Guides and research
Sharing text safely, explained.
Practical guides, honest comparisons and what we learn from running TxtVanish. Every claim about another app links to that company’s own documentation.
What 1,151 shared messages tell us about how people share text
We looked at the settings behind 1,151 messages shared on TxtVanish. Half kept the default expiry, a quarter never expire, and 1 in 8 self-destructing notes was never opened.
GuideWhere does a password go after you send it by email, Slack or WhatsApp?
Email, Slack, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp and text messages all keep your messages somewhere. Here is how long each one holds on to a password you sent, from their own documentation.
GuideHow to send text from your phone to your computer: 9 ways compared
Email to yourself, WhatsApp, Telegram, notes apps, Phone Link, Universal Clipboard, KDE Connect, AirDrop and short codes: what each needs, how many steps it takes, and what it leaves behind.
ExplainerWhy chat apps burn one-time links before your friend opens them
WhatsApp, Slack, iMessage, Telegram, Discord and email security scanners open links the moment they’re shared. Here is why that destroys “view once” notes, and how to avoid it.
About the blog
Who writes the TxtVanish blog?
The TxtVanish team: the people who build and run the site. We write about sharing text safely and about how people actually use the tool.
How do you check facts about other apps?
Against each company’s own documentation and help pages, which every post links to. If something has changed, email hello@txtvanish.com and we’ll update the post.
Can I suggest a topic?
Yes. Email hello@txtvanish.com with the question you want answered.