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Damus

Damus

The social network you control

676 ratings
162 reviews
🎬 Entertainment
🌐 Social Networking
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 31, 2023
  • June 3, 2026

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Developer

Damus Nostr, Inc
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About

A decentralized social network offering full control over your data and speech. Enjoy end-to-end encrypted messaging, no registration requirements, and seamless integration with bots. Monetize your interactions by tipping friends with lightning.

✓Decentralized social network
✓End-to-end encrypted messaging
✓No registration required
✓Programmable bots integration
✓Lightning tipping for friends
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Damus. Based on 676 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 3 negatives reviewers mention most about this Social Networking app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fast and efficient
  • 🔒Censorship-resistant
  • 💰Bitcoin/Lightning integration
  • 👍Intuitive and user-friendly
  • 🌐Decentralized protocol
  • 🤝Positive community

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔍Limited search/discovery features
  • 💬Lack of moderation tools
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What's New in Damus

1.17

June 3, 2026

### Added - Added Sentry error and diagnostics reporting to aid future quality improvements (Daniel D'Aquino) - Automatic lossless storage optimization (Daniel D'Aquino) - Added "Compact Database" button in Settings → Storage that reclaims unused space by compacting the NostrDB on the next app launch (Daniel D'Aquino) - Full container file breakdown in storage settings export (Daniel D'Aquino) - Show client name on events when available (alltheseas) - Add client tag to published events to identify Damus (alltheseas) - Storage usage statistics view in Settings (Daniel D'Aquino) - Added GIF keyboard support (Damus Labs only) (ericholguin) - Added detailed diagnostics reporting to GIF keyboard errors (Daniel D'Aquino) ### Changed - Redesigned media blur overlay to look like intentional protection instead of a broken state (alltheseas) - Moved clear cache button to storage settings (Daniel D'Aquino) - Clear stale LMDB readers on NostrDB init to prevent reader slot leakage and runaway storage usage (Daniel D'Aquino) - Made GIF keyboard widely available to Purple users without need for an API key (Damus Labs) (Daniel D'Aquino) - Restored signal indicator (William Casarin) ### Fixed - Fixed issue where mentioned profile names would not render properly (Daniel D'Aquino) - Fix stale relay list causing inability to disconnect relays (alltheseas) - Fixed issue where temporary files would not get cleaned up (Daniel D'Aquino) - Wallet view now immediately clears stale data when switching wallets (Daniel D'Aquino) - Fixed issue where the app could display an error message when using another NWC wallet in parallel (Daniel D'Aquino) - Fix memory corruption crash when creating empty filters (Daniel D'Aquino) - Fixed startup crash when app performs long-running compaction procedure (Daniel D'Aquino) - Fixed database transaction leak that could lead to higher storage usage (Daniel D'Aquino) - Fix GIF picker grid tap hitbox selecting adjacent item (Daniel D'Aquino) - Fixed issues that could cause the signal indicator to become outdated (William Casarin) - Fixed issue where some of the user's own notes would not show up in their own profile (Daniel D'Aquino) - Fixed an issue where posts would not appear on the user's own timeline if they did not follow themselves (Daniel D'Aquino)

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User reviews

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Fails before use

Unfortunately this app can not be used as it seemingly offers a secure login, but does not actually implement one. You simply can not use a signer to login. It won’t accept it. Scan a qr code, it just never actually scans it you stand there all day. Copy and paste a bunker url it fails every single time. In trying to get people to join the Nostr community the one thing we are told is never paste your nsec and for whatever reason that is all this app will accept. Shame as it looks nice
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Gator don’t playGator don’t play

Clean ui, poor performance

I want to like it but it has been performing extremely poorly on my iPhone 13 over the last few months, scrolling is really choppy and the app is almost unusable with the UI freezing up. It’s also taking up a huge amount of storage space, close to 9 GB and clearing cache removed only a few MBs. Disappointing because it has my favorite UI among nostr apps and notifications also works the best.
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Rich from PhoenixRich from Phoenix

Total POS

Says my priv key is public
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It’s ok at best

If it wasn’t for the fact that it’ll randomly freeze for no reason and need a force close it would be a good app
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Need to fix the relay connectivity

I just got this app and it seems fine so far but I can’t connect to any relays at all. Had the app open for like 10 min trying to connect to one, checked the spelling in case I was missing something. But it keeps cycling between ‘connecting’ and ‘error’.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Inability to post or view content

Bug

Inconsistent performance on older devices

Bug

Issues with connecting to relays

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Add polls and voting features

Feature

Improve search and content discovery

Feature

Implement user-controlled moderation tools

Feature

Add support for more languages

Feature

FAQ

What is Damus?

Damus is a decentralized social network built on open internet protocols, giving users complete control over their data and speech. It offers end-to-end encrypted private messaging and does not require registration with personal information.

What are the key features of Damus?

Key features include end-to-end encrypted private messaging, no registration requirements, decentralized message distribution via relays, programmable bot integration for automation, and the ability to tip friends and stack sats with the lightning network.

Is Damus free to use?

The application itself is free to download and use. While the core social networking and messaging features are free, it supports in-app purchases, likely related to tipping or other integrated services.

How does Damus ensure privacy and security?

Damus prioritizes privacy and security through end-to-end encryption for all private messages, ensuring that only the sender and recipient can read them. Its decentralized nature also means there's no single platform that can censor or ban users, and no registration is needed, further protecting user identity.

Who is Damus for?

Damus is designed for users who value control over their online presence, privacy, and freedom of speech. It's suitable for individuals who want an alternative to traditional social media platforms and are interested in decentralized technologies and secure communication.