GMX MailCheck for Firefox

Mail notifier for multiple email accounts

GMX MailCheck for Firefox - Email Notification Add-on

GMX MailCheck for Firefox is an efficient browser extension that enables users to receive real-time email notifications from multiple accounts including GMX, WEB.DE, 1&1, mail.com and more, directly on their browser and desktop. With just one click, you can read and write emails. It offers secure SSL encryption and password protection to ensure the highest security standards.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2 Overrides search engine
Daily users: 18,233
-162
Version: 8.0.17 (Last updated: 2024-12-05)
Version code: 5852438
Creation date: 2010-09-17
Weekly download count: 152
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • storage
  • management
  • notifications
  • contextMenus
  • identity
  • search
  • https://*.gmx.net/*
Size: 2.54M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

GMX MailCheck (v8.0.6)
100,000 3.19 (417)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy access to GMX email notifications
  • Overall satisfaction mentioned by several users after updates
  • Useful functionality for users relying on GMX for email
Cons
  • Recent updates have negatively affected user experience (visual issues and added unwanted features)
  • Required permissions are excessive and concerning to users
  • Inability to login or connect accounts due to persistent loading issues
  • Addon changes default search engine and homepage without user consent
  • Incompatibility with NoScript, limiting functionality for some users
Most mentioned
  • Issues with recent updates impacting usability
  • Excessive permissions required by the add-on
  • Unwanted changes to the default settings (homepage and search engine)
  • Login or connectivity problems
  • Visual degradation in newer versions
User reviews

by Alfred Schneider, 2025-02-06

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Add-on safety

Risk impact
Very high risk impact

GMX MailCheck for Firefox requires a lot of sensitive permissions. 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.
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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
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