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Android Apps > Communication > ArcaneChat Private Messenger
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ArcaneChat Private Messenger

by adbenitez · Communication · Free
On Google Play since January 2025 · Data updated 2026-10-30

ArcaneChat Private Messenger is made and published by adbenitez. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with adbenitez. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to adbenitez and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

NicheLoved by users
Rating on Google Play
4.59
148 ratings
Installs
9.6 thousand
Last updated
October 17, 2026
Ads
No ads
Size
38.1 MB

ArcaneChat Private Messenger is a niche app, with 9.6 thousand installs. Users love it: 4.6 stars from 148 ratings.

Official page on Google Play

Summary

ArcaneChat is a private, secure Delta Chat-based messenger designed for families, with anonymous sign-up, cross-device syncing, and ad-free messaging. It emphasizes privacy with end-to-end encryption and a rich set of in-chat features, including mini-apps and group collaboration.

Pros & Cons

  • Anonymous sign-up with no phone number required
  • End-to-end encryption for private chats
  • Multi-profile and multi-device support
  • Rich in-chat mini-apps for quick collaboration
  • Not ranked in any top lists
  • Requests a broad set of permissions (location, camera, microphone, etc.)
  • Primarily focused on private vs. traditional messaging features

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on ArcaneChat Private Messenger for Android

★★★★★ Jean Elchinger · Jul 24, 2026
Best decentralized secure messaging app to exit surveillance and chat control. Easy to synchronize between devices. End-to-end encryption using best in class GPG and autocrypt. Audio and video calls supported. Free stickers. Great for kids without SIM card because no identity tied to phone nor email. Arcane Chat support many new and advanced features not yet in Delta Chat.
★★★★☆ MohammadMehdi Gholami · Aug 5, 2026
It would be great if you could add the following features to the app: Pinning messages in groups, Mentioning people in messages, Creating topics in groups, similar to Telegram
★★★★★ GvK · Jul 24, 2026
This is an amazing app for messaging. NO ids required, no phone numbers, nothing. Operates, through servers all over the world, not just that one big tech server. In fact, no BIG TECH involved at all ! Developed in Europe !!! It is resilient to outages. If one server is out of action all just keeps working via another selected servers. All of this in the background, you don't even have to know. Sent text to individuals or groups ! Make phone calls ! Just brilliant.
★☆☆☆☆ Don Douglass · Sep 25, 2026
Do not install this app. I installed it, and now I can't get rid of it. Glassware shows that even when the app has been force stopped it still tryss to access the internet. I have tried many ways to install it, but every try is a failure. It really acts like a virus!

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By adbenitez, from Google Play

“Keeping your chats secret • Encrypted private messenger without phone numbers”

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Description by adbenitez Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
ArcaneChat is an open-source, private messenger and secure chat app for people who want digital privacy and independence. Anonymous sign-up, end-to-end encrypted messaging, zero ads, and no phone number required.

• Anonymous: We do not ask for your phone number, email, or any personal data. We know nothing about you.

• Sovereign: Your profile lives in your pocket, not on a corporate cloud server. You truly own your data.

• Confidential: Every message and call is end-to-end encrypted. Not even we can read your messages or listen to your calls. We also have no access or control over the list of groups and channels you are in.

• Interactive Mini-Apps: Elevate your group messaging with synchronized, in-chat tools. Play games, create shared shopping lists, split bills, and use a rich text editor with your group in real time. All data inside mini-apps is end-to-end encrypted and they work even while offline.

• Secure Audio & Video Calls: High-quality, encrypted voice and video calls keep you close to family, friends, and colleagues, even while traveling.

• Multi-Profile: Manage different identities effortlessly. Separate work or club activities from private life.

• Resilient: Offline-first and designed to work reliably on slow or poor connectivity (2G/3G/weak Wi-Fi) when other messaging apps fail to connect.

• Open Source & Decentralized: Fully open-source and auditable. Built on decentralized protocols. Interoperable with Delta Chat and other chatmail clients.

