Briar
Secure messaging, anywhere
| AppID: | org.briarproject.briar.android |
| Author: | Unknown |
| License: | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Donation: | Bitcoin LiberaPay |
| InRepoSince: | 2018-08-14 |
| LastRepoUpdate: | 2025-03-08 |
| LastAppUpdate: | Unknown |
| LastVersion: | 1.5.14 |
| Categories: | Connectivity, Internet, Messaging, Security |
| Google Play: | Check if it's there |
Briar is a messaging app designed for activists, journalists, and anyone else who needs a safe, easy and robust way to communicate.Unlike traditional messaging apps, Briar doesn't rely on a central server - messages are synchronized directly between the users' devices.
If the Internet's down, Briar can sync via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, keeping the information flowing in a crisis. If the Internet's up, Briar can sync via the Tor network, protecting users and their relationships from surveillance.
You can link Briar with a device running Briar Mailbox (even on Android: https://f-droid.org/packages/org.briarproject.mailbox/) to receive encrypted messages from your contacts while Briar is offline.
While you can download the APKs here directly, you should preferably use an F-Droid client so the app stays up-to-date on your device.
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Version 1.5.14 (2025-03-08) 
Android Versions:
- Target: 14.0
- MinVer: 5.0
- ABIs: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
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