Signal - Private Messenger app icon

Signal - Private Messenger

Say “hello” to privacy.

Open Whisper Systems · org.thoughtcrime.securesms

4.5 (238 ratings) 100M+ downloads v7.9.6 63.2 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v7.9.6 (142804)
Updated
Jul 2, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size
63.2 MB
Requires
Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support
x86 64-bit
Graphics
OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category
Communication (app)
Permissions
62 (13 sensitive)
Website
signal.org
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Signal - Private Messenger is an app by Open Whisper Systems in the Communication category. It includes native code only for x86 64-bit, so it won't install on ordinary ARM phones (only on x86 devices such as emulators and some Chromebooks).

Since version 0.5.7, the minimum Android version rose from 1.6 to 5.0. It asks for 62 permissions, 13 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. Compared with version 6.8.3, it adds 3 new permissions (“Nearby wifi devices”, “Read media images” and “Read media video”) and drops 10 (“Broadcast wap push”, “Call phone”, “Read calendar” and 7 more).

Ratings

4.5out of 5238 ratings
  • 5 ★73%
  • 4 ★11%
  • 3 ★10%
  • 2 ★1%
  • 1 ★5%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v7.9.6

★ The new Raise Hand feature is a simple way to get someone's attention or ask a question during group calls.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

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, stickers, 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 40 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

Version history

6 versions are listed, going back to v0.5.7. Since v7.9.6 it requires Android 5.0+.

v7.9.6 LATEST Jul 2, 2026 63.2 MB TRUSTED v6.8.3 Jun 26, 2026 50.9 MB TRUSTED v4.36.2 Mar 26, 2019 38.5 MB TRUSTED v4.10.12 Sep 25, 2017 27.2 MB TRUSTED v1.0.6 Dec 8, 2013 2.5 MB TRUSTED

All 6 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 2, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “Whisper Systems” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 5 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature under review Jul 3, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Jul 2, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Whisper Systems, OU=Research and Development, O=Whisper Systems, L=Pittsburgh, ST=PA, C=US
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)45:98:9D:C9:AD:87:28:C2:AA:9A:82:FA:55:50:3E:34:A8:87:93:74
  • File MD54e8edcb490fd46e0ac13e08620405d08
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (5 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (62)

Signal - Private Messenger requests 62 permissions, 13 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Signal - Private Messenger APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Signal - Private Messenger for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 6.8.3 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. Get version 6.8.3 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Signal - Private Messenger APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 5 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 4e8edcb490fd46e0ac13e08620405d08.

Tags

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