# Receive SMS Temporary number

> Receive SMS Online - Temporary phone number

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.jb.receivesms`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SMS tools
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 1,872,099
- **Rating:** 2.92 / 5 (2,938 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-06
- **First published:** 2020-07-13
- **Publisher country:** IL
- **Size:** 46 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jb.receivesms)
- **Website:** [https://receive-smss.com](https://receive-smss.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://receive-smss.com/privacy/](https://receive-smss.com/privacy/)

## Description

Receive SMS Temporary Number offers a private, secure way to manage SMS messages online using a temporary phone number. This Chrome extension helps users safeguard their personal phone details while engaging on platforms like WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram, and various online services. With a user-friendly and intuitive interface, it allows seamless SMS handling without compromising device performance.

Perfect for online shopping, class registration, or social media interaction, Receive SMS ensures your communications remain confidential and hassle-free. Download today to enjoy enhanced privacy and convenience in your text messaging needs.

## Rankings

- #47,019 — Overall
- #2 — receive

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.jb.receivesms.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Most reviews are negative about reliability: many users report the app doesn’t work or fails to deliver codes, and numbers are often unavailable or already used. Several reviewers peg it as fake or scam and cite misleading ads. There are also platform compatibility issues (Google/Instagram) and intrusive ads, plus refund problems. A minority still has positive experiences, noting updates and occasional success in receiving codes.

### Pros

- Useful for receiving verification codes for accounts (some users report success).
- Positive user sentiment exists with adjectives like amazing, nice, and good in several reviews.
- Updates/new features are mentioned by some users.
- Some reviewers regard it as among the best verification-code apps they have used.

### Cons

- Frequently not working or failing to deliver verification codes.
- Perceived as fake or scam with misleading claims and ads.
- Numbers availability is unreliable; many numbers are already used or unavailable for verification.
- Inconsistent compatibility with Google and Instagram.
- Annoying ads and refund issues after failed attempts.

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