addy.io - Anonymous Email Forwarding

Open-source Anonymous Email Forwarding, create unlimited email aliases for free

What is addy.io - Anonymous Email Forwarding?

addy.io - Anonymous Email Forwarding is an open-source Chrome extension that allows users to easily create and manage anonymous email aliases, protecting their real email addresses from spam and data breaches. With features like email encryption and the ability to identify data sellers, users can enhance their online privacy. Register for a free account to generate an API key and start using the extension for secure, anonymous communication.

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Extension stats

By: https://addy.io

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 4,000+

Rating: 4.95 (21)

Version: 2.3.3 (Last updated: 2024-08-31)

Creation date: 2020-06-18

Risk impact: Very low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
activeTab

Size: 193.54K

Email: co*****@help.addy.io

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 15871 ▼ 40

Other rankings

#58 in Privacy & Security ▼ 1 #98 in register keyword 11 ▼ 4

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Extension summary

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This extension makes it quick and easy to view, search, manage and create new aliases.

Please Note: The free plan is currently limited to a total of 10 active shared domain aliases (e.g. *@anonaddy.me) and 10MB monthly bandwidth. You can still create unlimited standard aliases for free by giving out [email protected] as your email address, the browser extension is not required to create these type of aliases.

To use this extension you first need to register (https://app.addy.io/register) an account with addy.io (it's free), then you can generate an API key on the settings page.

If you are self-hosting addy.io then make sure to click "change instance" and enter the location of your web app.

Paste your API key in the extension to save it. Now you can simply open the extension and create a new alias for any site.

Why should I use addy.io?

There are a number of reasons you should consider using this service:

Protect your real email address from spam by simply deactivating/deleting aliases that receive unsolicited emails

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Effectively protects real email addresses
User-friendly and easy to use
Great additional security features like PGP forwarding
Regular updates and improvements to the service

Cons

Limited free account features, including a cap on aliases
Integration with Bitwarden can be problematic
Lack of a quick email generation button for websites

Most mentioned

Works well for email aliasing and forwarding
Developer is dedicated to security and privacy
User satisfaction with the service overall

Recent reviews

This is hands down the best email aliasing extension I've ever used. It's incredibly easy to generate unique aliases that forward reliably to your inbox. The intuitive interface and advanced features make managing aliases a breeze. Since using this extension, spam in my main inbox has dropped to nearly zero. If you want a hassle-free way to protect your email privacy, look no further. This extension is a must-have!

Julian Belmarsh, 2024-11-09

I've been using Addy.io for a few years now and it's been absolutely brilliant. Well worth the small amount of money for additional premium features which it seems are being increased and improved on a regular basis. This extension just makes the service even better. Great work!