Threema is the world’s best-selling secure messenger and keeps your data out of the hands of hackers, corporations, and governments. The service can be used completely anonymously. Threema is open source and offers every feature one would expect from a state-of-the-art instant messenger. The app also allows you to make end-to-end encrypted voice, video, and group calls. Using the desktop app and the web client, you can also use Threema from your desktop.
PRIVACY AND ANONYMITY Threema is designed from the ground up to generate as little data on servers as possible. Group memberships and contact lists are managed on your device only and never stored on our servers. Messages are immediately deleted after they have been delivered. Local files are stored encrypted on your mobile phone or tablet. All this effectively prevents the collection and misuse of your personal information, including metadata. Threema is fully compliant with the European privacy legislation (GDPR).
ROCK-SOLID ENCRYPTION Threema end-to-end encrypts all your communication, including messages, voice and video calls, group chats, files, and even status messages. Only the intended recipient, and nobody else, can read your messages. Threema uses the trusted open source NaCl cryptography library for encryption. The encryption keys are generated and safely stored on the users’ devices to prevent backdoor access or copies.
COMPREHENSIVE FEATURES Threema is not only an encrypted and private messenger but also versatile and feature-rich.
• Write text and send voice messages • Edit and delete sent messages on the recipient’s end • Make voice, video and group calls • Share videos pictures and locations • Send any type of file (pdf animated gif, mp3, doc, zip, etc.) • Use the desktop app or the web client to chat from your computer • Create groups • Conduct polls with the poll feature • Choose between a dark and a light theme • React to messages with emojis • Verify the identity of a contact by scanning their personal QR code • Use Threema as anonymous instant messaging tool • Synchronize your contacts (optional)
SERVERS IN SWITZERLAND All our servers are located in Switzerland, and we develop our software in-house.
FULL ANONYMITY Each Threema user receives a random Threema ID for identification. A phone number or email address is not required to use Threema. This unique feature allows you to use Threema completely anonymously – no need to give up private information or to open an account.
OPEN SOURCE AND AUDITS The source code of the Threema app is open for everyone to review. On top of that, renowned experts are regularly commissioned to conduct systematic security audits of Threema’s code.
NO ADS, NO TRACKERS Threema is not financed by advertising and does not collect user data.
SUPPORT / CONTACT For questions or problems please consult our FAQs: https://threema.ch/en/faq
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Sep 9, 2025
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Doctor Sam
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August 7, 2025
I really like the private nature of this messaging service. For this, 5 stars. However, this is the second [4th time now] time that it crashes almost every time I reply to a message (often losing the message I am in the middle of writing), and have to start again. It would be nice if there was a way to send complaints about its failures, but there is no contact option evident for when there is a problem. Tech support gets 0 stars. UPDATE: NO TECH SUPPORT. NO ONE CARES ABOUT FAILURES !!!
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David Colvin
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August 10, 2025
Works great, it's affordable, and no phone number or email is required. One drawback is there's no multi-device support. It's been something like 5 years since they announced they were working on it but there's no viable solution yet. I would still like to see ephemeral messages. I understand the argument against it but I think the feature is a must for a messaging client that caters to privacy.
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Tamara Clarke
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July 29, 2025
Laggy. Messages often don't arrive unless I open the app. Considering this is paid for I expect it to at least be as good as free messenger apps. Functionality is underwhelming. Do something exciting and fix the delivery delays. Make it better please.
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What’s new
- Adjusted the color scheme in the app to improve the readability of texts - Improvements and minor bug fixes