# Sigma Messenger

> Video chat, video calls, voice calls, chat translator and text messaging.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.socialsigma.messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.socialsigma.messenger)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.socialsigma.messenger`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Friends Group
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 627,752
- **Rating:** 3.84 / 5 (4,729 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.2.9
- **Last updated:** 2023-11-19
- **First published:** 2020-04-07
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 51 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.socialsigma.messenger)
- **Website:** [https://z301cd216.app-ads-txt.com](https://z301cd216.app-ads-txt.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://socialsigma.org/privacy/](http://socialsigma.org/privacy/)

## Description

Sigma Messenger is a free, feature-rich messaging app built on the Telegram API, enhanced with unique tools for a superior communication experience. It features a robust anti-blocking system ideal for users in countries that restrict Telegram access, ensuring seamless messaging without interruptions.

Key features include video chats, video and voice calls, translation of conversations into over 50 languages, multi-account support for up to 7 accounts, and multiple pinned messages per chat. Users can preview messages without opening chats, quickly navigate to the beginning of conversations, partially copy conversation text, and forward messages with editable captions. Additional conveniences include contact tools such as mutual contacts and nearby people finder, confirmation prompts before sending GIFs and stickers, and customizable fonts and conversation date formats.

Sigma Messenger streamlines connectivity while prioritizing user freedom and privacy, making it an excellent choice for global communication with enhanced Telegram capabilities.

## Rankings

- #88,875 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CLIPBOARD`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `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_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `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`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`
- `org.socialsigma.messenger.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `org.socialsigma.messenger.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE`

## Review summary

Sigma Messenger is favored by many reviewers for its messaging quality and usability, and has a loyal user base. However, it suffers from recurring reliability problems, especially login/verification failures and outages, plus challenges when switching devices due to OTP/data transfer issues.

### Pros

- Generally positive sentiment about the app's messaging quality (users describe it as good, great, or excellent).
- Long-term user base with repeated usage over years (users say they have used it for years and still like it).
- Overall usability and basic features are liked by many users (positive reception across multiple reviews).

### Cons

- Frequent login/authentication problems and outages (can't login, verification codes not delivered, app not opening).
- Difficulties with data transfer on new devices/OTP issues (OTP sent to old device or not received).

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