Session - Private Messenger

1.33.5

Session Foundation

4.66

35,544 reviews

5,000,000+
Downloads

Free

Privacy you can trust

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Session - Private Messenger delivers privacy-first, end-to-end encrypted messaging on a decentralized, user-operated server network. It ranks in the top 40 in SE, FI, and PL and holds a strong 4.62 rating from 33,507 reviews, with 5,000,000+ total downloads and 130K in the last 30 days.

Pros & Cons

Privacy-first design with no metadata logging and IP address protection
Decentralized, user-operated server network
Open-source and free with no trackers
Private group chats up to 100 participants

Extensive permission requests across camera, microphone, storage, notifications, and other features
Conventional voice/video calling features are not highlighted in the provided data

About Session - Private Messenger

Session - Private Messenger is a communication app developed by Session Foundation.

Download Statistics

Session - Private Messenger has been downloaded 6.5 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 130 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 communication apps.

User Ratings

Session - Private Messenger is rated 4.66 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 36 thousand ratings.

App Information

Session - Private Messenger is FREE to download. The APK download size is 57.22 MB. The latest version available is 1.33.5. The last update was on July 9, 2026.

Technical Requirements

Session - Private Messenger requires Android 8.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since February 2020.

Description

Session is a private messaging app that keeps your conversations safe and secure.

This is a next gen private messenger, with encrypted routing protocols, end-to-end encryption, and strong metadata protection. Built on a decentralized network of user-operated servers spread all over the world, Session private messenger can’t leak or sell your data.

Enjoy a private messaging app with features you love and the privacy you need.

• Secure and private account: No phone number or email required to create your Account ID

• Decentralized server network: Specialized network created for private messaging. No centralized storage, no data breaches

• No metadata logging: Session doesn't store, track, or log your private messaging metadata

• IP address protection: Device IP addresses are never exposed to the person you're talking to or the servers holding your data

• Private messaging with your friends: Private, end-to-end encrypted group chats for up to 100 people

• Secure attachments: Securely share voice snippets, photos, and files with Session private messenger

• Free and open-source: Free to use, free from trackers, free from surveillance — just private messaging

Session is stewarded by the Session Foundation, a Swiss-based foundation dedicated to advancing digital rights and innovation. Take back your messaging privacy today — download Session.

Want to build from source, report a bug, or just take a look at our code? Check out Session on GitHub: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-android/

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More data about Session - Private Messenger

Price	Free to download
Total downloads	6.5 million
Recent downloads	130 thousand
Rating	4.66 based on 36 thousand ratings
Ranking	Highly ranked
Version	1.33.5
APK size	57.2 MB
Number of libraries	68
Designed for Android	8.0+
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	NO ads

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Session - Private Messenger has been downloaded 6.5 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 4.4 thousand downloads per day.

Changelog of Session - Private Messenger

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Comments on Session - Private Messenger for Android

★★★★★ Vague OFCL · Sep 8, 2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolute game-changer for actual privacy’ve tried almost every "secure" messaging app out there, but Session is the only one that truly understands what privacy means. The fact that you don’t need a phone number, an email, or any personal data to create an account is incredible. You just get a unique ID code, and you're good to go. The app itself is clean, fast, and feels just like any other modern chat app, but without the corporate tracking. Voice messages, media sharing, and group chat.

★★★★★ Brandon Anderson · Sep 25, 2026

Best true encrypted app out there that I have seen. And I work in AI industry.

Google Play Rankings for Session - Private Messenger

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Rank	Country	Category	List
88	United States	Communication	Top Free
34	Sweden	Communication	Top Free
72	Canada	Communication	Top Free
38	Czech Republic	Communication	Top Free
79	Germany	Communication	Top Free
40	Finland	Communication	Top Free
49	Australia	Communication	Top Free
51	Poland	Communication	Top Free
54	Slovakia	Communication	Top Free
63	Austria	Communication	Top Free

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Technologies used by Session - Private Messenger

37 permissions · 68 libraries

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Trust & Safety: Session Foundation, a Swiss-based foundation, stewards this privacy-focused app. It relies on a decentralized, user-operated server network, emphasizes no metadata logging and IP address protection, and requires a broad set of permissions to enable its features. The project is open-source, with source available at https://github.com/session-foundation/session-android/ for transparency.

Frequently asked questions about Session - Private Messenger

Is Session - Private Messenger free?

Yes. Session - Private Messenger is free to download from Google Play.

Is Session - Private Messenger still available?

Yes. Session - Private Messenger is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on July 9, 2026.

Does Session - Private Messenger contain ads?

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

What Android version does Session - Private Messenger require?

Session - Private Messenger runs on Android 8.0 and higher.

How large is the Session - Private Messenger APK?

The Session - Private Messenger APK is 57.22 MB.

Is Session - Private Messenger suitable for children?

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

How many times has Session - Private Messenger been downloaded?

Google Play lists 5,000,000+ downloads for Session - Private Messenger.

How do people rate Session - Private Messenger?

Session - Private Messenger scores 4.66 out of 5 stars, from 35,544 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Session - Private Messenger?

Session - Private Messenger was developed by Session Foundation. It is listed in the communication category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to Session - Private Messenger?

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