt.com/*
https://*.google.com/*
https://outlook.live.com/*
https://outlook.office365.com/*
https://outlook.office.com/*
https://graph.microsoft.com/*
https://login.microsoftonline.com/*
https://www.googleapis.com/*

Size: 3.49M

Email: to*****@flowcrypt.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 2,759 ▲ 75

Other rankings

#1 in encrypt keyword 16

#13 in receive keyword 30 ▲ 2

#24 in release keyword 3 ▲ 2

#55 in gmail keyword 53 ▲ 4

#82 in password-protected keyword 64 ▲ 7

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Easy to use and convenient for encrypting Gmail
Smooth onboarding process
Supports both desktop and mobile usage
Good for small business use
Can send encrypted emails without requiring other party to install anything

Cons

Does not work with Google Advanced Protection
Inconsistent reliability with email delivery
Issues with handling PGP keys and support response
Lacks features like undo for sent emails
UI issues regarding key server functionality

Most mentioned

Requires Google Account login which raises security concerns
Unreliability in email delivery and communication
Limited support for importing certain PGP keys

User reviews

в чем логика PGP если вы изначально заставляете логиниться через Google Account??? wtf

Пажилой Сердцеед, 2025-03-01

FlowCrypt Browser Extension is not approved by Advanced Protection! So Google users with Advanced Protection can't use it.

Jairo Serrano, 2024-09-24

Hello! when will you guys be set up with outlook? I've used flowcrypt before and it's VERY useful

Isabella Lastiri, 2024-08-22

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Extension safety

Risk impact

FlowCrypt: Encrypt Gmail with PGP requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of FlowCrypt: Encrypt Gmail with PGP. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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