# Proton Mail: Encrypted Email

> A trusted email app that uses end-to-end encryption and offers advanced security

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ch.protonmail.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ch.protonmail.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ch.protonmail.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Proton AG
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 14,061,420
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (93,472 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.11.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2016-03-16
- **Publisher country:** CH
- **Size:** 159 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.protonmail.android)
- **Website:** [https://proton.me/mail](https://proton.me/mail)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://proton.me/legal/privacy](https://proton.me/legal/privacy)

## Description

Proton Mail's all-new encrypted email app for Chrome protects your communications with end-to-end encryption and makes managing your inbox simple. Create @proton.me or @protonmail.com addresses, send encrypted messages and attachments, switch between multiple Proton Mail accounts, and keep your inbox tidy with folders, labels, and intuitive swipe gestures. Enjoy new mail notifications, dark mode, and the ability to password-protect messages, giving you control over your privacy.\n\nSecurity and privacy are built in: zero-access architecture means Proton cannot decrypt your data, and client-side encryption keeps your content private across devices. The system uses open-source cryptography, ensuring transparent and verifiable protection. Need to switch from another provider? Proton Easy Switch and Gmail auto-forwarding help migrate quickly and safely, while phishing and spam protection help safeguard your inbox every day.

## Rankings

- #10,412 — Overall
- #13 — Communication (Gross)
- #38 — Communication (Free)
- #6 — gmail
- #6 — hotmail
- #7 — email

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `ch.protonmail.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

User feedback highlights Proton Mail's strong privacy and clean interface, but reliability suffers due to notification, sync, and login problems, plus update-induced bugs. It remains a privacy-oriented alternative to mainstream providers, with a straightforward UI and features like unsubscribe, but ongoing stability issues limit daily use on Android.

### Pros

- Strong privacy and security features (privacy-focused, end-to-end encryption, headers removed)
- Clean, intuitive UI/UX
- Convenient privacy-first alternative to mainstream providers (not Google)
- Privacy-friendly features like a convenient unsubscribe option

### Cons

- Inconsistent push notifications (not arriving in background, delays, or bursts)
- Cross-device sync issues with the server causing actions to not reflect
- Login/authentication problems (can't login, 2FA loops, auto-logout)
- Instability after updates (bugs like loading loops, black screens, text duplication)
- Onboarding/account creation issues (can't create an account)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ch.protonmail.android)