# PeerLink X: Private Messenger > Open-source private messenger with chats, calls and self-hosted servers Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.simplegear.peerlinkapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.simplegear.peerlinkapp) ## Overview - **ID:** `org.simplegear.peerlinkapp` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Tangash - **Category:** COMMUNICATION - **Downloads:** 37 - **Version:** 3.13.1 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-13 - **First published:** 2026-08-19 - **Publisher country:** RU - **Size:** 59 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-16 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.simplegear.peerlinkapp) - **Website:** [https://simplegear.org](https://simplegear.org/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://simplegear.org](https://simplegear.org/) ## Description PeerLink X is a private, open-source messenger for secure chats, group conversations, voice and video calls, and self-hosted communication.
Stay connected with friends, family, teams, and communities while keeping more control over the infrastructure used for your communication.

PRIVATE MESSAGING
Send private messages through a clean and modern chat interface. PeerLink X is designed for everyday personal and team communication.

GROUP CHATS
Create group conversations for friends, families, teams, projects, and communities.

VOICE & VIDEO CALLS
Make voice and video calls directly from PeerLink X and communicate without switching between multiple apps.

OPEN-SOURCE MESSENGER
PeerLink X is open source. The source code of both the mobile application and server components is publicly available for review.
Open-source development makes it possible to inspect how the application works and independently deploy the communication infrastructure.

SELF-HOSTED SERVERS
PeerLink X supports self-hosted communication infrastructure.
Advanced users, teams, and organizations can run their own servers instead of depending entirely on a centralized messaging service.

FLEXIBLE SERVER CONFIGURATION
PeerLink X supports configurable Bootstrap, Relay, and TURN servers.
Server configuration can be added to the application using a QR code available on the official PeerLink X website.

RELIABLE CONNECTIVITY
Relay and TURN support helps PeerLink X maintain communication across different networks and network configurations.

PRIVACY-FOCUSED COMMUNICATION
PeerLink X is designed around private communication and reducing unnecessary dependence on centralized services.

KEY FEATURES
• Private messaging
• Group chats
• Voice calls
• Video calls
• Open-source code
• Self-hosted messenger infrastructure
• Custom server configuration
• Bootstrap, Relay and TURN support
• QR-based initial server setup
• Modern and simple interface

PeerLink X is designed for users looking for a private messenger, secure chat app, open-source messenger, self-hosted chat, private voice calls, video calls, and greater control over their communication infrastructure.

OPEN SOURCE & SELF-HOSTED
Application source code:
https://github.com/simplegear-org/peerlink
Server source code:
https://github.com/simplegear-org/peerlink_servers
Official website, server configuration and QR setup:
https://simplegear.org ## Rankings - #2,374,858 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `org.simplegear.peerlinkapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [XChat - Private Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.oxchat.lite) — 406,557 users, 2.83 / 5 - [ProChat Secure Private Chat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wmsn.prochatv2) — 34 users - [XingChat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.xfchat.app) — 12 users - [Peer'Em P2P - Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.peerem.android) — 12,163 users, 3.60 / 5 - [Xent | Private Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/global.xent.app.privacy.chat) — 13 users - [Ziplyx](https://chrome-stats.com/d/my.ziply.ziplyx) — 2 users - [Xent | Private Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nexu.app.android) — 7 users - [NoLink](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.nolink.android) — 95 users - [Emlink Platform](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.emlink.emlink_app) — 19 users - [Element X - Secure Chat & Call](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.element.android.x) — 782,346 users, 3.60 / 5 - [XChat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.x.chat) — 219,184 users, 4.46 / 5 - [LinkUp: Call, Chat & Track](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mynul.linkup) — 341 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.simplegear.peerlinkapp)