Tool

UglyEmail

See if an email is tracked before you open it

Marketing and growthemailprivacytrackinggmailbrowser-extension
Answer

What founders should know about UglyEmail

UglyEmail is a Gmail browser extension that detects and blocks tracking pixels in incoming email, marking tracked messages with an eyeball icon. It stores data locally in the browser and is open source.

Best for

See if an email is tracked before you open it

Probably not for

Teams that need requirements this record cannot verify yet.

Overview

About UglyEmail

UglyEmail is a Gmail browser extension that detects and blocks tracking pixels in incoming email, marking tracked messages with an eyeball icon. It stores data locally in the browser and is open source.

Common use cases

  • block email tracking
  • detect read receipts
  • email privacy

Integrations

Gmail.

Decision criteria

  • Team fit and workflow maturity
  • Pricing model and free-tier constraints
  • Deployment, API, and integration requirements

Verified facts and evidence

ClaimValueSourceConfidence
Verification date2026-06-30StartupToolboxhigh
Pricing modelfreeStartupToolboxmedium

Methodology and freshness

A founder should be able to bookmark this page, compare the record with related options, and act without reopening scattered source tabs.

Use this record to narrow fit, pricing, and integration risk before starting trials.

Last reviewed: Jun 30, 2026

Who should consider UglyEmail?

See if an email is tracked before you open it

How current is this tool record?

Startup Atlas last checked this record on 2026-06-30.

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