Session - Private Messenger

3.3
7.79K reviews
1M+
Downloads
Content rating
Rated for 12+
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About this app

Session is a private messenger offering privacy, anonymity, and security. With end-to-end encryption, no phone numbers for sign-up, and decentralisation, Session is a messenger that truly keeps your messages private and secure.

Session uses a powerful decentralised network of servers to route your messages, making it impossible for anyone to leak or sell your data. And with Session’s private routing protocols, your messages are completely anonymous. No one ever knows who you’re talking to, what you’re saying, or even your IP address.

Privacy is the default when you use Session. Every message is encrypted, every time. We take your privacy seriously — Session gives you a safe, private place to chat with your friends, family, or anyone in the world.

• Fully anonymous account creation: No phone number or email is needed to create an Account ID
• Decentralised server network: No data breaches, no central point of failure
• No metadata logging: Session doesn't store, track, or log your messaging metadata
• IP address protection: Your IP address is protected using a specialised onion routing protocol
• Closed groups: Private, end-to-end encrypted group chats for up to 100 people
• Secure attachments: Share voice snippets, photos, and files with Session's secure encryption and privacy protections
• Free and open-source: Don’t take our word for it — check Session's code yourself

Session is free as in free speech, free as in free beer, and free of ads and trackers. Session is built and maintained by the OPTF, Australia’s first privacy tech not-for-profit organisation. Take back your online privacy today — download Session.

Want to build from source, report a bug, or just take a look at our code? Check out Session on GitHub: https://github.com/oxen-io/session-android
Updated on
Apr 2, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
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No data collected
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Ratings and reviews

3.3
7.59K reviews
Brett Ess
August 31, 2024
The previous version worked for me. Now it's just an exercise in time wasting frustration. Gave up. Uninstalled. There is no upgrade option, only an uninstall followed by a reinstall. So we are forced to go through a manual process to reconnect with our previous contacts using credential we may or may not remember. Where's the UPGRADE option that doesn't scrub everything and force us to start over again from scratch?
10 people found this review helpful
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Session Foundation
August 31, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. You don't need to uninstall to update Session. Simply visit the Google Play Store, and the update option should be available. If you face any issues, please reach out to our support team. We're here to help!
KΣΛПU
April 7, 2025
love it. you can create and delete an account in 5 seconds. it's simple and pretty. now, it only needs a robust track record. I suggest to avoid adding extensive file features that exchange versatility for security. we only want text messages, performance and security. additionally, Message deletion isn't good (single selection, visible that message got deleted, no feature for entire chats deletion on both ends - must have)
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Session Foundation
April 8, 2025
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! We're glad you enjoy the simplicity and speed of the account creation process. Your feedback on message deletion and file features is noted as we focus on text messaging, performance, and security.
Markus
March 17, 2025
Works but all the conversations try to scroll down constantly even when they're bottomed, producing distracting jerky movement that never stops. Also, it's not possible to have more than one admin in a group which makes managing groups a chore for the one admin. This might be a deal breaker eventually. Also, it's not possible to edit contacts' nicknames in a group. That only works if you have started 1on1 convo with the contact. Also, Session crashes often when I switch to it from another app.
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Session Foundation
March 17, 2025
Thanks for sharing your feedback. We'll pass your notes on the constant scrolling, group admin limits, nickname edits, and crashes on Android to our devs. Your input helps us improve Session.

What’s new

This update includes a major overhaul to group chats for improved reliability and to enable new features in future. Group admins must recreate their group chats once Groups v2 is enabled on 19th March at 22:00 UTC. Old groups will become read-only on 2nd April at 22:00 UTC. Learn more: https://getsession.org/groups
Groups v2 includes:
More reliable, consistent messaging
Better syncing of group-wide settings
Ability to resend group invitations