# Receive SMS Online Temporary

> Disposable Phone Number for SMS verification online

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.firefly.temporarynumber`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** FireFly I.T. Solutions
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 141,069
- **Rating:** 3.94 / 5 (882 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2024-10-16
- **Publisher country:** NP
- **Size:** 31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.firefly.temporarynumber)
- **Website:** [https://thefireflytech.com/](https://thefireflytech.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://receive-sms-online-temporary.blogspot.com/2025/08/privacy-policy.html](https://receive-sms-online-temporary.blogspot.com/2025/08/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

**Receive SMS Online Temporary** provides disposable phone numbers for testing SMS delivery, OTP codes, phone verification, signup flows, and other SMS-based features without using your personal number. Developers, QA engineers, testers, and teams can select an available number, enter it in the service they are testing, and view incoming messages online through a simple interface.

Temporary numbers may be shared or publicly accessible, and availability can vary by provider. Do not use them for passwords, financial data, private conversations, or sensitive accounts. The app is intended for legitimate development, testing, and QA purposes and does not access or collect SMS or MMS messages from your personal device.

## Rankings

- #188,873 — Overall
- #2 — receive

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.firefly.temporarynumber.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`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app for its ease of use, privacy protection by providing temporary numbers, and being free. However, multiple users report issues with invalid numbers not receiving OTPs, lack of UK number options, and occasional failures in app functionality. Compatibility with some devices may also be a problem. Overall, the app is valued but has notable limitations reported by users.

### Pros

- Easy to use
- Allows receiving SMS online without using real number, enhancing privacy
- App is free to use
- Numbers available are mostly from US and Canada
- Useful for registering on online services

### Cons

- Numbers sometimes invalid or do not receive OTP
- Limited number availability, lacking UK numbers
- Some users report the app not working or fake numbers
- Potential compatibility issues with certain phones

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