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

By: https://textnow.com

Users: 30,000+

Rating: 3.87

(1,225)

Version: 2.2.2 (Last updated: 2015-08-21)

Creation date: 2015-08-21

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

notifications

Size: 20.64K

URLs: Website

Ranking

# 4,359 ▲ 436

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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UNLIMITED FREE CALLING - Special promotion on for a limited time!

Highlights:

Get your very own dedicated phone number
Send & receive unlimited texts, for free!
Make calls without any software installation!
Real texting: text ALL your friends, on any device and any carrier
Take your phone number and texts anywhere - all messages seamlessly synchronize between TextNow.com and your Android, iOS or Windows device.

Stay tuned for more features!

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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!