Mailalert

What Mailalert is

Mailalert is an email-tracking extension for Gmail. It reports when a recipient opens a message or clicks a link in its body, and can send real-time activity alerts in Gmail. The free plan provides unlimited tracking of opens and link clicks, with no branded signature added to tracked emails. Mailalert says it does not need access to a Gmail account and does not read email, and registration is not required. It works with Gmail and is described as compatible with G Suite; Chrome is required. The listed platform is an extension. Its roadmap includes iOS and Android support, an activity dashboard, email scheduling and templates, and advanced analytics; these are planned items. The site lists [email protected] for support. Its privacy policy says the site may collect browser details and IP addresses in some cases, and cautions that internet transmissions and electronic storage cannot be guaranteed completely secure. The Free plan costs nothing, billed Free forever.

Who it suits

It suits Gmail users who want open and link-click alerts without paying or registering. Chrome is required, and the listed platform is an extension.

Limits

The free plan is listed as free forever and unlimited for email tracking. Chrome is required, and Mailalert is described for Gmail, with compatibility with G Suite.

Getting started

1. Visit https://www.mailalert.io/.
2. Use Chrome, which Mailalert requires.
3. Add and use the extension with Gmail.
4. Track message opens and link clicks and receive updates in Gmail.

Verdict

Mailalert covers open and link tracking for Gmail, with real-time alerts and no charge for its listed Free plan. Its current scope is an extension requiring Chrome; several additional functions appear only on its roadmap.