About
Signal is a free messaging app built around end-to-end encryption, keeping all communication completely private. Send texts, voice messages, photos, videos, GIFs, and files over your data connection without SMS or MMS fees. Make encrypted voice and video calls with up to 50 people in a group call, or chat in groups up to 1,000 members with admin controls. Share Stories that disappear after 24 hours with granular privacy settings. Signal uses open source encryption that prevents even Signal from reading your messages or listening to calls—no backdoors, no data collection. The app is run by a nonprofit organization supported by donations, not advertisers or investors.
Highlights
- End-to-end encryption on all messages, calls, and files using open source Signal Protocol
- Group calls with up to 50 participants and group chats supporting 1,000 members
- Stories that disappear after 24 hours with customizable privacy settings per story
- Admin controls for group management including permissions for who can post and manage members
- Nonprofit organization funded by donations, not advertisers or investors
Best for
People prioritizing privacy in their messaging, including those avoiding SMS fees by using data connections, and users in groups or organizations needing secure communication without corporate data collection.
At a glance
Signal - Private Messenger is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 519,951 ratings and is available on iOS and Android — all free to download.
It is developed by Signal Messenger, LLC.
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