# XChat - Private Messenger

Android app · by 0xchat Limited · Communication

XChat - Private Messenger has 444,716 installs (+3.6% in 30 days), rated 2.9 from 922 ratings, \#1,670 of 55,850 in Communication.

## Figures

- Installs: 444,716
- Rating: 2.9 · 922 ratings
- Price: Free
- In-app purchases: yes
- 7-day growth in installs: +2,808 (+0.6%) (+6,273 over 15.6 days)
- 30-day growth in installs: +15,601 (+3.6%)
- Rank: #90,149 of 2,865,598 Android listings with an install count (down 1,640 since 2026-10-28)
- Rank: #1,670 of 55,850 in Communication

## Reviews

- Ratings by stars: 5★ 39% · 4★ 6% · 3★ 8% · 2★ 3% · 1★ 44% (919 ratings)

## Description

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.  
  
Getting started: open your own Private Circle with a subscription, or join a circle you've been invited to for free.  
  
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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Source: https://storetally.com/android/com.oxchat.lite  
As of 2026-11-09, from the StoreTally census.