SimpleX ChatSimpleX Chat
Enriched Play listing★ 4.2 (2.5K ratings on Google Play)500,000+ installs on Google PlayToolsSynced Jul 18, 2026
SimpleX Chat (chat.simplex.app) by SimpleX Chat.
Key facts
- Package name
- chat.simplex.app
- Min Android
- 8.0
- Updated
- Jun 22, 2026
- Play rating
- 4.2
- IAP
- No
- Content rating
- Everyone
- Genre
- Communication
Publisher description (from Google Play)
SimpleX - the first messaging platform that has no user identifiers of any kind - 100% private by design! Security assessment by Trail of Bits: https://simplex.chat/blog/20221108-simplex-chat-v4.2-security-audit-new-website.html SimpleX Chat features: - end-to-end encrypted messages, with editing, replies and deletion. - disappearing messages with opt-out per contact/group. - NEW message reactions. - NEW delivery receipts, with opt-out per contact. - multiple chat profiles, with hidden profiles. - app access and self-destruct passcodes. - incognito mode - unique to SimpleX Chat. - sending end-to-end encrypted images and files. - voice messages up to 5 minutes – also end-to-end encrypted. - "live" messages – they update for all recipients as you type them, every few seconds - unique to SimpleX Chat. - single-use and long-term user addresses. - secret chat groups - only group members know it exists and who is the member. - end-to-end encrypted audio and video calls. - connection security code verification, for contacts and group members – to protect from man-in-the-middle attacks (e.g. invitation link substitution). - private instant notifications. - encrypted portable chat database - you can transfer your chat contacts and history to another device. - animated images and "stickers" (e.g., from GIF and PNG files and from 3rd party keyboards). SimpleX Chat advantages: - privacy of your identity, profile, contacts and metadata: unlike any other existing messaging platform, SimpleX uses no phone numbers or any other identifiers assigned to the users - not even random numbers. This protects the privacy of who you are communicating with, hiding it from SimpleX platform servers and from any observers. - complete protection against spam and abuse: as you have no identifier on SimpleX platform, you cannot be contacted unless you share a one-time invitation link or an optional temporary user address. - full ownership, control and security of your data: SimpleX stores all user data on client devices, the messages are only held temporarily on SimpleX relay servers until they are received. - decentralized proxied peer-to-peer network: you can use SimpleX Chat via your own relay servers and still communicate with people using pre-configured or any other SimpleX relay servers. - fully open-source code. You can connect to anybody you know via link or scan QR code (in the video call or in person) and start sending messages instantly - no emails, phone numbers or passwords n
Listing classification
Play genre: Communication. Content rating: Everyone.
Background and observed updates
Release information
Google Play lists a release date of 2022-03-01 for chat.simplex.app.
Recent Play Store update
Play updated this listing on 2026-06-22. New in v6.5-6.5.6. Public channels: - Reliability: many relays per channel. - Ownership: you can run your own relays. - Security: owners hold channel keys. - Privacy: for owners and subscribers. Easier to invite your friends. Opt-in to send link previews. Non-profit governance: to make SimpleX Network last. Read more: https://simplex.chat/blog/20260430-simplex-channels-v6-5-consortium-crowdfunding-freedom-of-speech.html
Observed version timeline
1 observation recorded for chat.simplex.app.
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Install paths
Confirm identity on Google Play
Open SimpleX Chat on Google Play. Confirm package chat.simplex.app and developer SimpleX Chat before installing.
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Safety signals
Publisher: SimpleX Chat. Package: chat.simplex.app. Play content rating: Everyone. Publisher privacy policy linked from the Play listing.
FAQ
Does SimpleX Chat offer in-app purchases?
The Google Play listing does not indicate in-app purchases (checked Jun 22, 2026).
What Android version does SimpleX Chat need?
Android 8.0 or later, per the listing observed Jun 22, 2026.
What is the content rating for SimpleX Chat?
Google Play lists the content rating as Everyone (checked Jun 22, 2026).
What is the Google Play rating for SimpleX Chat?
4.2/5 from 2.5K ratings on Google Play (checked Jun 22, 2026).
What is the package name for SimpleX Chat?
The Android package name is chat.simplex.app.