Conversations

Conversations

Encrypted, easy-to-use XMPP instant messenger for your mobile device

Daniel Gultsch Internet Messaging Push Voice & Video Chat

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Description

A free and open source Jabber/XMPP client for Android. Easy to use, reliable, battery friendly. With built-in support for images, group chats and location sharing. End-to-end encrypted by default. Connects to all modern Jabber, XMPP and Snikket servers.

Features
• End-to-end encryption with OMEMO or OpenPGP
• Send and receive images and other kinds of files
• Encrypted audio and video calls (DTLS-SRTP)
• Advanced machine-in-the-middle detection via channel binding (requires opt-in)
• Share your location
• Send voice messages
• Emoji reactions
• Indication when your contact has read your message
• Intuitive UI that follows Android design guidelines (Material Design 3 with Dynamic Colors)
• High-resolution contact photos (avatars)
• Synchronizes with desktop clients (Gajim and Dino)
• Private group chats and public conferences (with support for bookmarks)
• Message moderation for admins in public conferences
• Address book integration
• Multiple accounts (unified inbox)
• Deliver push notifications to other compatible apps like Tusky, Ltt.rs, DAVx⁵ and Fennec via UnifiedPush
• Very low impact on battery life

Note: Some of these features require server support. Go to account details and select 'Server Info' from the overflow menu to see if your server has all necessary extensions.

Design principles
• Be as beautiful and easy to use as possible without sacrificing security or privacy
• Rely on existing, well-established protocols
• Do not require a Google account or specifically Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)
• Require as few permissions as possible

What’s new (2.20.4+free)

* Fix accessibility around adding attachments
* Fix minor UI glitches

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
2.20.4+free current
3fae646e33b59b95…
2026-09-29 29 MB API 23
2.20.4+free
65dc99df538c9c8f…
2026-09-29 31 MB API 23
2.20.4+free
20aa1efcfe710c4f…
2026-09-29 30 MB API 23
2.20.4+free
6c360559af9b7535…
2026-09-29 24 MB API 23
2.20.4+free
aeb65c6e7262b68b…
2026-09-29 29 MB API 23
2.20.4+free
e13cedbb7bb99199…
2026-09-29 31 MB API 23
2.20.4+free
ec5f4e2be4d7b1de…
2026-09-29 30 MB API 23
2.20.4+free
4f5a98ea03dd47de…
2026-09-29 24 MB API 23
2.20.3+free
ea4737f69a8e555c…
2026-09-18 29 MB API 23
2.20.3+free
5a7762cc9c69f866…
2026-09-18 31 MB API 23

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Read contactsAccess the address book.
  • READ_PROFILE
  • PhotosRead images from the media library.
  • VideosRead videos from the media library.
  • READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED
  • MusicRead audio files from the media library.
  • Bluetooth connectionConnect to paired Bluetooth devices.
  • Write storageCreate and change files on the device storage.
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  • Read storageRead files on the device storage.
  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • VibrationControl the vibration alert.
  • REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
  • Approximate locationDetermine the location via the network.
  • Precise locationDetermine the location via GPS.
  • Wi-Fi stateRead information about the Wi-Fi connection.
  • Install appsStart the installation of other apps.
  • CameraTake photos and videos.
  • MicrophoneRecord audio.
  • BluetoothConnect to Bluetooth devices.
  • Audio settingsAdjust volume and audio output.
  • USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
  • Display over other appsDraw content on top of other apps.
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
  • MANAGE_OWN_CALLS
  • conversations.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
  • permission.READ
  • permission.WRITE
  • permission.READ_SETTINGS
  • permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
  • permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
  • permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
  • permission.UPDATE_COUNT
  • permission.UPDATE_BADGE
  • permission.CHANGE_BADGE
  • permission.READ_SETTINGS
  • permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
  • READ_APP_BADGE
  • permission.READ_SETTINGS
  • permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
  • permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
  • permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE

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