# Olvid (open-source messaging app)

> Olvid is a free, open-source messaging app for Android. Private messaging for everyone. It has 242 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.

Olvid is the first private instant messaging application for everyone. Send messages, photos, files and make secure phone and video calls. What is a "private" messenger? It's a messenger: - That does not push new contacts on you. You are in control: you choose who you want to discuss with. Olvid offers several ways to invite other Olvid users, either face-to-face or remotely. - That does not require any personal data. Olvid won't ask for your phone number, for your email. Unlike your previous messenger, Olvid will never request access to your address book. - On which you will never receive unsolicited messages or messages from an unknown source.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/olvid-io/olvid-android |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Kotlin |
| GitHub stars | 242 |
| License | AGPL-3.0-only (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/io.olvid.messenger.nogoogle/ (package io.olvid.messenger.nogoogle) |
| F-Droid anti-features | Relies on a non-free network service |
| Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.olvid.messenger |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | no |
| Category | Messaging & chat |
| Latest release | v4.5.1_311 (Sep 17, 2026) |
| Last commit | Sep 17, 2026 |

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

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