# Mailfence secure private email

> Mailfence is an encrypted, secure & private Email suite

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.contactoffice.mailfence`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mailfence
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 39,754
- **Rating:** 3.43 / 5 (423 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-21
- **First published:** 2023-09-29
- **Publisher country:** BE
- **Size:** 53 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.contactoffice.mailfence)
- **Website:** [https://mailfence.com](https://mailfence.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mailfence.com/en/privacy.jsp](https://mailfence.com/en/privacy.jsp)

## Description

Mailfence is a privacy-first, encrypted email suite that combines secure messaging with Drive, Calendar, Contacts and collaborative Workspaces. It supports OpenPGP end-to-end encryption, password-protected messages, and standard protocols (IMAP/POP/SMTP, CalDAV, CardDAV, WebDAV) for interoperability with Outlook, Thunderbird and other clients. Mailfence offers shared mailboxes and drives with granular group permissions, making it suitable for individuals, professionals and teams.

No ads, no trackers and strong Belgian privacy law form the foundation of Mailfence’s approach. Users can choose which messages to encrypt, access files and calendars across devices, and integrate with third-party clients. Trusted by press outlets for ease of use and security, Mailfence is a strong alternative to mainstream providers when privacy, legal protection and collaboration tools matter.

## Rankings

- #329,458 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.contactoffice.mailfence.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Mailfence's strong privacy/security, simplicity in account creation, and overall quality of the email service, especially on desktop. However, many report frustrating app issues such as unexpected logouts, poor composing interface, limited mobile features versus the web version, weak spam filtering, and problematic registration, leading to mixed reviews about the Android app's usability.

### Pros

- Strong focus on privacy and security, with encryption features.
- Simple and straightforward account creation without requiring phone numbers.
- Good overall email service quality comparable to the desktop/online version.
- Minimalistic and clean user interface appreciated by users.
- Ability to send encrypted emails and quick reply features in desktop environment.

### Cons

- Frequent unexpected logouts requiring re-sign-in, causing missed notifications.
- App interface issues while composing emails such as text being hidden behind keyboard and screen jumping to top.
- Lack of important features like calendar, multiple account management, and customization compared to the web version.
- Problems with spam filtering resulting in important emails going to spam folder.
- Difficulties and failures in user registration and account creation process.

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