Briar
briarproject.org
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).
- Homepage: briarproject.org
- Source: code.briarproject.org/briar/briar
- Privacy: briarproject.org/privacy-policy
- Android App: play.google.com/.../org.briarproject.briar.android
- Web info: web-check.xyz/check/briarproject.org
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
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Documents
- Privacy PolicyCreated 18 Jan 21, Last modified 1 year ago
- GovernanceCreated 18 Jan 21, Last modified 1 year ago
- CopyrightCreated 18 Jan 21, Last modified 1 year ago
About the Data
This data is kindly provided by tosdr.org. Read full report at: #2559
Briar Website
Website
Secure messaging, anywhere - Briar
Secure messaging, anywhere
Redirects
Does not redirect
Security Checks
All 65 security checks passed
Server Details
- IP Address 157.90.23.135
- Hostname www.briarproject.org
- Location Nuremberg, Bayern, Germany, EU
- ISP Hetzner Online GmbH
- ASN AS24940
Associated Countries
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DE
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
- App Briar
- Creation Date 11 May 24
- Last Updated 14 Jul 24
- Current Version 1.5.11
- Privacy Report View on Exodus →
De-Googled Compatibility
- CalyxOS microG 4.0 / 4 (6)
- GrapheneOS Native 4.0 / 4 (4)
Trackers
No trackers found
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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About the Data: Briar
Change History
- Amended (git) #608
- Amended (androidApp)
API
You can access Briar's data programmatically via our API. Simply make a GET request to:
https://api.awesome-privacy.xyz/v1/services/briarThe 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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