SimpleX
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SimpleX - the first messaging network operating without user identifiers of any kind - 100% private by design! iOS, Android and desktop apps 📱! observed · 2026-09-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
96/100
- Activity 97
- Release rhythm 93
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-10-21. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 16.5
- age_days: 2495
- days_rel: 48
- days_push: 23
- n_releases_24m: 33
Adoption not part of the score
19495 stars · 1362 forks observed · 2026-09-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-10-19, confidence 0.97
SimpleX Chat is an open‑source messenger that operates without any user identifiers, providing 100 % private, end‑to‑end encrypted communication. It is available as native apps for iOS, Android, and desktop platforms.
Use cases
- send private messages without revealing my identity
- create secret groups that are hard to track
- exchange encrypted files and media securely
- make end‑to‑end encrypted audio and video calls
- run a self‑hosted SimpleX server for my community
- store chat data locally with optional backup
When to choose
- I need a messenger that guarantees no user IDs or metadata leakage
- I want end‑to‑end encryption by default on all devices
- I prefer open‑source software with a strong privacy focus
- I need cross‑platform support for iOS, Android, and desktop
When to avoid
- I require group video calls or large‑scale conference features
- I need integration with proprietary messaging ecosystems
- I prefer a cloud‑hosted service with built‑in backup
Facets
application · maturity active
gui security security mobile-development desktop-applications cross-platform end-to-end-encryption no-user-ids simplex-network agpl-3 privacy-focused communication ios android desktop
10 sources
- readme: https://github.com/simplex-chat/simplex-chat · fetched 2026-09-28 · ab3288e70927
- homepage: https://simplex.chat · fetched 2026-10-05 · 4c84afae7656
- site_page: https://simplex.chat/docs/guide/send-messages.html · fetched 2026-10-05 · bc864e407644
- site_page: https://simplex.chat/docs/guide/readme.html · fetched 2026-10-05 · 64816f23a140
- site_page: https://simplex.chat/docs/guide/secret-groups.html · fetched 2026-10-05 · ee833287f708
- site_page: https://simplex.chat/docs/guide/chat-profiles.html · fetched 2026-10-05 · 4fd38ff9748f
- site_page: https://simplex.chat/docs/guide/managing-data.html · fetched 2026-10-05 · 1dbf32f8ff39
- site_page: https://simplex.chat/docs/guide/audio-video-calls.html · fetched 2026-10-05 · f26e55e32a0c
- site_page: https://simplex.chat/docs/guide/privacy-security.html · fetched 2026-10-05 · 67bad1884aa0
- site_page: https://simplex.chat/docs/guide/app-settings.html · fetched 2026-10-05 · 10bce1e376d1
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| simplex-chat/simplex-chat | frontend | 96 |
| simplex-chat/simplexmq | backend | 90 |
For agents
markdown · JSON · MCP: product_card(name="simplex-chat/simplex-chat")
Data as of 2026-10-19T08:05:51.212177+00:00 · Report a problem