Category: Communication Apps
Developer: Signal Foundation
Version: 7.40.0
Updated: 2025-04-11
Android OS: Android 5.0+
Google Play ID: org.thoughtcrime.securesms
Advanced encryption for every chat and every call.
Signal is an open-source, encrypted messaging service designed for instant messaging, voice calls, and video calls. It ensures that all communication is private and secure through end-to-end encryption, meaning only the sender and recipient can access the messages.
Key Features
End-to-End Encryption: Signal uses the Signal Protocol to encrypt all messages, calls, and media, ensuring that no third party, including Signal itself, can access your conversations.
Cross-Platform Compatibility: Available on Android, iOS, and desktop platforms, Signal allows seamless communication across devices.
Group Chats and Calls: Supports group messaging and voice/video calls with up to 40 participants, all encrypted end-to-end.
File Sharing: Users can send text messages, voice notes, images, videos, and other files securely.
Disappearing Messages: Offers an option to set messages to automatically delete after a specified time, enhancing privacy.
Minimal Data Collection: Signal collects minimal metadata and does not store or sell user data, ensuring privacy.
Organization and Development
Signal is developed by the Signal Technology Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting secure global communication through open-source privacy technology.