# SMS-Activate—temporary numbers

> Get temporary phone numbers to receive SMS online for secure registrations.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ru.startandroid.smsactivate](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ru.startandroid.smsactivate)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ru.startandroid.smsactivate`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Temporary Phone Numbers
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 2,400,893
- **Rating:** 4.59 / 5 (20,499 ratings)
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-19
- **First published:** 2021-05-25
- **Data as of:** 2025-12-29
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.startandroid.smsactivate)
- **Website:** [https://sms-activate.ru/](https://sms-activate.ru/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bGc45MAcfsSrxnpR4e0-zRZbmRByBpVXUnbaZ818gUE/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bGc45MAcfsSrxnpR4e0-zRZbmRByBpVXUnbaZ818gUE/edit?usp=sharing)

## Description

**SMS-Activate** helps protect your privacy by providing temporary phone numbers to receive SMS online securely and anonymously. Perfect for verifying accounts on social networks, messengers, and other services, it eliminates the need to use your personal phone number. With numbers available from over 180 countries, SMS-Activate bypasses regional restrictions, enabling hassle-free registrations worldwide.

Key features include instant SMS reception, no SIM card requirement, affordable short or long-term rentals, and API integration for seamless automation. Whether you're a social media user, digital marketer, traveler, or privacy-conscious individual, SMS-Activate offers a reliable, cost-effective way to maintain anonymity while completing online verifications. Start using SMS-Activate to secure your online presence and avoid spam today!

## Review summary

Users praise the app's accurate verification and easy interface, but repeatedly report payment/top-up failures, difficulty purchasing coins, and subscription issues. Outages and maintenance worsen usability, with occasional slow or unresponsive support. Overall sentiment is mixed: functional when payments work, but frequent blocking problems undermine consistent use.

### Pros

- Accurate verification platform with an intuitive, easy-to-use interface.
- Overall good/nice app experience when the payment system is functional.
- Clear instructions help achieve accurate results when used correctly.

### Cons

- Payment system not working or unavailable for days, blocking top-ups and funding the account.
- Inability to purchase coins/credits due to repeated payment failures.
- Subscription payments/renewals not functioning.
- App frequently undergoes long maintenance or outages, hindering use.
- Top-up/deposit pages fail to load and support is sometimes unresponsive.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ru.startandroid.smsactivate)