Signal Private Messenger

Name: Signal Private Messenger
Rating: 4.521645 (2895434 reviews)
Author: Signal Foundation

By: Signal Foundation App

Say “hello” to privacy.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

199,214,900 ▲ 406.64K

Data as of 2026-07-31

Rating:

4.52 +3,222

(2,895,434)

Version:

8.19.2

Last updated: 2026-07-20

Features & Capabilities

Signal Private Messenger is a free, easy-to-use messaging app built with privacy at its core. It offers end-to-end encryption for texts, voice messages, photos, videos, GIFs, and files, ensuring your communication remains completely private. Users can enjoy crystal-clear encrypted voice and video calls supporting up to 50 participants, and connect with group chats that can host up to 1,000 members, complete with admin controls.

Beyond standard messaging features, Signal enables sharing of ephemeral Stories that disappear after 24 hours, giving users full control over their audience. As an independent, nonprofit organization, Signal collects no user data, employs an open-source Signal Protocol, and is committed to maintaining users' privacy without advertisements or investor ties. Discover more or access support at signal.org and explore its open-source code on GitHub.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Communication Privacy & Security

By:

Signal Foundation

Downloads:

199,214,900 406.64K

Rating:

4.52

(2,895,434) 3,222 new ratings

Version:

8.19.2 Last updated: 2026-07-20

Version code:

171901

Creation date:

2010-05-25

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE Very high risk
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS Very high risk

Size:

128.09MB

Email:

su*****@signal.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-31

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 703 ▲ 2

Other rankings

#7 in Communication (Free) ▲ 2

#50 in Communication (Gross) ▲ 5

#84 in Application (Free) ▲ 37

#57 in

Top app in Germany ▲ 12

#67 in

Top app in Canada ▲ 32

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Signal Foundation

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.thoughtcrime.securesms

Email:

su*****@signal.org

Website:

https://signal.org

User Reviews

Reviews consistently praise Signal for privacy and security (end-to-end encryption, minimal data exposure, and independence from Facebook/WhatsApp). Call quality is generally solid, and messages are delivered quickly across Android and iOS. Users view it as a privacy-first alternative and appreciate the lack of data sharing. Some reports note occasional reliability issues such as registration/connectivity hiccups, missed messages, and flaky notifications, but these do not dominate overall sentiment.

Pros

Strong privacy and security with end-to-end encryption and minimal data exposure (no server-side packet data).
Good call quality.
Privacy-focused; not owned by Facebook/WhatsApp, offering a trusted alternative.
Cross-device messaging across Android and iOS with fast delivery.

Cons