Briar

Tor-based Android app for P2P encrypted messaging and forums. Where content is stored securely on your device (not in the cloud). It also allows you to connect directly with nearby contacts, without internet access (using Bluetooth or WiFi).

Open Source

Briar Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Summary

  • The service is open-source
  • Information is provided about security practices
  • User-generated content is encrypted, and this service cannot decrypt it
  • You can access most of the pages on the service's website without revealing any personal information
  • Logs are deleted after a finite period of time
  • Features of the website are made available under a free software license

Score

A

Documents

About the Data

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Briar Website

Website

Secure messaging, anywhere - Briar

Secure messaging, anywhere

Redirects

Does not redirect

Security Checks

All 65 security checks passed

Server Details

  • IP Address157.90.23.135
  • Hostnamewww.briarproject.org
  • LocationNuremberg,Bayern,Germany,EU
  • ISPHetzner Online GmbH
  • ASNAS24940

Associated Countries

  • DEDE

Safety Score

Website marked as safe

100%

Blacklist Check

briarproject.org was found on 0 blacklists

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Briar Android App

APK Info

De-Googled Compatibility

Native4.00/ 45 ratings
microG4.00/ 47 ratings
  • CalyxOSmicroG4.0 / 4(6)
  • GrapheneOSNative4.0 / 4(4)

Tested on Android 13–16 · Updated 28 Nov 25 · View on Plexus →

Trackers

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    Permissions

    • Access Network State
    • Access Wifi State
    • Bluetooth
    • Bluetooth Admin
    • Bluetooth Advertise
    • Bluetooth Connect
    • Bluetooth Scan
    • Camera
    • Change Wifi State
    • Hide Overlay Windows
    • Internet
    • Nearby Wifi Devices
    • Post Notifications
    • Receive Boot Completed
    • Use Fingerprint
    • Vibrate
    • Wake Lock
    • Write External Storage

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    Change History

    • Amended (git) by @lissy93 #608
    • Amended (androidApp)

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    The REST API is free, no-auth and CORS-enabled. To learn more, view the API Docs or read the API Usage Guide.

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