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session · v1.18.2 • auto-updates
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Onion routing based messenger
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v1.18.25d ago1.18.1→1.18.2
3mo ago1.18.0→1.18.1
5mo ago1.17.14→1.18.0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Session is a decentralized, onion-routing-based messenger that prioritizes privacy and security. It offers end-to-end encryption and peer-to-peer communication, ideal for users seeking secure, private messaging.
Enables secure, private communication via a decentralized network using onion routing.
Maturity: The project is active with recent updates and moderate GitHub engagement, indicating maturation with ongoing development.
Community: Hacker News discussions highlight interest in privacy and security features, though Reddit lacks mentions. Recent GitHub activity shows an engaged community addressing issues.
Pros
- + Decentralized network for enhanced privacy
- + Onion routing for secure communication
- + End-to-end encryption ensuring message security
- + Active development with regular updates
- + Open-source under GPL-3.0 for transparency
Cons
- - High number of open GitHub issues
- - No ARM64 support currently available
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