# FluffyChat Matrix Messenger (open-source messaging app)

> FluffyChat Matrix Messenger is a free, open-source messaging app for Android and iOS. The open-source, non-profit European alternative to big tech’s messaging and vid. It has 3,194 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid.

### Messaging how it should be Whether for your friends, your company or local community, FluffyChat supports a variety of features to cover all your daily needs. #### Easy to use Simply install, log in and start chatting. The intuitive user interface makes secure communication as easy as possible. #### Secure With olm/megolm end-to-end encryption, encrypted message backups and an automated key trust system, FluffyChat is among the most secure messengers available. #### Decentral Based on the open Matrix protocol we build a decentralized messaging network together, which no entity can control. Host your own chat server while remaining in contact with everyone.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/krille-chan/fluffychat |
| Platforms | Android, iOS |
| Built with | Flutter |
| GitHub stars | 3,194 |
| License | AGPL-3.0-only (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/chat.fluffy.fluffychat/ (package chat.fluffy.fluffychat) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | not linked |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | https://fluffychat.im |
| Official | no |
| Category | Messaging & chat |
| Latest release | v2.10.0 (Oct 2, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 7, 2026 |

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

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