Signal
signal.org
Probably one of the most popular, secure private messaging apps that combines strong encryption (see Signal Protocol) with a simple UI and plenty of features. It's widely used across the world, and easy-to-use, functioning similar to WhatsApp - with instant messaging, read-receipts, support for media attachments and allows for high-quality voice and video calls. It's cross-platform, open-source and totally free. Signal is recommended by Edward Snowden, and is a perfect solution for most users.
- Homepage:signal.org
- GitHub:github.com/signalapp/Signal-Server
- Privacy:signal.org/legal
- iOS App:apps.apple.com/us/app/signal-private-messenger/id874139669
- Android App:play.google.com/.../org.thoughtcrime.securesms
- Subreddit:r/signal
- Web info:web-check.xyz/check/signal.org
Signal Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy Summary
- The service does not guarantee accuracy or reliability of the information provided
- Users agree not to use the service for illegal purposes
- They may stop providing the service at any time
- This service does not sell your personal data
- You can delete your content from this service
- You have the right to leave this service at any time
- This service allows you to retrieve an archive of your data
- This service does not track you
- The service claims to be GDPR compliant for European users
- Features of the website are made available under a free software license
- Only necessary user logs are kept by the service to ensure quality
- This service cannot be held responsible for disputes that you may have with other users
- This service assumes no liability for any losses or damages resulting from any matter relating to the service
- The service provider makes no warranty regarding uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free service
- You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for the activities on your account
- The service will only respond to government requests that are reasonable
- Any liability on behalf of the service is only limited to $100
- You maintain ownership of your content
- The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at your sole risk
- This service does not condone any ideas contained in its user-generated contents
- You aren’t forced into binding arbitration in case of disputes
- This service does not guarantee that it or the products obtained through it meet your expectations or requirements
- Failure to enforce any provision of the Terms of Service does not constitute a waiver of such provision
- Invalidity of any portion of the Terms of Service does not entail invalidity of its remainder
- This service is only available to users over a certain age
- This service claims User-generated content is encrypted, and they can not decrypt it
- Third parties are involved in operating the service
- Banned users are prohibited from creating a new account
- This service informs you that its Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services
- This service informs you that its Terms of Service does not apply to third-party services
- You must create an account to use this service
- You are prohibited from attempting to gain unauthorized access to other computer systems
- You can choose with whom you share content
- The service reviews its Privacy Policy on a regular basis
- A complaint mechanism is provided for the handling of personal data
- Instead of asking directly, this Service will assume your consent to changes of terms merely from your usage
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Documents
- Technical InformationCreated 12 May 19, Last modified 5 years ago
- Grand jury subpoena for Signal user data, Eastern District of VirginiaCreated 08 Aug 18, Last modified 1 year ago
- Terms of Service & Privacy PolicyCreated 07 Aug 18, Last modified 1 month ago
- Signal and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Created 06 Aug 18, Last modified 3 months ago
Domains Covered by Policy
- signal.org
- whispersystems.org
About the Data
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Signal Source Code
Author
Description
Server supporting the Signal Private Messenger applications on Android, Desktop, and iOS
Homepage
https://signal.org/Repository
- LicenseAGPL-3.0
- Created09 Dec 13
- Primary languageJava
- Size25,204 KB
- Stars10,717
- Forks2,501
- Watchers10,717
Top Contributors
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Recent Commits
accept multiple webauthn origins
Simplify gRPC ProfileKeyCredential issuance
Add metrics for TLS handshakes handled by Netty
Use singular “credential” when appropriate
Don't insert shared MRM payloads for unresolved recipients
Retry 441s in MFA integration test
Use a virtual thread executor for gRPC service callbacks
Fix large gRPC response truncation
Add tests for response backpressure and concurrent, large, responses The latter is a regression test for hangs (fixed in Netty 4.2.18, https://github.com/netty/netty/pull/17279) and response truncation.
Forbid reuse of TOTPs
Unnest GetExpiringProfileKeyCredentialRequest
Add ProfileAnonymous#getProfile response case metric
Don’t require PROFILES_V2 capability to call setProfile rpc
Shorten TTL for shared MRM payloads
Update GooglePlayBillingManager#executeTokenOperation doc
Revert "Disable flaky `ClearOrphanedFoundationDbQueuesCommandTest#aciReusedAf…" This reverts commit acbf1d828cfeac3c3a36e30897ca64ca4d593380.
