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Secure messaging, anywhere.
Briar is a privacy-first messaging app that works even when the internet is down. Messages sync directly between devices, with optional Tor routing for enhanced privacy, and it’s open source, ad-free, and auditable. Designed for activists, journalists, and others who need secure, decentralized communication.
Pros & Cons
- Privacy-focused by design with decentralized, server-free messaging
- Offline-first syncing via Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, or memory cards enhances resilience
- Tor integration adds an extra layer of privacy for network routing
- Open source with auditable, reproducible builds ensures transparency and trust
- Decentralized design may be less familiar or convenient for users accustomed to centralized, always-on messaging
- Tor-based privacy can introduce latency and a steeper learning curve for new users
- Requires a broad set of permissions (location, Bluetooth, camera, biometrics, etc.)—review permissions to match your privacy preferences
About Briar
Briar is a communication app developed by Briar Project.
Download Statistics
Briar has been downloaded 4.2 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 50 thousand times. It is ranked #102 in communication.
User Ratings
Briar is rated 3.47 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 4.3 thousand ratings.
App Information
Briar is FREE to download. The APK download size is 48.23 MB. The latest version available is 1.5.17. The last update was on March 2, 2026.
Technical Requirements
Briar requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play April 2018.
More data about Briar
| Price | Free to download |
| Total downloads | 4.2 million |
| Recent downloads | 50 thousand |
| Rating | 3.47 based on 4.3 thousand ratings |
| Ranking | Medium ranked |
| Version | 1.5.17 |
| APK size | 48.2 MB |
| Number of libraries | 34 |
| Designed for Android | 5.0+ |
| Suitable for | Everyone |
| Ads | NO ads |
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Downloads over time
Briar has been downloaded 4.2 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 1.7 thousand downloads per day.
Changelog of Briar
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Ranking history in Poland
Technologies used by Briar
Briar is requesting 22 permissions and is using 34 libraries.Show details
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