SMS forwarder

Name: SMS forwarder
Rating: 4.095238 (9248 reviews)
Author: GawkAr

By: GawkAr

Forward your SMS to email, another phone number, or Telegram

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Features & Capabilities

SMS Forwarder is a versatile Chrome extension that enables seamless synchronization and forwarding of SMS messages across multiple devices. It allows users to forward incoming and outgoing SMS to emails, Telegram, PC, URLs, or other phones, ensuring that important messages are accessible wherever you need them. The app offers robust customization, including filtering by contacts or apps, text rule settings with RegEx support, roaming preferences, dual SIM support, message templates, and OTP forwarding control.

Currently offered absolutely free, SMS Forwarder supports notifications forwarding and plans to add MMS support soon. Users can connect the service to Telegram, ICQ, Vkontakte, and more for multi-platform message management. With password protection and full control over forwarding settings, this extension is ideal for anyone seeking to keep their messages synchronized and accessible across devices securely and conveniently.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Communication

By:

GawkAr

Downloads:

1,770,091 1.72K

Rating:

4.10

(9,248) 7 new ratings

Version:

10.9.4 Last updated: 2026-05-23

Version code:

320

Creation date:

2018-10-04

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.READ_SMS Very high risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS Very high risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH Very high risk
android.permission.SEND_SMS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_REMOTE_MESSAGING Moderate risk
android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS Moderate risk

Size:

15.31MB

Email:

fo*****@mail.ru

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-23

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 47,407 ▼ 26

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

GawkAr

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gawk.smsforwarder

Email:

fo*****@mail.ru

Website:

https://sms-forwarder.com/support/

User Reviews

Reviews show a mixed picture: some users find SMS Forwarder reliable, useful, and easy to use for basic forwarding tasks. However, many common complaints highlight a heavy paywall, recurring reliability issues, privacy concerns about data being sent to servers, weak support, and premium-only customization that can disrupt usage.

Pros

Reliable forwarding performance and has long-term usage by some users.
Simple, straightforward, and functional to use.
Useful for forwarding SMS to email or other destinations.
Positive developer engagement and ongoing improvements noted by some users.

Cons

Free version is extremely limited and basic features require expensive payments or a subscription.
Frequent reliability problems, including sudden stoppages and failed test/OTP forwards.
Significant privacy concerns about forwarding all SMS to the app's servers.
Poor support and onboarding, with reports of difficult verification and non-responsive help.
Feature access often gated behind premium updates, which can be disruptive.