# Anonymous Texting

> Keep your real number safe from prying eyes!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.anonymoustexting](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.anonymoustexting)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.anonymoustexting`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mathrawk
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 137,024
- **Rating:** 3.69 / 5 (703 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-10
- **First published:** 2020-01-11
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anonymoustexting)
- **Website:** [https://anonymoustextapp.com/](https://anonymoustextapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://anonymoustextapp.com/privacy.html](https://anonymoustextapp.com/privacy.html)

## Description

Anonymous Texting helps you safeguard your personal phone number by allowing you to send and receive texts through a unique, dedicated number. This means your real number stays private, enhancing your security especially for activities like online selling, dating, or travel. The extension supports sending images, free incoming messages, and offers chances to earn free credits.

With top-level customer support available via live chat and email, Anonymous Texting prioritizes user satisfaction. The app uses real phone numbers from authorized carriers, maintaining authenticity while protecting your identity. This extension is ideal for anyone seeking enhanced privacy and security in their texting communications.

## Rankings

- #190,617 — Overall
- #160 — Communication (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.anonymoustexting.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users find the app easy to use and worthwhile for anonymous or business texting, with free trial credits and a pay-as-you-go model. However, recurring problems include unavailable numbers/area codes, repeated credit/purchase errors, and verification requirements that reduce anonymity. Some Android reliability issues are mentioned. Overall, appeal remains for casual anonymous texting and business use, but reliability and availability of numbers are the main drawbacks.

### Pros

- Easy to use, lightweight and simple to operate.
- Free trial credits with a pay-as-you-go model after the freebies.
- Useful for anonymous or business-number texting, reducing the need for another phone.
- Long-term reliability claimed by users with years of use.

### Cons

- Numbers/area codes are frequently unavailable, preventing use.
- Credits or number purchases often fail due to internal errors or purchase issues.
- Verification requirements can undermine anonymity by requiring a phone number.
- Occasional Android-specific compatibility issues or app errors.

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