# ownChat

> ownChat is a messenger with a focus on data protection for enterprise use

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.beyondsoft.ownchat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.beyondsoft.ownchat)

## Overview

- **ID:** `de.beyondsoft.ownchat`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ownSoft GmbH
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 3,419
- **Version:** 1.33.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-16
- **First published:** 2026-07-16
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.beyondsoft.ownchat)
- **Website:** [http://www.ownchat.de](http://www.ownchat.de/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ownchat.de/index.php/datenschutzerklaerung-app/](https://www.ownchat.de/index.php/datenschutzerklaerung-app/)

## Description

ownChat is a messaging app designed for enterprise users, prioritizing data protection and privacy. With features like encrypted transmission, administrative user management, and compliance with German data laws, ownChat facilitates secure communication while offering tools for group chats and document sharing. The app requires minimal permissions, ensuring a focus on user privacy, and can be integrated into existing business processes.

## Rankings

- #808,828 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `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`
- `de.beyondsoft.ownchat.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

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