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MyEtherWallet

One of Ethereum's original open-source self-custody toolsNot published
10 / 1056% measured
#1 of 15 in Crypto wallets
11.7 yr
Track record
public record
143 ms
Latency
our probe

What is MyEtherWallet?

MyEtherWallet, widely known as MEW, is one of the oldest self-custody tools in Ethereum. Open source and client-side, it lets you create and use Ethereum wallets while keeping keys under your own control. For years it has been a reference point for direct, no-middleman access to the network.

Why it tops our wallet list

MEW earns the highest score in this group on the strength of the two things we measure most directly. Its track record is exceptional, by our data more than 11 years, the longest in the category. And our probe of its public site and backend was quick, around 143 ms. That combination of longevity and responsiveness is hard to beat.

One transparency note

Our probe could not reach a status page (it returned as blocked in our check), so we cannot confirm live incident reporting either way. That is a small asterisk against an otherwise strong measured profile.

Best for

  • Ethereum users who want a long-established, open-source interface.
  • People who value client-side, self-directed access to the network.
  • Users comfortable managing their own keys directly.

Less ideal for

  • Those wanting broad non-EVM coverage such as Bitcoin or Solana.
  • Newcomers who prefer heavy guardrails and hand-holding.

The candid caveats

MEW's long history and open code are reassuring, but self-custody still means you alone are responsible for keys and every transaction. Its very prominence has long made it a target for phishing sites impersonating it, so verifying you are on the genuine service matters. We rate track record, our latency probe and transparency; we do not audit the code, though its open-source nature invites outside review.

A tool for the self-directed

MEW has always appealed to users who want to understand and control the mechanics rather than hide them behind a polished shell. It supports connecting hardware wallets and interacting with contracts directly, which makes it a capable companion for people who keep their keys in cold storage and only bring MEW in to sign. That directness is also why it rewards care: with fewer guardrails than a consumer app, a careless paste of the wrong address or a visit to a lookalike site carries full consequences. Used deliberately, its combination of open code, long survival and quick probe response is a strong foundation for hands-on Ethereum users.

How MyEtherWallet scores

Scored on the criteria that matter for crypto wallets.

Crypto wallets#1 of 1510 / 1056% measured
TRACKTrack record
54% weight10/10

Live 11.7 yr (since founding (2015), public record). Most failures happen young, so time survived is real signal.

measured 2026-08-25 11:09 UTCevidence ↗
PERFLatency
46% weight10/10

Median 143 ms to first byte from the live interface, our own probe, slowest sample discarded, single location. Compared only within this category.

measured 2026-08-25 11:09 UTCevidence ↗
STATUSStatus transparency
n/a

Their status host turned our probe away — the page exists and we could not read it, so n/a rather than a mark against them.

INCIDIncident repair time
n/a

No incident feed we can read, so no repair time to compute.

FAQ

Is MyEtherWallet safe to use?+

It has the longest track record we measured and is open source, but self-custody puts key and transaction responsibility on you. Its fame also attracts phishing clones, so verify the genuine site.

Is MEW non-custodial?+

Yes. MEW is a client-side, self-custody interface. You hold the keys; no company can access or recover your funds.

Why does MEW rank first?+

It combines the longest track record in our list, over a decade, with a quick probe response near 143 ms. We could not reach its status page, a minor transparency asterisk.