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Messaging apps are some of the most frequently used apps on mobile phones and this is where we mostly communicate with people and share information, even sensitive ones. That’s why security is very important when it comes to messaging. And with that, we’re sharing with you some of the best secure and encrypted messaging apps that you can try right now.

Signal

Signal offers state-of-the-art, end-to-end encryption powered by the open-source Signal Protocol which keeps your conversations secure. There are no ads, no affiliate marketers, and no creepy tracking in Signal.

Signal also delivers messages quickly and reliably, even on slow networks. It is optimized to operate in the most constrained environment possible. You can also add a new layer of expression to your conversations with encrypted stickers, as well as create your own.

Download: Android | iOS

Viber

Viber app implements an end-to-end encryption protocol. That means all your private and group communications including chats, calls, and video calls are all encrypted by default. There is no need to turn this on in the settings. Your communications are protected from the very moment you use it.

Viber has the option to send photos/videos with a specific time limit so that after your message is read, it’s automatically deleted from the device.

There’s also Secret Chat that can completely delete messages after a minute that it has been read. These messages cannot be forwarded, and screenshots are either totally unavailable or alerted to you by an instant notification in the chat screen.

Download: Android | iOS

Telegram

Telegram uses a combination of 256-bit symmetric AES encryption, 2048-bit RSA encryption, and Diffie–Hellman secure key exchange to make sure all your private and group communications including chats, calls, and video calls are all encrypted by default. You can create group chats for up to 200,000 members, share large videos, documents of any type (.DOCX, .MP3, .ZIP, etc.), and even set up bots for specific tasks. It’s also free of ads.

Like other messaging apps, Telegram also offers Secret Chats. Secret Chat messages can be programmed to self-destruct automatically from both participating devices. This way you can send all types of disappearing content — messages, photos, videos, and even files. Secret Chats use end-to-end encryption to ensure that a message can only be read by its intended recipient.

Download: Android | iOS

Wickr Me

With Wickr Me, every message is encrypted with a new key using advanced vetted end-to-end encryption. No phone number or email address is required to register to use the app. Your address book remains private and is not stored on Wickr’s servers. Apart from that, the app also does not store any metadata associated with the messages you receive and send.

Also, it has a Shredder feature that overwrites all deleted Wickr content on your device.

Download: Android | iOS

Wire

Wire is 100% open-source and independently audited on the market with an option to be tested against existing security and governance frameworks. Fully compliant with European privacy laws, it is recognized by IDC as one of the messaging apps with industry-leading security and privacy approach through Open Source. It features ephemeral messages, device fingerprinting, and Proteus protocol for end-to-end encryption.

Wire is available on any device and operating system which offers team collaboration whether in the office or on the road.

Download: Android | iOS

Keybase

Keybase is an open-source messaging platform where all messages are secure and end-to-end encrypted. You can write securely to any Twitter, Reddit, Facebook, Github, and hacker news user. There’s no need to know someone’s phone number or email address to add them up.

Download: Android | iOS

And that sums up our list for the best secured and encrypted messaging apps. Did we miss anything on this list? Let us know in the comments below!

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