# Gmail Dot Trick Generator

> Free tool by iExcel (https://gmaildottrick.co/) that lists every dot variation and +tag alias of a Gmail address. Gmail ignores dots in the username, so john.smith@gmail.com and johnsmith@gmail.com deliver to the same inbox.

Last updated: 2026-09-23

## Key facts

- Gmail ignores dots before the @ in @gmail.com addresses (Google: https://support.google.com/mail/answer/7436150).
- A username with n characters has 2^(n-1) dot placements; johnsmith (9 characters) has 256.
- Plus addressing (name+tag@gmail.com) also delivers to the same inbox.
- On Google Workspace (company) addresses dots change the address, but +tags still work.
- Outlook, Yahoo and iCloud do not ignore dots.

## Tool

- [Gmail Dot Trick Generator](https://gmaildottrick.co/): paste an address, then click any variation to copy it, copy all, or download a CSV. Free, no sign-up.

## FAQ

### Does the Gmail dot trick really deliver to one inbox?

Yes. Google confirms that dots don't matter in @gmail.com addresses, so john.smith@gmail.com, jo.hn.smith@gmail.com and johnsmith@gmail.com all deliver to the same Gmail inbox.

### How many dot variations does a Gmail address have?

A username with n characters has 2^(n-1) dot placements, because each gap between two characters can hold a dot or not. A 9-character username like johnsmith has 256. This tool lists every one for usernames up to 17 characters (65,536 variations).

### Does the dot trick work with Google Workspace or company email?

Dots don't: on work, school and other custom-domain Google accounts, dots change the address. Plus addressing does work there, so for a company address this tool keeps your address exactly as typed and lists +tag versions like name+signup@yourcompany.com.

### What is the difference between the dot trick and plus addressing?

The dot trick adds dots to the username (j.ohnsmith@gmail.com). Plus addressing adds a tag after a + sign (johnsmith+newsletter@gmail.com). Both reach the same Gmail inbox. Dots only work on @gmail.com; +tags also work on Google Workspace. Some sign-up forms reject the + sign, while a dotted address looks like any normal address.

### Does it work for Outlook, Yahoo or iCloud?

No. Only Gmail ignores dots in the username. This tool is built for Gmail and Google Workspace addresses.

### What can I use Gmail dot variations for?

Testing without extra inboxes: run welcome series, abandoned-cart and post-purchase flows; submit forms and pop-ups to check tags, list routing and personalization; and give each teammate their own address for parallel QA, while every test email lands in one inbox.

### Is this Gmail dot trick generator free?

Yes. No sign-up and no credit card. The address you enter is saved so iExcel can see how the tool is used, and you only get email from iExcel if you click "Email me the list".

## Publisher

- [iExcel](https://iexcel.co): digital marketing agency.