# Secure Eraser

> Wipe free disk space to prevent deleted data restoration

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mobilesafeapps.secureeraser`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mobile Safe Apps
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 326,978
- **Rating:** 4.45 / 5 (1,040 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2024-11-26
- **First published:** 2020-08-10
- **Publisher country:** IT
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilesafeapps.secureeraser)
- **Website:** [http://mobilesafeapps.github.io](http://mobilesafeapps.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mobilesafeapps.github.io/privacy.html](https://mobilesafeapps.github.io/privacy.html)

## Description

Secure Eraser is a powerful Chrome extension designed to securely wipe free disk space, preventing the recovery of deleted data. It uses advanced data erasure techniques such as random fill, zero fill, or F fill overwrite modes to completely destroy residual electronic data on hard drives and digital media.

Unlike basic file deletion, which only removes pointers to data making recovery possible, Secure Eraser ensures permanent data removal without damaging the storage media. It preserves IT assets and supports environmental sustainability by avoiding physical destruction. Additionally, it can reset SSDs to factory default settings to restore optimal performance. Note that wiping free space may require substantial time depending on disk size.

## Rankings

- #124,629 — Overall
- #16 — auto history wipe

## 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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.STORAGE`
- `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.hihonor.permission.MANAGE_FOLD_SCREEN`
- `com.hihonor.permission.MANAGE_FOLD_SCREEN_PRIVILEGED`
- `com.mobilesafeapps.secureeraser.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.mobilesafeapps.secureeraser.com.huawei.openaliance.ad.app.ins`

## Review summary

Users praise Secure Eraser for quickly wiping free space and securely erasing traces, with a simple, fast, and mostly ad-light experience. It’s considered useful for preparing devices for resale. However, several reviews report instability, including crashes and interruptions, and a subset worry about ads and data-sharing permissions undermining trust.

### Pros

- Efficiently rewrites free space to remove traces / securely wipes data
- Easy to use and fast; delivers results quickly
- Free or low-ad experience with minimal ads
- Helpful for preparing devices for resale or discard (wipe before handing off)

### Cons

- Stability issues: crashes during use and interruptions when the screen turns off (process not completing)
- Privacy concerns: ads/permissions and data sharing raise trust issues among users

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