Android

XChat - Private Messenger

by 0xchat Limited · more by this developer →

XChat - Private Messenger has 438,443 installs, rated 2.9 from 908 ratings, #1,650 of 54,241 in Communication.

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Installs
438,443
Rating
2.9
908 ratings
Rank on Android
#88,704
of 2,769,814
up 374 since 2026-10-20
Version
0.3.8
Last updated 2026-10-02

Also in the last two weeksclimbed 374 places this week

Description

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XChat is a streamlined, privacy-focused messaging application built on the Nostr protocol, designed for secure communication within closed, private groups like family and friends.

**Key Features:**
• No phone numbers, emails, or permanent identifiers
• End-to-end encryption for all messages/medias
• Open-source and transparent
• Encrypted media sharing
• Secure local data storage
• Two-way chat/message deletion
• No user tracking or data collection

**Why Choose XChat:**
XChat prioritizes your privacy above all else. Built on the decentralized Nostr network, it ensures your conversations stay private and secure without unnecessary complexity. Perfect for family groups, close friends, and anyone who values intimate, secure communication.

**Perfect For:**
• Family groups and close friends
• Private business discussions
• Journalists and researchers
• Privacy-conscious individuals
• Small, intimate communities
• Anyone seeking simple, secure messaging

Source Code:
https://github.com/0xchat-app/xchat-app-main

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Growth change in installs

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week Not enough history yet
month Not enough history yet
year Not enough history yet
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Change in installs, scaled to each window from the real gap between crawls. A window needs a full period of history before it reports anything.

Installs438,443
2026-10-04 · 427,475 2026-10-22
Ratings908
2026-10-04 · 886 2026-10-22
New ratings per monthno crawl yet this month
Oct 2026 from 2026-10-04: +22 Nov 2026 so far: no crawl yet
Oct 4 Nov so far
Average rating2.9
2026-10-04 · 2.8 2026-10-22

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