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Maildrop
What it is
Maildrop is a free web and API service for receiving email at temporary, disposable addresses without signup or a password. It is intended for one-off purchases, website registrations, and other situations where users do not want to share a real address. Custom addresses are supported. Developers can use the GraphQL API to retrieve mailbox listings and messages, delete messages, and automate email testing. Incoming mail passes through Heluna antispam filters, which the maker says reduce spam by more than 90%. Every inbox is public, so anyone can read its messages, and Maildrop cannot send email. Plain text and HTML messages under 500k are accepted, but attachments are removed. An inbox holds at most 10 messages, and inactive inboxes may be cleared after 24 hours or sooner. Mail servers not previously seen by Maildrop may be greylisted, delaying delivery by at least 15 minutes and sometimes up to an hour. Maildrop says it logs email and web connections and does not promise complete anonymity.
For and against
For
- No signup or password required
- Custom disposable addresses
- GraphQL API available
- Heluna spam filtering
- Free service
Against
- Public inboxes expose messages
- Cannot send email
- Attachments are removed
- Inboxes hold at most 10 messages
The verdict
Maildrop provides quick, disposable inboxes and a developer API at no cost. Public mailboxes, message limits, removed attachments, delivery delays, and limited anonymity make it unsuitable for sensitive communication.
Who it suits
Maildrop suits people needing a temporary inbox for registrations or one-off purchases. Developers can use its GraphQL API for mailbox retrieval, deletion, and email testing.
Plans and prices
Maildrop
Free disposable inbox · maximum 10 messages · messages under 500k · inactive inboxes may be cleared after 24 hours
Read 8 Oct 2026 · maildrop.cc
On the record
- Connection logging
- Maildrop says it logs email and web connections and does not promise complete anonymity.maildrop.cc · read 8 Oct 2026
- Delivery delays
- Maildrop greylists mail servers it has not seen before, which can delay delivery by at least 15 minutes and sometimes up to an hour.maildrop.cc · read 8 Oct 2026
- Developer API
- Developers can use a GraphQL API to retrieve mailbox listings and messages, delete messages, and automate email testing.docs.maildrop.cc · read 8 Oct 2026
- Disposable inboxes
- Maildrop provides temporary, disposable email addresses without requiring signup or a password.maildrop.cc · read 8 Oct 2026
- Inbox retention
- An inbox holds at most 10 messages, and inactive inboxes may be cleared after 24 hours or sooner to make room.maildrop.cc · read 8 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Maildrop says it was created in California by Heluna.maildrop.cc · read 8 Oct 2026
- Message restrictions
- Plain text and HTML messages are allowed if they are under 500k; attachments are removed.maildrop.cc · read 8 Oct 2026
- No sending
- Maildrop accepts messages but cannot send email from a Maildrop inbox.docs.maildrop.cc · read 8 Oct 2026
- Public inboxes
- Every inbox is public and any user can read messages, so the maker says not to send sensitive information.maildrop.cc · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The service is intended for receiving email when users do not want to share their real address, including one-off purchases and website registrations.maildrop.cc · read 8 Oct 2026
- Spam filtering
- Maildrop filters incoming messages using Heluna antispam filters, which the maker says reduce spam by more than 90%.maildrop.cc · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can contact Maildrop with questions or comments by emailing the address listed on its contact page.maildrop.cc · read 8 Oct 2026
- Visitor tracking
- Maildrop says it does not track users or use cookies to keep personal information, and uses an analytics pixel for aggregate data.maildrop.cc · read 8 Oct 2026
