Unofficial (not affiliated with Google). Encrypts subject, text & attachments with AES-256-GCM, locally in the browser.
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#291K
#239K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 13 Jul 2026
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Latest, 15 Oct 2026:3 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About E2E Encryption for Gmail
E2E Encryption for Gmail is an unofficial browser extension that encrypts the subject,
message text, and attachments of your Gmail messages directly in the browser with
AES-256-GCM – before they ever leave Gmail.
IMPORTANT: This extension has no connection to Google and is not an official
Gmail product.
HOW IT WORKS
• You create a shared key for each contact (self-generated or existing) and
exchange it once via a secure channel (in person, messenger, phone – not by
email).
• When composing, you enable the 🔒 icon in the toolbar – the subject, text, and
all attachments are automatically encrypted before sending.
• When reading, the extension recognizes encrypted messages by the key's
fingerprint and decrypts them automatically if the matching contact is stored.
FEATURES
• AES-256-GCM encryption for subject, text, and file attachments
• Automatic detection & decryption when reading, based on a key fingerprint
(the key itself is never revealed)
• Contact management with key generator, export/import as JSON
• Runs entirely locally – no servers, no tracking, no analytics
PRIVACY
All contacts and keys are stored exclusively locally in your browser
(localStorage of mail.google.com). There is no server, no cloud sync,
and no sharing with third parties. Details: see privacy policy.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Both communication partners need the extension and the same key. Encrypted
messages cannot be read by recipients without this extension. This extension is a
tool for personal use and does not replace a vetted security solution for
highly sensitive or business-critical communication.
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