Mailvelope
Enhance your email provider with end-to-end encryption. Secure email communication based on the OpenPGP standard.
Manifest V3
- Users:
- 200,000+
- Rating:
- 4.45 (434)
- Version:
- 6.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-12-09)
- Creation date:
- 2020-05-22
- Permissions:
- identity
- offscreen
- scripting
- storage
- tabs
- webNavigation
- Host permissions:
- *://*/*
- Size:
- 3.11M
- Email:
- in*****@mailvelope.com
- URLs:
- Website ,Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Chrome Web Store
- Updated:
- a day ago
Ranking
User reviews
Users appreciate Mailvelope for making PGP encryption easy and accessible on webmail platforms like Gmail, offering strong privacy and straightforward use. It supports integration with existing keyrings and multiple browsers. However, there are notable issues including compatibility problems with Chrome's Manifest v3, initial key recognition troubles on Windows, and limited advanced features. Some users find installation and usage somewhat cumbersome, and Google's security mechanisms limit use under its Advanced Protection Program. Overall, Mailvelope is well-regarded but has challenges affecting reliability and user convenience.
Pros
- Makes PGP encryption accessible and easy to use for webmail, especially Gmail.
- Provides high-level security and privacy by enabling end-to-end encryption.
- Minimalist and straightforward interface; 'just works' out of the box.
- Supports integration with existing GnuPG keyrings and is open source.
- Compatible with various browsers and some webmail clients beyond Gmail.
Cons
- Issues with compatibility after Chrome's Manifest v3 update, potentially breaking functionality.
- Problems on Windows with recognizing GnuPG keys on first use, requiring workaround steps.
- Limited support for advanced features like HTML content or using applications like mailtrack.
- Not officially approved for use with Google's Advanced Protection Program, restricting some users.
- Installation and setup can be cumbersome or confusing for some users.
Recent reviews
How PGP should work everywhere.
by 
Chad Seaman, 2025-04-15
Chad Seaman, 2025-04-15Excelente!
by 
Brahim Benktib, 2025-01-10
Brahim Benktib, 2025-01-10Hi there. I add that one to my use. Let's check it out. 3 stars for good.
by 
Alexander Delgado, 2024-12-26
Alexander Delgado, 2024-12-26Extension safety
Risk impact
Mailvelope requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- Critical ****** ****** ** *** ********* ****** * *********** ******** **** ** ** *** ******* *** ****** **** **** *** ******* *****
- High ****** ********* ** * ****** ******** ******** ********** * ******* ******* *****
Risk likelihood
Mailvelope has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
- Low **** ********* *** ******* **** **** * ****** **** ***** ******** *** **** ****** ** ** ****** *** *****
- Low **** ********* *** ***** **** **** * ****** **** ***** ********** *** **** ****** ** ** ****** *** *****
- Good **** ********* ** * ******** ********* ** ****** *** *****
- Good **** ********* *** **** **** *******
Upgrade to see full risk analysis details
Instantly check and monitor your browser extensions' risks and permissions with
Extension Guard.
Promo images
Similar extensions
Here are some Chrome extensions that are similar to Mailvelope:
