Question 1

Is Smells Phishy really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The web app offers 3 quick scans per day with no signup required. The extension includes a free tier with 1 deep scan/day, and Pro offers 100 deep scans/month.

Question 2

What happens to my email content?

Accepted Answer

We never store your emails. You paste content, we send it to AI for analysis, return the verdict, and immediately discard it. Note: The third-party AI provider may have their own data retention policies.

Question 3

How accurate is the phishing detection?

Accepted Answer

We use a two-layer detection system: Link Intelligence checks URLs against Google Safe Browsing and URLscan threat databases, while AI Analysis detects social engineering tactics and suspicious patterns. No tool is 100% accurate.

Question 4

Why only 3 scans per day on the web app?

Accepted Answer

AI and threat-intel analysis cost money. The 3/day web cap helps keep the public scanner sustainable while free to use. The extension has a free tier with 1 deep scan/day and Pro with 100 deep scans/month.

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