3.39
4,503 reviews
1,000,000+
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Secure messaging, anywhere.
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 4.4 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 28 thousand times. It is ranked #171 in communication.
User Ratings
Briar is rated 3.39 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 4.5 thousand ratings.
App Information
Briar is FREE to download. The APK download size is 48.28 MB. The latest version available is 1.5.20. The last update was on September 11, 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 since April 2018.
Description
More data about Briar
| Price | Free to download |
| Total downloads | 4.4 million |
| Recent downloads | 28 thousand |
| Rating | 3.39 based on 4.5 thousand ratings |
| Ranking | Medium ranked |
| Version | 1.5.20 |
| APK size | 48.3 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 4.4 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 930 downloads per day.
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Comments on Briar for Android
★★★★★
Alan Ott Jr
· Feb 12, 2026
Briar is the ultimate "Plan B" as KOSA and the Online Safety Act pushes for ID scans. Its serverless P2P design is immune to censorship. As a Linux user, I love the native desktop app. The "Mailbox" feature fixed sync issues, and it still works via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi mesh if the internet goes down. Yes, P2P uses more battery by design to keep you connected without a server, but it’s a fair trade for true privacy without face scans. Essential for a free internet.
★★★★★
Robert Kromski
· May 27, 2026
I approve it I've looked deep in to how briar works. I've used much privacy focussed messengers before and this one ranks the highest for me in terms of privacy. But some customization would be nice. For example a custom wallpaper in a contact's chat
★★★★★
Manju Kumar
· May 4, 2026
Used on a cruise for 4 days. Works great. Great development. Hats off to the developers.
★★★★★
Farah Anwar
· Jun 16, 2026
It's good and all but Ui need improvement and connectivity also I cannot really use my account on both my PC and Mobile, the same account as session... other than that it's Good For privacy and private Chat well too good Even if Govt forces you to give chat history, You won't even know how to access that die to TOR anyway 5 Star
★☆☆☆☆
Md Kuhinur Rahman
· Mar 28, 2026
I can only talk to the person when he is in another room I mean the other person!! LoL, did I download it just to talk a person living next to my room😂😂
★★☆☆☆
Thi Hoang
· Feb 13, 2026
It only works within a single connection mode. If you enable both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, you can chat fine. But, if you disable one of them on one device, the connection is lost. It doesn't automatically switch to the other connection as expected. Even after re-enabling both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, the connection remains broken, so the best approach right now is to enable only Bluetooth
★☆☆☆☆
Eugene Gribov
· Mar 20, 2026
Just installed. In a half of the day it uses 30% of my battery. I haven't even used it! Maybe if works as advertised, but with such battery consumption - no way.
★☆☆☆☆
Shishiir Saawant
· Mar 22, 2026
Did work with internet connectivity. Does it suppose to work without internet right ?
★☆☆☆☆
Silke Gianna la Ragazza
· Feb 24, 2026
I don't get it to work. Tried three times to sign up, but always the app crashed before the sign-up could be completed. Uninstalled... although I loved the idea that it'd work via Bluetooth too, but if the sign-up doesn't even work...
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Technologies used by Briar
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34 libraries
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