# HandsApp Messenger > Private & Secure Messaging - chat, voice, status, groups, events & more.No ads. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.handsapp.messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.handsapp.messenger) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.handsapp.messenger` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** HandsApp Pvt Ltd - **Category:** COMMUNICATION - **Downloads:** 41 - **Version:** 1.1.9 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-10 - **First published:** 2026-05-19 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 70 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-13 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handsapp.messenger) - **Website:** [https://handsapp.in](https://handsapp.in/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://handsapp.in/privacy-policy.html](https://handsapp.in/privacy-policy.html) ## Description HandsApp Messenger is a free, modern messaging app for staying connected with the people who matter to you. Whether you're chatting one-on-one, sharing moments through 24-hour status updates, or coordinating with a group, HandsApp keeps it simple, fast, and private.


KEY FEATURES

Personal Chats
Send text messages, photos, videos, voice notes, and files instantly. Every message is delivered in real-time over a secure connection.

Group Chats
Create groups for family, friends, work, or community. Share updates, plan events, and stay in touch with everyone at once.

Voice Messages
When typing won't do, send a voice note. Hold to record, release to send.

Status Updates
Share photos, videos, or text moments that disappear after 24 hours - visible only to your contacts.

Events
Plan get-togethers with built-in event creation. Share details with your group and track who's coming.

Channels
Follow public channels for news, updates, and broadcasts from people and organizations you care about.

Reactions, Replies & Forwarding
React to any message with an emoji. Reply directly to specific messages to keep conversations clear in busy chats. Forward messages to other contacts with a tap.

Star, Search, and Organize
Star important messages to find them later. Archive chats you don't need front-and-center.


PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN

- Phone-number-based sign-in. No emails, no passwords to remember.
- Privacy controls: choose who sees your last seen, profile photo, and status (Everyone, Contacts, or Nobody).
- App lock with passcode protection, encrypted using Android Keystore.
- Block contacts and report unwanted users.
- Permanent account deletion is built right into the app: Settings > Account > Delete My Account.


BUILT WITH CARE

HandsApp is engineered to be fast, lightweight, and reliable - it works smoothly on slower networks and older Android devices, so nothing stands between you and the people you want to reach. Developed by HandsApp Pvt Ltd, headquartered in Delhi, India.


WHAT MAKES HANDSAPP DIFFERENT

- No ads, ever
- Your messages and contacts are not sold or shared with anyone
- Compliant with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
- A dedicated Grievance Officer for user concerns


NEED HELP?

Email: support@handsapp.in
Privacy Policy: https://handsapp.in/privacy-policy.html
Website: https://handsapp.in


Download HandsApp Messenger today and reconnect with your circle - privately, simply, and ad-free. ## Rankings - #2,325,757 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.handsapp.messenger.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [SafeApp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.st.safeapp) — 4 users - [ThanksApp Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sagar.thanksapp) — 715 users - [ChatsApp Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sn.chatapp) — 96 users - [HiChat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.touchconnect.iChat) — 180 users - [PostApp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.postappavandroid) — 89 users - [ChatApp Messenger Voip Call](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.daniel.chatapp_mobile) — 79 users - [Happy Chat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alphauniquemedia.happychat) — 789 users - [Message App - Text Messaging](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sms.tetxmessaging.messageapp) — 28,843 users, 4.50 / 5 - [chat app](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chatappkrn) — 117 users - [Texts Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kirtu.simpletexts.texts) — 274 users - [Gapp Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/chat.gapp.messenger) — 66 users - [App Messenger -Messages, Video](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.xsdev.messenger.messengerpro.social.chat) — 1,253,021 users, 4.40 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.handsapp.messenger)