How to block email tracking on Superhuman
Superhuman includes a built-in read-status control scoped to its own behavior. Mailshade separately provides an opt-in integration for the web client: on mail.superhuman.com, Chrome's declarativeNetRequest cancels browser requests that match its reviewed tracker-pixel endpoint catalog. A local DOM scan detects pixels and supported tracking-link patterns; recognized links offer a direct-or-original choice. The dashboard records detected tracker occurrences by sender. This guide describes that tested browser-side scope.
Superhuman's built-in setting and its scope
Superhuman's read-status control governs its own behavior. Mailshade separately evaluates third-party browser requests against its reviewed tracker-pixel endpoint catalog.
Adding Mailshade on Superhuman
- Install Mailshade and opt into Superhuman.
- Open mail.superhuman.com.
- Open a controlled test message; browser requests matching reviewed tracker-pixel endpoints are cancelled via DNR.
- Use the red-eye overlay and dashboard to review what the separate local scan detected.
Dedicated integration
Mailshade ships an opt-in Superhuman adapter. Comparative claims about other products belong to the dated benchmark.
Link choice
For a supported tracking-link pattern, Mailshade shows the direct destination and original URL. You choose which one to open.
FAQ
Does Superhuman block email tracking on its own?
Superhuman has a built-in read-status setting scoped to its own surface. Mailshade separately evaluates browser requests against reviewed tracker-pixel endpoints.
How is Mailshade's Superhuman integration scoped?
Mailshade ships a dedicated adapter and opt-in DNR scope for mail.superhuman.com. Comparative behavior is reported by the dated benchmark rather than inferred from product descriptions.
Does Mailshade work in the Superhuman desktop app?
Mailshade is a Chrome MV3 extension for the Superhuman web client at mail.superhuman.com. It does not run inside a separate desktop wrapper that lacks extension support.
Will blocking trackers slow Superhuman down?
Chrome evaluates declarativeNetRequest rules rather than running an in-page script for each request. Actual responsiveness can vary by environment and requires separate measurement.
How much does Mailshade cost?
Core protection remains free after a 14-day Pro trial. Paid Pro starts at $3.99 per month or $19 one-time for Founders Lifetime, with the same pricing across clients.