Unsubscribe Alternatives

Unsubscribing from emails can confirm your email address is active, leading to more spam. Some senders sell your email address to other companies after you unsubscribe. Email Ferret provides privacy-friendly alternatives that block unwanted emails without confirming your email address is active.

Email Ferret provides several alternatives: (1) Blocklist to always block specific senders or domains, (2) Automatic spam detection to catch and route unwanted emails, (3) Folder organization to route emails away from your inbox, (4) Adjustable spam threshold to control what gets flagged. These methods block emails without confirming your email address.

Blocking emails through Email Ferret does not send any response to the sender, so your email address is not confirmed as active. Unsubscribing often requires clicking a link or sending a response, which confirms your email address is valid and can lead to more spam.

Yes, Email Ferret includes a blocklist feature that allows you to always block specific senders or domains. Blocklist entries take effect immediately and ensure unwanted senders are never allowed through, even if they might otherwise pass spam detection.

Blocking emails through Email Ferret silently routes them away from your inbox without sending any response to the sender. Unsubscribing requires clicking a link or sending a response, which confirms your email address is active. Blocking is more privacy-friendly and prevents email address confirmation.