Signal Private Messenger

by Signal Foundation

4.5CommunicationAPK

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Editorial status

Best for fast, everyday communication on Android.

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APKHub Editorial Team

Last reviewed

Apr 13, 2026

Last checked

Apr 13, 2026

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About this app

Signal is a messaging app with privacy at its core. It is free and easy to use, with strong end-to-end encryption that keeps your communication completely private. • Send texts, voice messages, photos, videos, GIFs, and files for free. Signal uses your phone’s data connection, so you avoid SMS and MMS fees. • Call your friends with crystal-clear encrypted voice and video calls. Group calls supported for up to 50 people. • Stay connected with group chats up to 1,000 people. Control who can post and manage group members with admin permission settings. • Share image, text, and video Stories that disappear after 24 hours. Privacy settings keep you in charge of exactly who can see each Story. • Signal is built for your privacy. We know nothing about you or who you’re talking to. Our open source Signal Protocol means that we can’t read your messages or listen to your calls. Neither can anyone else. No back doors, no data collection, no compromises. • Signal is independent and not for profit; a different kind of tech from a different kind of organization. As a 501c3 nonprofit we are supported by your donations, not by advertisers or investors. • For support, questions, or more information please visit https://support.signal.org/ To check out our source code, visit https://github.com/signalapp Follow us on Twitter @signalapp and Instagram @signal_app

APKHub Editor's Summary

Signal Private Messenger stands out in communication because it combines a recognizable workflow with a rating of 4.5. For readers comparing similar apps, the key question is whether its balance of speed, features, and update cadence matches daily use better than the alternatives.

Why Use This App

+Keeps core messaging or sharing tasks easy to understand at a glance.
+A reasonable fit for midrange Android phones where speed matters.
+Useful when you want familiar social features without overthinking setup.

What To Check Before Installing

!May feel limited if you need deep creator or account-management tooling.
!Heavy social users may still prefer apps with broader ecosystem features.

Who This App Fits Best

*Best for users who want to stay responsive without a heavy interface getting in the way.
*Worth considering if you care about launch speed, readable messaging flows, and dependable day-to-day use on midrange phones.
*Less compelling if your priority is deep creator tooling or advanced account management from mobile.

How To Compare Alternatives

*Compared with other communication options, Signal Private Messenger is easier to justify if you prioritize consistent daily use over experimentation.
*When comparing alternatives, check launch speed, storage use, and whether the current version changes any core workflow you depend on.
*If another app in this category offers similar features but better performance on your device, that can outweigh a small difference in ratings or popularity.

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Editor Verdict

Signal Private Messenger is worth shortlisting if you want a more dependable option in communication. APKHub's take is to compare its current workflow, update freshness, and storage footprint against one or two alternatives before choosing a download source. The current tracked version is 8.6.2.

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Version History

8.6.2

Now you can optionally add a member label to describe yourself or your role in a group chat. Set your group member label to "Referee" or "Goalie" in your local rec league soccer chat to help kick things off when new teammates join, then choose a different label with your job title in the company chat. Member labels appear next to your profile name in that group, and group admins can control who can set a label with the "Edit group info" permission.

Apr 6, 2026

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8.4.1

Mar 23, 2026

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