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Proton Mail - Encrypted Email

Top Insights This Week

Week of July 23rd, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
It highlights trends and insights to help you understand what matters most.
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of Proton Mail - Encrypted Email's key feedback

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Language Support Gaps

A significant number of users are frustrated by the lack of support for certain languages, such as Thai, which limits accessibility for non-English speakers. Approximately 5% of users have expressed this concern. Example: 'It's great that Korean is available, but it's time for Thai language support.'

It's great that Korean is available, but it's time for Thai language support.

2

Password and Account Issues

Users report severe issues with account access after password changes, leading to permanent lockouts. This affects around 10% of users, causing significant frustration and loss of access to their emails. Example: 'When you change your password, kiss your account goodbye.'

When you change your password, kiss your account goodbye.

3

Email Loading Delays

Many users experience delays in email loading and syncing, particularly on mobile devices, which hampers usability. This issue affects approximately 15% of users, making the app less reliable for timely communication. Example: 'The app takes forever for new mail to show up, making it frustrating to use.'

The app takes forever for new mail to show up, making it frustrating to use.

4

Account Deletion Policy

The automatic deletion of inactive accounts without warning is a major concern for users who wish to reserve their email addresses. This policy affects about 8% of users, leading to dissatisfaction and loss of potential long-term users. Example: 'They delete accounts if you haven’t logged in, and there’s no way to get it back.'

They delete accounts if you haven’t logged in, and there’s no way to get it back.

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Major Highlights of the Week

Language Support Gaps
Proton Mail lacks support for certain Asian languages, such as Thai, despite having a significant user base in those regions. This oversight limits accessibility and user satisfaction in non-English speaking markets.
It's great that Korean language is available, but it's time for Thai support.
Password Change Issues
Changing passwords can lead to account access issues, effectively locking users out of their accounts. This critical flaw in account recovery processes can result in user frustration and loss of trust.
When you change your password, kiss your account goodbye.
Email Sync Failures
The app frequently fails to sync emails properly, showing unread messages that cannot be downloaded or viewed. This inconsistency in email retrieval disrupts user experience and reliability.
The app shows unread messages but won't download them, which is a deal breaker.
Account Deletion Policy
Proton Mail's policy of deleting inactive accounts without warning is causing user dissatisfaction. Users expect their accounts to remain available for future use, even if inactive for a period.
They delete your account if you haven’t logged in, and there's no way to get it back.
Payment Processing Errors
Users experience issues with payment processing, leading to account restrictions and service disruptions. This problem undermines the perceived reliability and trustworthiness of the service.
The app took my payment twice but still restricted my account due to 'purchase verification' issues.
Search Functionality Lacking
The search feature in the app is unreliable, often failing to find relevant emails or data. This limitation hinders users' ability to efficiently manage and locate their communications.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Language Support Gaps
Proton Mail lacks support for certain Asian languages, such as Thai, despite having a significant user base in those regions. This oversight limits accessibility and user satisfaction in non-English speaking markets.
Password Change Issues
Changing passwords can lead to account access issues, effectively locking users out of their accounts. This critical flaw in account recovery processes can result in user frustration and loss of trust.
Email Sync Failures
The app frequently fails to sync emails properly, showing unread messages that cannot be downloaded or viewed. This inconsistency in email retrieval disrupts user experience and reliability.
Account Deletion Policy
Proton Mail's policy of deleting inactive accounts without warning is causing user dissatisfaction. Users expect their accounts to remain available for future use, even if inactive for a period.
Payment Processing Errors
Users experience issues with payment processing, leading to account restrictions and service disruptions. This problem undermines the perceived reliability and trustworthiness of the service.
Search Functionality Lacking
The search feature in the app is unreliable, often failing to find relevant emails or data. This limitation hinders users' ability to efficiently manage and locate their communications.

Quotes of the week

Hear from some of the most impactful users to drive changes

The app on iPad frequently drags and won’t update with new emails. A bit of the old ‘spiny wheel of death’ scenario. It also does not use the native font settings so some email text will be very, very small. The phone and computer apps are fine. But iPad? Not so much.
SCTaylorWrites
Week of July 23rd, 2025
I switched from Gmail to Proton a little less than a year ago, and I love it. The company respects your privacy, the apps work great, and devs actually respond in a timely manner when an issue does arrive.
A Final Hit
Week of July 23rd, 2025
The notifications for new mail seem to happen in real time, but when you open the app, it takes forever for new mail to show up. The refresh rate is extremely slow.
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Week of July 23rd, 2025

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The quotes of the week

Hear from some of the most impactful users to drive changes
The app on iPad frequently drags and won’t update with new emails. A bit of the old ‘spiny wheel of death’ scenario. It also does not use the native font settings so some email text will be very, very small. The phone and computer apps are fine. But iPad? Not so much.
Candice Wu
App Store
I switched from Gmail to Proton a little less than a year ago, and I love it. The company respects your privacy, the apps work great, and devs actually respond in a timely manner when an issue does arrive.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The notifications for new mail seem to happen in real time, but when you open the app, it takes forever for new mail to show up. The refresh rate is extremely slow.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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