FluffyChat Matrix Messenger
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 3,247 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid.
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About FluffyChat Matrix Messenger
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.
Privacy and F-Droid
F-Droid builds FluffyChat Matrix Messenger from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.
No anti-features flagged on the latest F-Droid build.
Screenshots
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Is FluffyChat Matrix Messenger free and open source?
Yes. FluffyChat Matrix Messenger's source code is public on GitHub under the AGPL-3.0-only license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free. F-Droid, which builds it from source, flags no anti-features such as ads or tracking on its latest build.
How do I install FluffyChat Matrix Messenger?
You can install FluffyChat Matrix Messenger from F-Droid (package chat.fluffy.fluffychat); the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: v2.11.3).
Is FluffyChat Matrix Messenger still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 28, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on Oct 22, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.