Resolve `ExtensionContext.Store.CloseableResource` deprecation warnings
Clear FoundationDB databases before each test
Augment FoundationDB metrics to help debug epoch drill mystery
Disable flaky `ClearOrphanedFoundationDbQueuesCommandTest#aciReusedAfterExistenceCheck`
Add resilience configuration to CommandDependencies
Retire message delivery-loop monitor
Update BulkheadConfiguration.maxWaitDuration validation
Update to the latest version of the spam filter
Use FoundationDB as the source of presence when reading "live" messages from FoundationDB
Use stripe-style currency minor-units in donations/configuration
Add bulkheads to `FaultTolerantDatabase`
Adjust default MFA rate-limit
Retire the `verificationCodePushNotification` experiment (now permanently on)
Allow up to `MAX_SHARDS` FoundationDB shards
Signal Website
Website
Signal >> Home
Say "hello" to a different messaging experience. An unexpected focus on privacy, combined with all of the features you expect.
Redirects
Does not redirect
Security Checks
All 65 security checks passed
Server Details
- IP Address104.18.11.47
- LocationSan Francisco,California,United States of America,NA
- ISPCloudFlare Inc.
- ASNAS13335
Associated Countries
US
CA
Safety Score
Website marked as safe
100%
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Signal Android App
APK Info
- AppSignal Private Messenger
- Creation Date12 Nov 17
- Last Updated19 Jul 24
- Current Version4.11.5
- CreatorOpen Whisper Systems
- Downloads5,000,000+ downloads
- Privacy ReportView on Exodus →
De-Googled Compatibility
- GrapheneOSNative3.8 / 4(36)
- LineageOSmicroG4.0 / 4(31)
- e OSmicroG4.0 / 4(9)
- iodeOSmicroG4.0 / 4(7)
- LineageOSNative3.8 / 4(5)
- Stock (samsung SM-A047F)Native4.0 / 4(4)
Trackers
No trackers found
Permissions
- Access Coarse Location
- Access Fine Location
- Access Network State
- Access Wifi State
- Authenticate Accounts
- Bluetooth
- Broadcast Sticky
- Broadcast Wap Push
- Call Phone
- Call Privileged
- Camera
- Change Network State
- Change Wifi State
- Disable Keyguard
- Get Accounts
- Install Shortcut
- Internet
- Modify Audio Settings
- Modify Phone State
- Process Outgoing Calls
- Raised Thread Priority
- Read App Badge
- Read Calendar
- Read Call Log
- Read Call State
- Read Contacts
- Read External Storage
- Read Logs
- Read Phone State
- Read Profile
- Read Sms
- Read Sync Settings
- Receive Boot Completed
- Receive Mms
- Receive Sms
- Record Audio
- Request Ignore Battery Optimizations
- Send Sms
- Set Wallpaper
- Use Credentials
- Vibrate
- Wake Lock
- Write Calendar
- Write Call Log
- Write Contacts
- Write External Storage
- Write Profile
- Write Sms
- Write Sync Settings
- Update Count
- Receive
- Read Settings
- Update Shortcut
- Change Badge
- Read Settings
- Write Settings
- Update Badge
- Read Settings
- Write Settings
- Read
- Write
- Broadcast Badge
- Provider Insert Badge
- Badge Count Read
- Badge Count Write
- Access Secrets
- C2d Message
Signal iOS App
App Info
Signal - Private Messenger
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
Rating
Version Info
- Current Version8.23
- Last Updated06 Aug 26
- First Released29 Jul 14
- Minimum iOS Version15.0
- Device Models Supported127
App Details
- IPA Size205.30 Mb
- PriceFree (USD)
- Age Advisory12+
- Supported Languages44
- DeveloperSignal Messenger, LLC
- Bundle IDorg.whispersystems.signal
Screenshots
Signal Docker
Container Info
Signal
[Signal](https://signal.org/) 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.
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linuxserver/signal:latestRun Command
docker run -d \
-p 3000:3000/tcp \
-p 3001:3001/tcp \
-e PUID=${PUID} \
-e PGID=${PGID} \
-e TZ=${TZ} \
-v /srv/lsio/signal/config:/config \
--restart=unless-stopped \
linuxserver/signal:latestCompose File
version: 3.8
services:
signal:
image: "linuxserver/signal:latest"
ports:
- "3000:3000/tcp"
- "3001:3001/tcp"
environment:
PUID: 1000
PGID: 1000
TZ: Etc/UTC
volumes:
- "/srv/lsio/signal/config:/config"
restart: unless-stoppedEnvironment Variables
- Var NameDefault
- PUID1000
- PGID1000
- TZEtc/UTC
Port List
- 3000:3000/tcp
- 3001:3001/tcp
Volume Mounting
- Container PathHost Bind
- /config/srv/lsio/signal/config
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About the Data: Signal
Change History
- Amended (subreddit)
- Amended (androidApp, iosApp)
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