Ugly Email
What is Ugly Email?
Extension stats
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- https://mail.google.com/*
- *://*.googleusercontent.com/proxy/*
Ranking
Extension summary
The #1 downloaded Gmail extension for blocking read receipts and other email tracking pixels.
Ugly Email is an open-source Gmail extension for identifying and blocking email trackers.
Ugly Email scans through your inbox and looks for emails containing tracking pixels. Tracked emails are labeled with an eyeball icon, and the tracking pixel is blocked.
All of the Ugly Email data is stored on your browser's IndexDB storage locally. We do not track, transfer, or store any of your information.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated.- Works well and is effective in blocking tracking emails
- User-friendly and straightforward to use
- Has been a favorite extension for many users for years
- Currently causing issues with Gmail, specifically error #2014
- Needs updates to remain compatible with the latest versions of Chrome
- Some users report the extension slowing down Gmail or making emails unreadable
- Breaks Gmail
- Requires an update
- Error #2014 encountered
- Previously worked well
- Users express frustration over lack of support
Recent reviews
Mark Salvacion, 2024-09-22 
Rithik Rai, 2024-03-22 
Zbynek Kysela, 2024-03-07Extension safety
Risk impact
Ugly Email requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Ugly Email has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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