# Obscurity Messenger

> Private, peer-to-peer, secure instant messaging.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `eternalVigilSoftware.darkmessenger`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Eternal Vigil Software Inc.
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 27,305
- **Rating:** 3.86 / 5 (67 ratings)
- **Version:** 20241009
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-16
- **First published:** 2020-12-03
- **Size:** 7.74 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-01-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eternalVigilSoftware.darkmessenger)
- **Website:** [https://eternalvigilsoftware.com](https://eternalvigilsoftware.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://eternalvigilsoftware.com/privacy-policy.html](https://eternalvigilsoftware.com/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

"Obscurity Messenger" is a private and secure instant messaging app that allows users to communicate directly without revealing personal information. Utilizing end-to-end encryption and a peer-to-peer model over the Tor network, it ensures anonymity and protects message metadata. Users can manage their contact information, automatically delete old messages, and block unwanted contacts. With options for ad-supported or subscription models, privacy is prioritized without compromising usability.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_REMOTE_MESSAGING`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `eternalVigilSoftware.darkmessenger.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `eternalVigilSoftware.darkmessenger.IPC_Permission`

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