Signal Private MessengerSignal Private Messenger
Enriched Play listing★ 4.5 (2.9M ratings on Google Play)100,000,000+ installs on Google PlayToolsSynced Jul 18, 2026
Signal Private Messenger (org.thoughtcrime.securesms) by Signal Foundation.
Key facts
- Package name
- org.thoughtcrime.securesms
- Min Android
- 6.0
- Updated
- Jul 13, 2026
- Play rating
- 4.5
- Ads
- No
- IAP
- Yes
- Content rating
- Everyone
- Genre
- Communication
Publisher description (from Google Play)
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
Listing classification
Play genre: Communication. Content rating: Everyone.
Background and observed updates
Release information
Google Play lists a release date of May 25, 2010 for org.thoughtcrime.securesms.
Recent Play Store update
Play updated this listing on 2026-07-13. ★ Group admins can now bring chats to their natural conclusion with the new "End Group" option in group settings. Ending a group prevents group members from sending messages or starting calls, and also disables invites. Now you can make sure everyone stays on the right thread by ending last year's sewing meetup group before stitching a new one together. ★ We also made it easier to search for group members on the group settings page too.
Observed version timeline
3 observations recorded for org.thoughtcrime.securesms.
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Install paths
Confirm identity on Google Play
Open Signal Private Messenger on Google Play. Confirm package org.thoughtcrime.securesms and developer Signal Foundation before installing.
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Safety signals
Publisher: Signal Foundation. Package: org.thoughtcrime.securesms. Play content rating: Everyone. Play listing does not flag ads. Publisher privacy policy linked from the Play listing.
FAQ
Does Signal Private Messenger contain ads?
The Google Play listing does not flag ads (checked Jul 13, 2026).
Does Signal Private Messenger offer in-app purchases?
The Google Play listing indicates in-app purchases may be offered (checked Jul 13, 2026).
What Android version does Signal Private Messenger need?
Android 6.0 or later, per the listing observed Jul 13, 2026.
What is the content rating for Signal Private Messenger?
Google Play lists the content rating as Everyone (checked Jul 13, 2026).
What is the Google Play rating for Signal Private Messenger?
4.5/5 from 2.9M ratings on Google Play (checked Jul 13, 2026).
What is the package name for Signal Private Messenger?
The Android package name is org.thoughtcrime.securesms.