# Shortwave — AI Email

> AI-native email for teams

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.shortwave.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Shortwave Communications, Inc
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 73,311
- **Rating:** 4.43 / 5 (1,168 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.07.01
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-03
- **First published:** 2023-08-02
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 8.11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shortwave.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.shortwave.com](https://www.shortwave.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.shortwave.com/terms#privacy](https://www.shortwave.com/terms#privacy)

## Description

Shortwave is an AI-native email extension designed for teams using Gmail and Google Workspace. It offers collaborative features like shared team comments, live thread sharing, and email delegation to keep everyone aligned and productive.

The built-in AI assistant helps draft personalized emails, improve and proofread messages, translate text, and schedule meetings. Users can organize their inbox with tabs, bundles, and turn emails into actionable to-dos. Additional features like AI-powered search, read status tracking, and customizable notifications reduce inbox clutter and improve workflow efficiency.

Shortwave seamlessly syncs with Gmail accounts, preserving labels, filters, and settings. It supports multiple accounts and offers extensive customization options including AI prompts, automations, themes, and notification controls. Discover a smarter, team-focused email experience with Shortwave.

## Rankings

- #254,966 — Overall
- #29 — export emails
- #35 — gmail

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Great AI features that improve productivity and help draft responses
- Sleek and modern design, generally better UI than Gmail
- Effective email bundling and organization
- Streamlined user experience reminiscent of Google Inbox
- User-friendly with ability to automate tasks and manage emails efficiently

### Cons

- Poor notification system that fails to deliver alerts accurately
- Only supports Gmail, lacking multi-account functionality
- Intermittent performance issues and app crashes
- High subscription cost for full features, causing dissatisfaction among users
- Non-native feel and clunky UI on mobile compared to expectations

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