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Maildrop

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Spec score 7.6 #26 of 44 in Temporary email services

What it is

Maildrop provides temporary disposable email inboxes for receiving messages without sharing a real address. It requires no signup or password and supports custom addresses, making it suitable for one-off purchases and website registrations. Developers can use a GraphQL API to retrieve mailbox listings and messages, delete messages, and automate email testing. Incoming mail passes through Heluna antispam filters, which Maildrop says reduce spam by more than 90%. Every inbox is public, so other users can read its messages, and Maildrop cannot send email. Plain-text and HTML messages under 500k are accepted; 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 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. The service is free and available through its web interface and API.

Spec sheet

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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · maildrop.cc
Support
Users can contact Maildrop with questions or comments by emailing the address listed on its contact page.Read 8 Oct 2026 · maildrop.cc
Maker
Maildrop says it was created in California by Heluna.Read 8 Oct 2026 · maildrop.cc
Connection logging
Maildrop says it logs email and web connections and does not promise complete anonymity.Read 8 Oct 2026 · maildrop.cc
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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · maildrop.cc
Developer API
Developers can use a GraphQL API to retrieve mailbox listings and messages, delete messages, and automate email testing.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.maildrop.cc
Disposable inboxes
Maildrop provides temporary, disposable email addresses without requiring signup or a password.Read 8 Oct 2026 · maildrop.cc
Inbox retention
An inbox holds at most 10 messages, and inactive inboxes may be cleared after 24 hours or sooner to make room.Read 8 Oct 2026 · maildrop.cc
Message restrictions
Plain text and HTML messages are allowed if they are under 500k; attachments are removed.Read 8 Oct 2026 · maildrop.cc
No sending
Maildrop accepts messages but cannot send email from a Maildrop inbox.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.maildrop.cc
Public inboxes
Every inbox is public and any user can read messages, so the maker says not to send sensitive information.Read 8 Oct 2026 · maildrop.cc
Spam filtering
Maildrop filters incoming messages using Heluna antispam filters, which the maker says reduce spam by more than 90%.Read 8 Oct 2026 · maildrop.cc
Visitor tracking
Maildrop says it does not track users or use cookies to keep personal information, and uses an analytics pixel for aggregate data.Read 8 Oct 2026 · maildrop.cc

Plans and prices

Maildrop Free Free disposable inbox · maximum 10 messages · messages under 500k · inactive inboxes may be cleared after 24 hours Read 8 Oct 2026 · maildrop.cc

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • No signup or password required
  • Custom disposable addresses
  • GraphQL API for mailbox automation
  • Heluna spam filtering
  • Free web and API access

Limits

  • Inboxes are public
  • Cannot send email
  • Attachments are removed
  • Messages may be delayed or cleared

Who it suits

Maildrop suits people needing short-lived receiving addresses and developers automating mailbox retrieval or email tests.

Verdict

Maildrop is a free disposable inbox service with developer API access and no account requirement. Public mailboxes, short retention, message limits, and connection logging make it unsuitable for sensitive or private correspondence.

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