Signal Private Messenger

8.16.1

Signal Foundation

4.53

2,850,120 reviews

100,000,000+
Downloads

Free

Say “hello” to privacy.

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Signal Private Messenger from Signal Foundation delivers private, end-to-end encrypted messaging and calling, built on an open-source protocol and supported by donations rather than ads. It holds strong market presence, ranking in the top 6 in multiple countries (Finland #2, Austria #4, Germany #6) in Communications, and has earned a high rating from millions of users. Total downloads 100,000,000+, with 1.8M in the last 30 days.

Pros & Cons

End-to-end encryption for all messages and calls
Open-source Signal Protocol for transparency and security
Nonprofit, donation-funded model with no advertising
Supports large-scale communication: group chats up to 1000 and group calls up to 50

Extensive permission requirements (location, camera, microphone, contacts, storage, etc.) may raise privacy concerns for some users

About Signal Private Messenger

Signal Private Messenger is a communication app developed by Signal Foundation.

Download Statistics

Signal Private Messenger has been downloaded 200 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 1.8 million times. It is ranked #5 in communication.

User Ratings

Signal Private Messenger is rated 4.53 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 2.9 million ratings.

App Information

Signal Private Messenger is FREE to download. The APK download size is 91.38 MB. The latest version available is 8.16.1. The last update was on June 18, 2026.

Technical Requirements

The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play May 2010.

Description

Signal is a messaging app with privacy at its core. It is free and easy to use, with strong end-to-end encryption that keeps your communication completely private.

More data about Signal Private Messenger

Price	Free to download
Total downloads	200 million
Recent downloads	1.8 million
Rating	4.53 based on 2.9 million ratings
Ranking	Top ranked
Version	8.16.1
APK size	91.4 MB
Number of libraries	67
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	NO ads

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Common keywords of similar apps

Signal Supported People Settings Source Kind Visit Https Signalapp Privacy Calls Video Group Private Free End Voice Messages Data Call Friends Share

Keywords missing from this app

Secure Messaging Messenger Conversations Chat App Chats Encryption Encrypted Sms Contacts Message Communication Phone Family Photos Send Text Features Videos Time Experience Number Contact Twinme Sharing Control Stories Duo Personal Session Recent Support Security Designed Files Information

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Downloads over time

Signal Private Messenger has been downloaded 200 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 59 thousand downloads per day.

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Developer information for Signal Foundation

Signal Foundation

support@signal.org

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Comments on Signal Private Messenger for Android

★★★★★ Wendy Mulder · Jun 13, 2026

So far I'm enjoying using this app. Still enjoying it, just wish they had emojis. Very good app, enjoying it. I'm enjoying it and use it every day

★★★★★ Kenny Harris · Jun 13, 2026

Like this app very interesting, and it does what it says and no ads it's the best app I had to send messages plus on top it all you can erase your messages as soon as you want.

★★★★★ Asbeltrion · Jun 20, 2026

Most secure messaging app ever. Only downside is governments will start scanning your phone and therefore, E2E encrypted messenger apps will be useless. RIP privacy, it was nice knowing you.

★★★★★ Ahmad · Jun 24, 2026

Great improvements over the pass year. I used to use signal before, then switched to apps with more features. But now I switched back to Signal after finding nice added features. Besides the high security and privacy provided by the app in the first place. I highly recommend Signal.

★★☆☆☆ Abu Bakar Mumtaz · Jun 16, 2026

I want to use this app, but the desktop version is completely unusable for me. The setup QR code never loads, meaning I can't link my device or use the app on my computer at all. Disappointing.

★☆☆☆☆ Joseph Bursztyn · Jun 12, 2026

Downloaded app for a secure text, and it crippled my phone. I had to take it to the fixity shop to get my phone back in operation. Total disappointment and frustration. Never again. If I could, I gave it "0" stars.

★☆☆☆☆ Elena Busayong · Jun 16, 2026

If you need anything message this was the last one

★☆☆☆☆ Kajal Kushwaha · Jun 27, 2026

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Google Play Rankings for Signal Private Messenger

Top rankings

Rank	Country	Category	List
8	United States	Communication	Top Free
119	United States	Overall	Top Free
8	Germany	Communication	Top Free
5	Austria	Communication	Top Free
11	Canada	Communication	Top Free
120	Canada	Overall	Top Free
6	Finland	Communication	Top Free
127	Germany	Overall	Top Free
7	Australia	Communication	Top Free
7	Czech Republic	Communication	Top Free

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Technologies used by Signal Private Messenger

Signal Private Messenger is requesting 74 permissions and is using 67 libraries.

Permissions

Development tools

test access to protected storage

Your personal information

read your contacts, read your own contact card, modify your contacts

Your location

approximate (network-based) location, precise (GPS) location

Network communication

view network connections, view Wi-Fi connections, pair with Bluetooth devices, full network access, Google Play billing service, receive data from Internet

Your accounts

create accounts and set passwords, find accounts on the device, use accounts on the device

Storage

modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Phone calls

read phone status and identity

Hardware controls

take pictures and videos, change your audio settings, record audio, control vibration

System tools

send sticky broadcast, change network connectivity, connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi, disable your screen lock, read sync settings, run at startup, prevent phone from sleeping, toggle sync on and off, install shortcuts

Extra

android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY, android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_REMOTE_MESSAGING, android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT, android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS, android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES, android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS, android.permission.RAISED_THREAD_PRIORITY, android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE, android.permission.READ_CALL_STATE, android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES, android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO, android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED, android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS, android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS, android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM, android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC, android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT, android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT, com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT, com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS, com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT, com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE, com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS, com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS, com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE, com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS, com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS, com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ, com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE, com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE, com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE, me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ, me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE, org.thoughtcrime.securesms.ACCESS_SECRETS, org.thoughtcrime.securesms.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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Development tools

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Trust & Safety: Signal is built on open-source software and the Signal Protocol, providing transparent, end-to-end encryption for messaging and calls. It is nonprofit and donation-funded, avoiding ad-driven data monetization. Source code is publicly available on GitHub, and the app emphasizes user privacy and safety through its design and support channels.

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