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Olvid

Olvid

Private messaging for everyone

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Released
June 16, 2019
Updated
October 23, 2026

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Background Location Access

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Olvid
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This private messaging app prioritizes user control and security. It does not require personal data, push contacts, or allow unsolicited messages. Enjoy secure, end-to-end encrypted conversations with guaranteed privacy.

✓No personal data required
✓User-controlled contacts
✓No unsolicited messages
✓End-to-end encryption
✓End-to-end authentication
✓Group creation
✓No spam or advertising
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What's New in Olvid

4.5

October 23, 2026

- Choose the size of the photos and videos you send! This is the feature many of you have been asking for. When writing a message, pick Low, Medium, High or Original. Smaller sizes upload much faster and reach your contacts sooner, especially on a slow connection, and they download faster on their side too. - Long discussions are much faster: they open in about half the time, scroll smoothly however far back you go, and show messages right away instead of grey placeholders. Jumping to a quote, a search result or a notification no longer pauses. - Olvid is now available in Turkish and Polish. - Animated GIFs now play directly in the composition bar before you send them. - Redesigned the menu shown when you press and hold a message: icons first, a roomier emoji bar, and the Liquid Glass look on iOS 26 and macOS 26 or later. - Reactions to your messages are now notified even while Olvid is open. - Olvid now catches up more reliably when many messages are waiting on the server. - With a keyboard on an iPad or a Mac, the Escape key now closes the current screen, or steps back one screen inside a flow. - Return, Shift+Return and Cmd+Return in the composition bar now follow the send shortcut chosen in the Interface settings. - When notification content is hidden in the privacy settings, reactions, edited messages and missed calls now stay hidden too. A hidden notification still plays the discussion's sound and opens the right screen when tapped. - Fixed a bug when sharing from another app: after changing the discussion, the To: row kept showing the previous one. It now shows the discussion you just chose. - Fixed a crash that could occur while a profile backup was being prepared as a contact was deleted. - Fixed a crash of the notification service that could leave some messages without a notification. - Various other improvements, security improvements and bug fixes. - Olvid notifications now show up reliably in CarPlay. - On iOS 16 and 17, a newline inserted with the Return key now goes in at the caret rather than at the end of the draft.

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User reviews

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Отличный мессенджер на данное время

Всё нравится! И то что он отлично работает без впн, и дизайн и удобство использования! Хотел бы возможность кастомизации иконки приложенияи интерфейса чатов. А так всё замечательно.
Yyaqunn

Félicitations

L’app en général et très bien faite le seul problème je connais très peu de personnes qui la possède donc je suis obligé de revenir sur les concurrents qui ne sont pas terrible
TTheo.dlcst

Calling this "free" is misleading

I have no issue with paid software—charge whatever you like. But labeling an app "free" when outgoing calls are paywalled is a cheap marketing trick. It's like serving a free bowl of soup, but charging €4.99/month for the spoon. A communicator where you cannot initiate a call isn't a "free app with optional premium features"; it's a restricted demo version. Be honest about your pricing model.
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DKDer Koch

Response from developer

Hello, thank you for coming back to update your review, and for making it clear that paying for software isn't the issue for you. We take your point, and we want to be fully transparent about our model. Olvid shows no ads and is designed to have no access to your data. Our paid options are what fund its development. To borrow your image, we put a lot of care into making the soup itself as good as it can be, and everyone can enjoy it for free. Whether to add the paid options is then up to each user, and that freedom of choice matters a lot to us. We believe it's better to offer a service that is genuinely free for the essentials, with clearly identified paid options, than one that only looks free and is funded in other ways. Concretely, everyone can, at no cost, send unlimited messages, create groups, share photos and videos in full resolution with no size limit, use polls and ephemeral messages, edit and remotely delete messages, manage several profiles, and receive audio and video calls. Placing calls and using Olvid on several devices are paid options. Calls can be tried free for one month, and the trial ends automatically with no billing. We understand you see it differently, and we appreciate you taking the time to explain why. If you have any questions, feel free to write to us at feedback@olvid.io. The Olvid team

privacy is central

Previously left bad review, but now changed it as I got the app working. It works very well and is very private&secure. Have been trying to de-Facebook my life and this is a great 1st step to getting rid of FB messenger.
**Philzz95

Response from developer

Thank you so much for coming back to update your review, we really appreciate it! We're glad you got everything working and that Olvid is helping you take back control of your private conversations. If anything ever stops working as it should, don't hesitate to write to us at feedback@olvid.io. Welcome aboard! The Olvid team

Awesome

Underrated Gem
S?Seriously need ?

Response from developer

Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoy Olvid 💎

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FAQ

What is Olvid?

Olvid is a private instant messaging application designed for everyone. It focuses on user control and security, ensuring that your communications are private and protected. It does not require personal data and prevents unsolicited messages.

How does Olvid ensure privacy and security?

Olvid offers end-to-end encryption and end-to-end authentication by default for all exchanges. This means only you and the intended recipient can read your messages. It also prevents unsolicited messages and does not push new contacts onto your list.

Do I need to provide personal information to use Olvid?

No, Olvid does not require any personal data. It will not ask for your phone number or email address, and it will not access your address book. This ensures a higher level of privacy for its users.

Can I create groups with Olvid?

Yes, you can create groups with family, friends, and collaborators on Olvid. These groups benefit from the same security and privacy features as individual conversations, offering a safe space for your discussions without spam or advertising.

Is Olvid free to use?

The application is free to download and use. While the core messaging features are free, there are in-app purchases available, suggesting potential premium features or services.