Why "Arcane Chat"?
"Arcane" means secret, hidden, known only to a few. We chose this name to reflect our core mission: providing you with a hidden, secure space for your private conversations, backed by robust, modern cryptography.

Take control of your digital footprint.
Download ArcaneChat and experience messaging as it should be: private, secure and entirely yours.

To check out our source code, visit https://github.com/ArcaneChat

Follow us on:
• Mastodon/Fediverse: https://fosstodon.org/@arcanechat
• Our channel inside ArcaneChat itself! get the invite link at: https://arcanechat.me/#contact

Recent changes:
✦ New feature: pinned messages in chats!
✦ Updated default chat wallpaper
✦ Mark official ArcaneChat account and channel as verified
✦ Improved "Message Info" dialog with nicer view of who read your message
✦ Allow to attach new mini-apps from the chat's apps gallery
✦ Fix: rotated videos are now displayed with correct aspect ratios
✦ Fix: do not convert animated WebPs into static images
✦ Several bug fixes, updated translations, and more
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
?
App size
38.1 MB
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by ArcaneChat Private Messenger

36 permissions
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Trust & Safety: The app requests a wide range of permissions (location, camera, microphone, foreground services, etc.) to support calls, media sharing, and background activity. This aligns with its private messaging and Delta Chat-based design; users should review permissions at install.

Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
2.63.0
Launched
January 2025
  • Oct 17, 2026UpdateVersion 2.63.0
  • Sep 25, 2026UpdateVersion 2.62.0
  • Sep 3, 2026UpdateVersion 2.59.2
  • Aug 24, 2026UpdateVersion 2.59.1
  • Aug 12, 2026UpdateVersion 2.58.1
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
2.1 thousand
Per day
69
30-day average
Play install range
5+ thousand
Launched
January 2025

Installs over time

ArcaneChat Private Messenger has been installed 9.6 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 69 installs per day.

Rankings

Google Play top charts
Highest rank
#180
Chart
Top Free
Communication
Country
Germany

Google Play Rankings for ArcaneChat Private Messenger

Top rankings

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180 Germany Communication Top Free
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Ranking history in Germany

About the app and developer

About ArcaneChat Private Messenger

ArcaneChat Private Messenger is a communication app developed by adbenitez.

How many times has ArcaneChat Private Messenger been installed?

ArcaneChat Private Messenger has been installed 9.6 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 2.1 thousand times.

What is the rating of ArcaneChat Private Messenger?

ArcaneChat Private Messenger is rated 4.59 out of 5 stars, based on 150 ratings.

Is ArcaneChat Private Messenger free?

ArcaneChat Private Messenger is free. The app size is 38.10 MB. The latest version available is 2.63.0. The last update was on October 17, 2026.

What are the requirements for ArcaneChat Private Messenger?

The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since January 2025.

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Developer information for adbenitez

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Frequently asked questions about ArcaneChat Private Messenger

Is ArcaneChat Private Messenger free?

Yes. ArcaneChat Private Messenger is free on Google Play.

Is ArcaneChat Private Messenger still available?

Yes. ArcaneChat Private Messenger is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 17, 2026.

Does ArcaneChat Private Messenger contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list ArcaneChat Private Messenger as containing ads.

How large is ArcaneChat Private Messenger?

ArcaneChat Private Messenger is 38.10 MB.

Is ArcaneChat Private Messenger suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of ArcaneChat Private Messenger as suitable for everyone.

How many times has ArcaneChat Private Messenger been installed?

Google Play lists 5,000+ installs for ArcaneChat Private Messenger.

How do people rate ArcaneChat Private Messenger?

ArcaneChat Private Messenger scores 4.59 out of 5 stars, from 148 ratings on Google Play.

Who made ArcaneChat Private Messenger?

ArcaneChat Private Messenger was developed by adbenitez. It is listed in the communication category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to ArcaneChat Private Messenger?

People looking at ArcaneChat Private Messenger also look at these communication apps: Duo Messenger - Encrypted Chat, Delta Chat, Text App: Second Phone Number, Private Messages: SMS + Chat, Messages: SMS, Text Messenger.

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