TextNow

Get your own dedicated phone number to send and receive real unlimited texts, for free.

TextNow - Free Unlimited Texts and Calls

TextNow is a Chrome extension that lets users get their own dedicated phone number to send and receive real unlimited texts, for free. It offers the convenience of making calls without any software installation and real texting capability that works across all devices and carriers. Users can take their phone number and texts anywhere, as all messages seamlessly synchronize between TextNow.com and Android, IOS, or Windows device. Stay tuned for more features!
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 30,000+
Rating: 3.87
(1,224)
Version: 2.2.2 (Last updated: 2015-08-21)
Creation date: 2015-08-21
Permissions:
  • notifications
Size: 20.64K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 4,518 ▲ 145

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • it's free
  • works for texting
  • can be used on multiple devices (mobile and desktop)
  • allows unlimited talk and text for a low subscription fee
  • saves money compared to traditional phone services
Cons
  • frequent glitches and bugs
  • issues with making calls (poor call quality or inability to call)
  • needs too many permissions
  • performance issues causing high memory usage and slowdowns
  • not a true Chrome app, but rather a redirect
Most mentioned
  • not being able to make calls or poor call quality
  • app is glitchy
  • issues with permissions
  • uses too much memory and drags performance
  • free service is appealing
User reviews
If you need to develop your patience, then this app is the one for you! Text Now will give you countless free opportunities to test and to work on your anger issues. From videos not working, to not even being able to send videos, no contact list, not ringing when someone is calling, messages only saved for a short time, man o man! the list goes on and on... and all this anger management therapy for free!
by Ephraim Eischen, 2022-05-27
From Vietnam i'm trust Textnow.vn
by Quốc like68 Đoàn, 2021-06-18
!I have enjoyed the services and premium suscription while using TextNow!!!
by Mr. Johnny Edward Wellons, II The Kid, 2021-05-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

TextNow requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Medium Enables sending notifications which can be spammed but have minimal direct security impact.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of TextNow. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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