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signal · v8.8.0 • auto-updates
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Instant messaging application focusing on security
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Trust Score 10/10
✓ Open source (AGPL-3.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1
Version History
v8.8.09d ago8.7.0→8.8.0
9d ago8.2.1→8.7.0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Signal is a privacy-focused instant messaging app with end-to-end encryption, designed for secure communication. It supports text, voice, and video calls, benefiting users who prioritize security and anonymity.
Signal provides secure, encrypted messaging and communication services for text, voice, and video calls.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development and a strong community, though some issues like call functionality remain unresolved.
Community: Hacker News discussions highlight Signal's privacy features and security concerns, while Reddit shows interest in related tools but not the messaging app itself.
Pros
- + End-to-end encryption ensures secure communication
- + User-friendly interface with strong privacy features
- + Regular updates and active development
Cons
- - Persistent issues with call functionality
- - Lack of desktop app features like read receipts
- - MacOS app is a web wrapper, not a native experience
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