Briar
7.0 411
v1.5.17 by Briar Project
- Home
- Apps
- Communication
- Briar
Editor's Review
An open-source decentralized and encrypted messaging app even without internet connection via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.Messages are stored securely on your device, not in the cloud. Connect directly with nearby contacts - no Internet access is required.About Briar
Briar (Package Name: org.briarproject.briar.android) is developed by Briar Project and the latest version of Briar 1.5.17 was updated on March 12, 2026. Briar is in the category of Communication with the feature Group chat and Works Offline, etc. You can check all apps from the developer of Briar and find 200 alternative apps to Briar on Android. Currently this app is for free. This app can be downloaded on Android 5.0+ on APKFab or Google Play. All APK/XAPK files on APKFab.com are original and 100% safe with fast download.
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, Wi-Fi or memory cards, 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.
The app features private messages, groups and forums as well as blogs. Support for the Tor network is built into the app. Everything you do in Briar is only stored on your device unless you decide to share it with other users.
There are no advertisements and no tracking. The source code of the app is completely open for anyone to inspect and has already been professionally audited. All releases of Briar are reproducible, making it possible to verify that the published source code exactly matches the app published here. Development is done by a small non-profit team.
Privacy policy: https://briarproject.org/privacy
User manual: https://briarproject.org/manual
Source code: https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar
The app features private messages, groups and forums as well as blogs. Support for the Tor network is built into the app. Everything you do in Briar is only stored on your device unless you decide to share it with other users.
There are no advertisements and no tracking. The source code of the app is completely open for anyone to inspect and has already been professionally audited. All releases of Briar are reproducible, making it possible to verify that the published source code exactly matches the app published here. Development is done by a small non-profit team.
Privacy policy: https://briarproject.org/privacy
User manual: https://briarproject.org/manual
Source code: https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar
Briar 1.5.17 Update
* Update translations* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.8.22
Read More
Briar Features
Related Videos
Previous Versions More
Briar
1.5.17
APK
March 8, 2026
48.23 MB
Variant
Arch
Version
DPI
Briar
1.5.15
APK
December 10, 2025
46.65 MB
Variant
Arch
Version
DPI
Briar
1.5.14
APK
February 17, 2025
46.76 MB
Variant
Arch
Version
DPI
Briar
1.5.13
APK
September 1, 2024
56.69 MB
Requires Android: Android 5.0+
Architecture: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Screen DPI: nodpi
SHA1: 158e93ea770e91eac2448a9ca516cccbbdb3e302
Size: 56.69 MB
What's New:
* Update translations
* Fix button colour in mailbox status screen
* Add themed icon
* Fix button colour in mailbox status screen
* Add themed icon
More Information
Package Name:
Category:
Update Date:
2026-03-12
Latest Version:
1.5.17
Need Update:
Available on:
Requirements:
Android 5.0+
Report:
Alternatives to Briar
More
Conversations (Jabber / XMPP)
Federated instant messaging for your mobile device (Jabber, XMPP, Snikket)
8.3 193
twinme - private messenger
Peer-to-peer end-to-end encrypted chat, voice/video calls with no sign-up.
7.5 1K+
Wire - Secure Messenger
Communicate and collaborate securely and easily. From anywhere. Always.
7.1 3K+
