Signal Private Messenger — Reviews & Insights
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Rating
4.53
2.9M ratings
Reviews/Month
2000
Trend: stable
Last Updated
Mar 4, 2026
v8.0.4
Days Since Update
103
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Analysis Summary
Signal Private Messenger is highly praised for its strong encryption and privacy features, but users report occasional bugs and notification issues. The app's free and ad-free model is well-received, though some users suggest additional features like live location sharing.
Rating Distribution
Pain Points
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bugs
· 2.0% of reviews
Issues with app functionality
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notification issues
· 1.0% of reviews
Problems with receiving notifications
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linking devices
Difficulty in connecting multiple devices
Praised Features
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end-to-end encryption
· 3.0% of reviews
Strong encryption for secure communication
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privacy
· 8.0% of reviews
Focus on user privacy
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free service
· 1.0% of reviews
Ad-free and free to use
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ease of use
· 8.0% of reviews
Simple and intuitive interface
Feature Requests
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live location sharing
Ability to share live location
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direct share options
Options to share directly to other apps
Bug Reports
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crashing
Application crashes
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notification issues
Problems with notifications
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verification issues
· 3.0% of reviews
Trouble verifying phone numbers
Competitive Position
Signal is positioned as a privacy-focused alternative to mainstream messaging apps.
