# Temporary Number - Receive SMS

> Receive SMS using the temporary phone numbers without registration.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rierx.tempnumbers](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rierx.tempnumbers)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rierx.tempnumbers`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** rierx
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 13,809
- **Version:** 2.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-08
- **First published:** 2023-10-29
- **Size:** 5.56 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-05-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rierx.tempnumbers)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://rier-x.blogspot.com/p/temporary-numbers-privacy-policy.html](https://rier-x.blogspot.com/p/temporary-numbers-privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Temporary Number - Receive SMS is a Chrome extension providing hundreds of free, disposable phone numbers from various countries including USA, UK, Canada, and France. No registration or fees needed, users can obtain temporary numbers instantly to receive SMS securely and protect their personal phone numbers.

The extension is simple to use and ideal for verifying accounts or services requiring SMS authentication without exposing personal data. Numbers refresh daily, and received messages are deleted within 2-3 days to maintain privacy. This tool is perfect for those concerned about online privacy or who need a temporary number for short-term use, but it is advised not to use these temporary numbers for critical services due to their ephemeral nature.

## 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.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.rierx.tempnumbers.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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