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: 521 ▲ 9
Rating: 3.68 (19)
Version: 1.10.0 (Last updated: 2020-03-09)
Creation date: 2019-10-09
Weekly download count: 7
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)
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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
  • It keeps a lovely ProtonMail icon/tab in Firefox for easy access
  • Simple and does what the user wants
  • Enhances speed of ProtonMail web app
  • Makes it convenient to use ProtonMail on desktop without entering credentials every time
  • No need to keep ProtonMail tab open
Cons
  • Doesn't recognize the mail.proton.me domain
  • Instructions are inaccurate
  • Doesn't work with container tab system
  • Mailto protocol handler doesn't work
  • The 'Preferred ProtonMail domain' setting doesn't seem to have any effect
  • May stop sending notifications after a few days
  • No unread indicator appears
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work/Not working
  • Notifications not working
  • Instructions inaccurate
  • Can't add account
  • Doesn't recognize mail.proton.me domain
  • No unread indicator appears
  • Compatibility issue with container tab system
Recent reviews
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) may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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