Apps: Briar

Last updated: September 29, 2025

Summary Peer‑to‑peer messenger that works over Tor, Bluetooth, or local Wi‑Fi; designed for resilience and censorship resistance.

Maintainer

  • The Briar Project

Repository

History

  • Created for secure communication under adversarial conditions; supports offline mesh via Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi when the Internet is down.

Why use it

  • No central servers; metadata‑minimized; good for small trusted groups; forums and blogs built in.

Safe use

  • Use verified contacts; keep Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi off when not needed; be mindful of device pairing and physical security.

Limits

  • Not for high‑bandwidth media; battery use is higher when scanning for peers; contact discovery is manual by design.

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