ProtonMail (unofficial)

Unofficial ProtonMail extension. Provides notifications and makes it possible to close the ProtonMail tab, and even the browser, without getting logged out.
What is ProtonMail (unofficial)?
ProtonMail (unofficial) is a Firefox plugin designed to enhance user experience with ProtonMail, a secure email service. Features of the add-on include unread email badges, notifications for new emails, persistence of user sessions, and the ability to view a list of unread emails within the extension. Persistent sessions can be saved to the browser's memory or disk. It enables user convenience by ensuring the ProtonMail tab isn't necessarily required to be open for ongoing Mail activity.

Add-on stats

By: Gitladen7
Users: 496 ▼ -4
Rating: 3.55 (20)
Version: 1.10.0 (Last updated: 2020-03-09)
Creation date: 2019-10-09
Weekly download count: 8
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://mail.protonmail.com/*
  • https://old.protonmail.com/*
  • https://beta.protonmail.com/*
  • https://app.protonmail.ch/*
  • https://protonirockerxow.onion/*
  • tabs
  • storage
  • cookies
  • notifications
  • webRequest
  • See more
Size: 195.21K

Other platforms

ProtonMail (unofficial) (v1.10.0)
3.42 (12) 1,000
ProtonMail (unofficial) (v1.10.0)
5.00 (2) 1,245
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Add-on summary

Unofficial ProtonMail extension. Provides notifications and makes it possible to close the ProtonMail tab, and even the browser, without getting logged out.

Issues and help: https://github.com/gitladen7/protonmail-webextension/wiki Source code: https://github.com/gitladen7/protonmail-webextension

General Settings:

  • Fetch interval: Select how often the extension will check for new emails.
Settings:
  • Persist session: Check it to keep the sessions in browser memory.
  • Persist session even if browser is closed: Check it to save the sessions to disk. WARNING: Your mailbox password will be written to your hard drive.
  • Show unread count badge: A badge will show on the extension icon with the number of unread emails on the INBOX.
  • Show notifications on new emails: If checked then the extension will show a notification when you receive an email.
  • Enable peeking: If checked then you will be able to see a list of your inbox unread emails in the extension itself.

FAQ

Which are those "2 other sites" on the permissions? Those sites are app.protonmail.ch and protonirockerxow.onion, both of them official ProtonMail domains.

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
  • Convenient to use ProtonMail on desktop without repeatedly entering credentials and 2FA
  • Enhances speed of ProtonMail web app
  • Notification feature was appreciated when it worked
Cons
  • Doesn't work consistently or at all for many users
  • Fails to recognize the 'mail.proton.me' domain
  • Issues with logging in and account recognition
  • Problems with notifications, often ceasing to function
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work or has stopped working
  • Notification issues
  • Account recognition problems
  • Requires adjustments to browser settings to function properly
Recent reviews
Doesn't work anymore. But thanks anyway !

Doesn't recognise the mail.proton.me domain and wont let me add my account to it, basically rendering it pointless
by GlyphCreep, 2023-04-04
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

ProtonMail (unofficial) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

ProtonMail (unofficial) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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