# BrightChat - Secure Messaging

> A robust messaging platform designed to be seamless and secure

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mycurrentmessenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mycurrentmessenger)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mycurrentmessenger`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ShenXun Inc.
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 45,136
- **Rating:** 4.35 / 5 (1,047 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-13
- **First published:** 2016-05-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 87 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mycurrentmessenger)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.brightchat.com/privacy/](https://www.brightchat.com/privacy/)

## Description

BrightChat is a free and trusted messaging platform designed for seamless and secure communication anywhere in the world. It uses state-of-the-art end-to-end encryption technology to ensure that your messages and calls are private and protected — only you and your intended recipients can access them.

Key features include encrypted real-time audio and video calls with crystal-clear quality, the ability to schedule messages ahead of time for special occasions, and disappearing messages that automatically delete after a set interval. Group chats allow you to stay connected with multiple friends and family members securely. Prioritizing privacy and data security, BrightChat is the messenger you can trust for your personal and group conversations.

## Rankings

- #312,650 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PROFILE`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.webkit.PermissionRequest`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `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.mycurrentmessenger.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `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`

## Review summary

BrightChat is praised for strong security, privacy, ease of use, and active development. However, multiple users report activation problems, crashes especially on certain Android versions, difficulty adding contacts, and poor video call support. Some find frequent running notifications annoying. Overall, it is a trustworthy secure messaging app but needs improvements in stability, onboarding, and multimedia features.

### Pros

- Highly secure and privacy-focused messaging with no spying on chats.
- Easy and simple to use with fast information sharing.
- Reliable and trustworthy for secure communication.
- Active development with ongoing improvements and feature enhancements.
- Convenient mobile to desktop integration.

### Cons

- Activation and login issues common, including not receiving SMS authentication code and app freezing after activation code entry.
- Compatibility problems with certain Android versions causing crashes and inability to log in.
- Limited user guidance on adding contacts and app features leading to user confusion.
- Poor or no video call functionality and issues with media sending.
- Frequent app notifications stating "App is running" that users find intrusive.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mycurrentmessenger)