Signal Private Messenger
Signal Private Messenger is made and published by Signal Foundation. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Signal Foundation. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Signal Foundation and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedHugely popularLoved by usersTop 10- Rating on Google Play
- 4.51
- 2,905,953 ratings
- Installs
- 210 million
- Last updated
- October 27, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 87.7 MB
Signal Private Messenger is one of the most installed apps on Google Play, with 210 million installs. Users love it: 4.5 stars from 2,905,953 ratings. Its best ranking is #3 in Top Free, Communication in Finland.
Pros & Cons
- Strong privacy with end-to-end encryption and open-source Signal Protocol
- Nonprofit, donation-funded model with no advertising or investor pressure
- Free to use and widely adopted with a high user rating
- Supports large group chats and community moderation features
- Extensive permission requests (location, contacts, camera, microphone, storage, etc.) may raise privacy concerns for some users
- Regional rankings are strong in a few European markets (Finland, Austria, Denmark) but global market presence is not detailed in the data
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Signal Private Messenger for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Signal Foundation, from Google Play“Say “hello” to privacy.”
Description by Signal Foundation Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
• Send texts, voice messages, photos, videos, GIFs, and files for free. Signal uses your phone’s data connection, so you avoid SMS and MMS fees.
• Call your friends with crystal-clear encrypted voice and video calls. Group calls supported for up to 50 people.
• Stay connected with group chats up to 1,000 people. Control who can post and manage group members with admin permission settings.
• Share image, text, and video Stories that disappear after 24 hours. Privacy settings keep you in charge of exactly who can see each Story.
• Signal is built for your privacy. We know nothing about you or who you’re talking to. Our open source Signal Protocol means that we can’t read your messages or listen to your calls. Neither can anyone else. No back doors, no data collection, no compromises.
• Signal is independent and not for profit; a different kind of tech from a different kind of organization. As a 501c3 nonprofit we are supported by your donations, not by advertisers or investors.
• For support, questions, or more information please visit https://support.signal.org/
To check out our source code, visit https://github.com/signalapp
Follow us on Twitter @signalapp and Instagram @signal_app
Recent changes:
Now you can optionally register for Signal without a phone number. Phone-numberless registration requires a small one-time fee to help prevent spam, but this in-app purchase is never directly associated with the new Signal account. We sincerely appreciate your help beta testing this new feature!
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 63
- App size
- 87.7 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Signal Private Messenger
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 8.33.2
- Launched
- May 2010
Alternatives
Similar apps and more from Signal FoundationAlternatives to Signal Private Messenger
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 2.2 million
- Per day
- 75 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 100+ million
- Launched
- May 2010
Installs over time
Signal Private Messenger has been installed 210 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 75 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #3
- Chart
- Top Free
- Communication
- Country
- Finland
Google Play Rankings for Signal Private Messenger
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Finland | Overall | Top Free |
| 8 | United States | Communication | Top Free |
| 6 | Germany | Communication | Top Free |
| 3 | Finland | Communication | Top Free |
| 67 | Germany | Overall | Top Free |
| 109 | United States | Overall | Top Free |
| 9 | Canada | Communication | Top Free |
| 24 | Finland | Applications | Top Free |
| 97 | Canada | Overall | Top Free |
| 5 | Austria | Communication | Top Free |
Ranking history in Finland
About the app and developer
About Signal Private Messenger
Signal Private Messenger is a communication app developed by Signal Foundation.
Install Statistics
Signal Private Messenger has been downloaded 210 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 2.2 million times. It is ranked #3 in communication.
User Ratings
Signal Private Messenger is rated 4.51 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 2.9 million ratings.
App Information
Signal Private Messenger is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 87.67 MB. The latest APK version available is 8.33.2. The last update was on October 27, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since May 2010.
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Frequently asked questions about Signal Private Messenger
Is Signal Private Messenger free?
Yes. Signal Private Messenger is free on Google Play.
Is Signal Private Messenger still available?
Yes. Signal Private Messenger is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 27, 2026.
Does Signal Private Messenger contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list Signal Private Messenger as containing ads.
How large is Signal Private Messenger?
Signal Private Messenger is 87.67 MB.
Is Signal Private Messenger suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of Signal Private Messenger as suitable for everyone.
How many times has Signal Private Messenger been installed?
Google Play lists 100,000,000+ installs for Signal Private Messenger.
How do people rate Signal Private Messenger?
Signal Private Messenger scores 4.51 out of 5 stars, from 2,905,953 ratings on Google Play.
Who made Signal Private Messenger?
Signal Private Messenger was developed by Signal Foundation. It is listed in the communication category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to Signal Private Messenger?
People looking at Signal Private Messenger also look at these communication apps: Brilliant Connect, Zangi - Private Messenger, Link Messenger, imo-International Calls & Chat, StealthTalk: Private Messenger.