Who is mboxreader for?

mboxreader is a consumer product built for gmail users and privacy-conscious individuals.

Does mboxreader have a free plan?

Yes — mboxreader is free to use.

Is mboxreader still maintained?

Unverified. mboxreader has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

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mboxreader

mboxreader.comProductivity & Work

Mboxreader is a browser-based tool that allows users to load and explore Gmail Takeout mbox files entirely client-side. No data leaves the user's device, ensuring complete privacy. It supports files up to 3GB (more with sign-in) and includes a demo mailbox for testing.

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Overview

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mboxreader sits in PulseGate's Productivity & Work category. It focuses on accessing and reading Gmail Takeout backups without installing software or sending data to a server. mboxreader is a consumer product aimed at gmail users and privacy-conscious individuals. mboxreader is free to use. mboxreader is available on the web.

mboxreader first shipped in 2024. Key capabilities include Local Processing, File Upload, and Demo Mailbox.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Local Processing
File Upload
Demo Mailbox
Dark Mode

Built with & integrations

Framework

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Runs on

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React: __remixManifest in the HTML

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed24 Jul · 21:13 UTC
Show HN: Mboxreader – easily view your Gmail Takeouts verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about mboxreader

What does mboxreader do?: Mboxreader focuses on accessing and reading Gmail Takeout backups without installing software or sending data to a server. It is catalogued under Productivity & Work on PulseGate.
Who is mboxreader for?: mboxreader is a consumer product built for gmail users and privacy-conscious individuals.
Does mboxreader have a free plan?: Yes — mboxreader is free to use.
What platforms does mboxreader run on?: mboxreader runs on the web.
Is mboxreader still maintained?: Unverified. mboxreader has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
How long has mboxreader been around?: mboxreader first shipped in 2024.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
Built for: Gmail users and privacy-conscious individuals
Model: B2C
Solves: Accessing and reading Gmail Takeout backups without installing software or sending data to a server.

Live coverage

Identity confidence: High · 90.8
Indexed: 24 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 24 Jul 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: show-hn-mboxreader-easily-view-your-gmail-takeouts-mboxreader-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 24 Jul 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 24 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 24 Jul 2026
Canonical URL: https://mboxreader.com/

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