Cwtch

Name: Cwtch
Rating: 4.3333335 (48 reviews)
Author: Open Privacy Research Society

By: Open Privacy Research Society App

Metadata resistant privacy platform designed to help you resist surveillance

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

8,086 ▲ 50

Data as of 2026-11-01

Version:

1.17.2

Last updated: 2026-10-02

Ranking

#582,532 ▲ 44,166

Overall

Features & Capabilities

"Cwtch" is a decentralized, privacy-focused messaging app that utilizes end-to-end encryption and Tor v3 onion services to protect user communications. Designed to be metadata resistant, Cwtch ensures that no information is exchanged without explicit consent, empowering users to create their own safe spaces for secure interactions. Learn more about Cwtch and its capabilities in the Cwtch Handbook.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Open Privacy Research Society

Downloads:

8,086 50

Rating:

4.33

(48) 1 new ratings

Version:

1.17.2 Last updated: 2026-10-02

Version code:

Creation date:

2022-04-22

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.GET_TASKS Moderate risk
android.permission.HIDE_OVERLAY_WINDOWS Moderate risk
android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe

Size:

29.19MB

Email:

te*****@cwtch.im

Website:

https://cwtch.im DR 44

Privacy policy:

https://cwtch.im/privacy-policy/

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-11-01

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Developed by:: Open Privacy Research Society
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=im.cwtch.flwtch
Email:: te*****@cwtch.im
Website:: https://cwtch.im

User Reviews

can't create a group because the button is hidden behind my nav bar. 🤷‍♀️

Xa***** 2026-06-09

🛸 Privacy Hug Gone Rogue! 🤗🔒 OMG, this app's a black hole for snoops! 🌌 Zero servers, onion chats sneakier than Klingons. 🖖 Groups? Fort Knox blanket fort! 🏰 But UI's chaotic AF – buttons ghost like my ex 👻, msgs vanish mid-taco order 🌮💨. Once blocked me for "suspicious vibes" 😂☕. Pros: Ex-proof memes! Cons: No cat filters 😿. 10/10, would cwtch in apocalypse! 🚀🔥 #PrivacyPirate 🏴‍☠️ #SendTacos 🌮