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I fully support this idea.
Beyond having a standalone Contacts application, it would also be great if Proton Contacts evolved into a more modern and complete contact manager similar to Apple Contacts.
Some features that would greatly improve the experience:
- A larger and more comfortable contact interface
- Full-page contact profiles instead of a small side panel
- Support for social media links (Instagram, LinkedIn, Mastodon, etc.)
- Custom URL fields with personalized labels
- Better support for modern digital identities
- Richer notes and custom fields
- Improved contact organization and editing experienceAs Proton becomes a complete ecosystem, having a more advanced Contacts experience would make perfect sense.
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Hello Proton Team,
I'd like to support this request by adding a specific angle that seems missing from existing suggestions.
Context
I've been a Proton subscriber for about 2–3 months. While relatively new, I'm already deeply impressed by your privacy-focused approach. However, the current Contacts interface presents a significant usability challenge for daily tasks.
The Problem
Currently, Proton Contacts is confined to a side panel in Proton Mail, which makes:
- Batch editing nearly impossible
- Quick navigation between contacts difficult
- Comparing/syncing multiple contacts laborious
- Adding complex fields (multiple phones, addresses, notes) not ergonomic
Why This Matters Now
1. Ecosystem consistency — Mail, Calendar, Drive all have their own dedicated interfaces. Why not Contacts?
2. Real-world need — As others have noted, many users perform quarterly or annual batch updates of their contacts. Doing this in a small side panel becomes extremely tedious.
3. Preventing Big Tech leakage — Some users end up using Google Contacts on mobile simply because the Proton alternative is too restrictive to manage effectively. This runs counter to our goal of disconnecting from tech giants.
A Concrete Reference: iCloud Web Contacts
Apple's iCloud Contacts web interface offers a clean, full-page experience that includes:
- ✓ List/table view with multi-select capabilities
- ✓ Bulk operations (delete, merge, export)
- ✓ Smooth search and filtering without leaving the page
- ✓ Easy field editing without sidebar constraints
This proves that a dedicated, privacy-respecting contact management interface is entirely feasible without compromising security or simplicity. Proton could take inspiration from this model while maintaining its own UX identity and Swiss privacy standards.
Specific Request
A dedicated "full-page" web interface for Proton Contacts (not necessarily a mobile app first) enabling:
- ✓ Table view with sorting, filtering, and multi-select
- ✓ Mass contact editing (like seasonal/quarterly updates)
- ✓ Clear duplicate management tools
- ✓ Smooth navigation without email inbox distractions
- ✓ Consistency with the standalone feel of Proton Calendar and Drive
Conclusion
According to some community feedback, this functionality existed before (prior to an interface merger/reduction). Restoring it would address a strong community expectation that's been voiced since 2021+. It would also bring Proton's ecosystem closer to parity with major competitors—while staying true to our privacy values.
Thank you for your consideration and for all the work you do.
— A Privacy-Conscious Proton Subscriber