# ArcaneChat (open-source messaging app)

> ArcaneChat is a free, open-source messaging app for Android. Fast encrypted chats for the family. It has 408 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.

ArcaneChat is a decentralized and secure instant messenger that is easy to use for friends and family. • Private. Instant on-boarding without a phone number or other private data. • Friends & Family: Only chat with people you know. Unknown users cannot message or follow you without mutual consent. • Flexible. Supports multiple chat profiles and is easy to setup on multiple devices. • Extensible. Use mini-apps in chats like shopping lists, calendars or games. • Reliable. Works under bad and adversarial network conditions. • Secure. Audited End-to-End encryption safe against network and server attacks. • Sovereign. Can be run with your own e-mail address or server.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/ArcaneChat/android |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Java |
| GitHub stars | 408 |
| License | GPL-3.0-only (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/chat.delta.lite/ (package chat.delta.lite) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.arcanechat |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | https://arcanechat.me/ |
| Official | no |
| Category | Messaging & chat |
| Latest release | v2.62.0 (Sep 25, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 4, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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