Session – Private Messenger for Android
About Session – Private Messenger
Session is a private messaging app that keeps your conversations safe and secure.
This is a next gen private messenger, with encrypted routing protocols, end-to-end encryption, and strong metadata protection. Built on a decentralized network of user-operated servers spread all over the world, Session private messenger can’t leak or sell your data.
Enjoy a private messaging app with features you love and the privacy you need.
• Secure and private account: No phone number or email required to create your Account ID
• Decentralized server network: Specialized network created for private messaging. No centralized storage, no data breaches
• No metadata logging: Session doesn’t store, track, or log your private messaging metadata
• IP address protection: Device IP addresses are never exposed to the person you’re talking to or the servers holding your data
• Private messaging with your friends: Private, end-to-end encrypted group chats for up to 100 people
• Secure attachments: Securely share voice snippets, photos, and files with Session private messenger
• Free and open-source: Free to use, free from trackers, free from surveillance — just private messaging
Session is stewarded by the Session Foundation, a Swiss-based foundation dedicated to advancing digital rights and innovation. Take back your messaging privacy today — download Session.
Want to build from source, report a bug, or just take a look at our code? Check out Session on GitHub: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-android/
Download Session – Private Messenger for Android for free — the latest version (1.33.8) is now available for installation on your phone or tablet.
What's New in the Latest Version 1.33.8
• Fixed several issues which could cause the app to freeze, including when typing, reacting to messages and opening conversations
• Fixed several crashes, including on launch, during calls, with Screen Lock enabled, and when opening some documents
• Saving an attachment now shows an error if it fails, instead of crashing
Session – Private Messenger App Info
- Version 1.33.8
- Updated November 7, 2026
- Requires OS Android 8.0 and up
- Category Communication
- Developer Session Foundation
- Age Rating 3+
































