Session - Private Messenger

3.7
7.43K reviews
1M+
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Content rating
Everyone
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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 Sessionā€™s private routing protocols, your messages are completely anonymous. No one ever knows who youā€™re talking to, what youā€™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 ā€” Session gives you a safe, private place to chat with your friends, family, or anyone in the world.

ā€¢ Fully anonymous account creation: No phone number or email is needed to create an Account ID
ā€¢ Decentralised server network: No data breaches, no central point of failure
ā€¢ No metadata logging: Session doesn't store, track, or log your messaging metadata
ā€¢ IP address protection: Your IP address is protected using a specialised onion routing protocol
ā€¢ Closed groups: Private, end-to-end encrypted group chats for up to 100 people
ā€¢ Secure attachments: Share voice snippets, photos, and files with Session's secure encryption and privacy protections
ā€¢ Free and open-source: Donā€™t take our word for it ā€” 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, Australiaā€™s first privacy tech not-for-profit organisation. Take back your online privacy today ā€” 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
Dec 12, 2024

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

3.7
7.24K reviews
Carmine S
January 10, 2025
Really poor notification issues . Tested on multiple devices. After testing on multiple devices and uninstall and reinstall, the developers need to step up their game on this as it's pretty much useless to use if you are not notified . Fast mode recommendations DO NOT work. Do not tell me to try it as I have already.
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Session Foundation
January 10, 2025
We understand how frustrating this is. We're working hard to fix the notification issues on Android devices. Your feedback helps us improve Session.
K9TrueNH
October 20, 2024
Something's happened - App is not as reliable as it once was. Not reliably getting notifications any more. Not related to the Android app, but the constant stream of security warnings for the past year, from Malwarebytes, on my PC are concerning, and annoying. Needed feature - being able to assign Session a different audible alert from the generic one Android gives everything that has no capability fir customization.
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Session Foundation
October 20, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience. For faster notifications, try switching to Fast Mode via Session's settings. Custom notification sounds aren't available yet, but we hear your feedback! Regarding security alerts, ensure they're not false positives and keep your app updated. Feel free to reach out for any further assistance!
ALON XII
October 16, 2024
I've been using this app for years and although it has had some glitches it has ultimately worked for me. however all of a sudden for the last 2 weeks I can't paste anything longer than a paragraph which invalidates the way that I use this app. I am running an Android on a Samsung phone, and have tried everything. I tried to get in touch with the company and there's literally no way to do so, their help page is a bunch of faqs, they have abandoned reddit, and their development team is unreachabl
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Session Foundation
October 17, 2024
Thanks for using Session and sharing your experience. For help with the issue, please reach out to us directly at https://sessionapp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new We'll do everything we can to assist you.

Whatā€™s new

Minor bug fixes and improvements