Chrome Extension for Gmail

Find years of forgotten sensitive documents in your Gmail

Tax returns, SSNs, bank statements, medical records — sitting in your inbox for years. ThunderSweep finds them in 60 seconds so you can delete them safely.

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100% local processing Your emails never leave your device Open source scanner

How It Works

Three simple steps to clean up years of sensitive documents hiding in your inbox.

1

Connect Your Gmail

One-click Google sign-in. We only request read access — ThunderSweep never modifies anything without your permission.

2

Scan in 60 Seconds

ThunderSweep scans your attachments locally in your browser. PDFs, spreadsheets, Word docs, even ZIP files.

3

Review & Clean Up

See exactly what was found. Download a report, then safely bulk-delete sensitive emails to Gmail's trash.

Everything You Need to Secure Your Inbox

Powerful scanning, simple interface, total privacy.

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Deep Attachment Scanning

Scans PDFs, Word docs, Excel spreadsheets, and ZIP archives for sensitive patterns.

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Smart Pattern Detection

Finds SSNs, tax forms, bank account numbers, medical records, EINs, and more with validated checks (Luhn, structure validation).

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Safe Bulk Delete

Download a CSV report first, then bulk-delete with a 4-step safety confirmation. Moves to trash — never permanent.

Pause & Resume

Large inbox? Pause your scan anytime and pick up right where you left off. Progress is saved automatically.

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Filter & Sort Results

Filter by category (tax, financial, medical), date range, or keyword. Sort by sensitivity, date, or sender.

Scan Caching

Already scanned? ThunderSweep remembers. Re-scans only process new emails — saving you time.

What ThunderSweep Detects

Comprehensive pattern matching with smart validation to reduce false positives.

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Tax Documents W-2, 1099, 1040, tax returns
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Financial Records Bank accounts, routing numbers, credit cards
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Social Security Numbers SSN format with structure validation
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Medical Records Patient IDs, NPI numbers, health insurance
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Business Documents EIN numbers, LLC formation docs
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ZIP Archives Scans files inside ZIP attachments

Simple, Affordable Pricing

Start free. Upgrade only when you need to act on your results.

Free

$0
No credit card required
  • Scan your entire inbox
  • See total sensitive document count
  • 3 results shown in detail
  • 2 scans per week
  • 1 Gmail account
Install Free

Shield

$3.99/mo
Cancel anytime
  • Everything in Unlock
  • Unlimited scans
  • Real-time email monitoring
  • Outbound attachment warnings
  • Monthly pattern updates
Start Shield

Family

$5.99/mo
Cancel anytime
  • Everything in Shield
  • Up to 5 Gmail accounts
  • Protect your whole family
  • One subscription, multiple inboxes
Start Family Plan

Your Privacy Comes First

ThunderSweep is built on a simple principle: your emails should never leave your device. Everything happens locally in your browser.

  • All scanning happens in your browser — no servers involved
  • We never see, store, or transmit your email content
  • Scanner code is open source on GitHub — verify it yourself
  • Disconnect anytime — we have nothing to delete because we stored nothing
  • Minimal permissions — read-only until you choose to delete
Read our full Privacy Policy →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can ThunderSweep read my emails?
ThunderSweep requests read access to scan your attachments for sensitive patterns. All processing happens locally in your browser. We never see, store, or transmit any of your email content. Our scanner code is open source so you can verify this yourself.
What happens when I delete emails?
Deleted emails are moved to your Gmail trash, where they remain for 30 days before Google permanently removes them. ThunderSweep never permanently deletes anything — you always have a recovery window.
Is the free version actually useful?
Yes! The free tier scans your entire inbox and shows you the total count of sensitive documents found, plus 3 detailed results. Most people are shocked by how many forgotten tax returns and bank statements are sitting in their inbox. If you want to act on all findings, upgrade to Scan Unlock for a one-time $2.99.
What's the difference between Scan Unlock and Shield?
Scan Unlock ($2.99 one-time) unlocks all results from your current scan so you can review, download, and delete. Shield ($3.99/mo) gives you unlimited future scans, real-time monitoring for new sensitive attachments, and monthly pattern updates. Think of Unlock as a one-time cleanup and Shield as ongoing protection.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. We offer a 30-day no-questions-asked refund for Scan Unlock. For Shield and Family subscriptions, you can cancel anytime and won't be charged again.
What file types does it scan?
ThunderSweep scans PDF, Word (.docx), Excel (.xlsx), text files, and CSV files. It also opens and scans files inside ZIP archives. Password-protected files are flagged for your review.

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