# Pushbullet: SMS on PC and more

> Send text messages and see your notifications while on your computer

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pushbullet.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pushbullet.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pushbullet.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pushbullet
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 6,262,419
- **Rating:** 4.23 / 5 (189,836 ratings)
- **Version:** 18.11.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-27
- **First published:** 2013-01-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 4.82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pushbullet.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.pushbullet.com](https://www.pushbullet.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://help.pushbullet.com/articles/play-store-privacy-policy/](https://help.pushbullet.com/articles/play-store-privacy-policy/)

## Description

Pushbullet is the ultimate extension for staying connected across devices. It lets you send and receive SMS messages directly from your computer, reply to chats on popular apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, and seamlessly share links and files between your phone and PC. Notifications from your phone—including calls—are mirrored on your desktop, allowing you to stay on top of everything without picking up your device.

Designed to save you time and boost productivity, Pushbullet not only syncs notifications but also enables easy dismissal across devices. With end-to-end encryption, all your messages and notifications stay secure. Available in multiple languages and loved by millions, Pushbullet is the essential tool to integrate your smartphone and computer workflow effortlessly.

## Rankings

- #20,478 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_REMOTE_MESSAGING`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.pushbullet.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Pushbullet is praised for cross-device SMS access and notifications, plus easy sharing of links/files across phones and PC, and a simple, long‑time‑stable UX. However, many reviews say the project feels abandoned with little active development, Chrome/Apple store support dropped, and cross‑platform features shrinking. Security concerns (OTP handling, data exposure) and recurring issues like being logged out and unreliable file downloads are also mentioned. Pricing complaints add to the sentiment. Overall: useful but risky due to inactivity and security concerns.

### Pros

- Cross-device SMS access and notifications (read texts on PC, sync across devices)
- Easy cross-platform sharing and integrations (share links; works with N8N/Node-RED)
- Simple, user-friendly interface
- Long-standing usefulness and reliability (years of use)
- Works across multiple devices (phones and PC) for messaging and notifications

### Cons

- Abandoned/not actively updated; limited development
- Chrome extension and other platform support removed (Chrome/Apple store) causing loss of functionality
- Privacy and security concerns (OTP handling, potential data exposure)
- Frequent logouts / session instability
- File download/reliability issues (downloads hang or fail)

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