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Which messaging app do you trust most for privacy in 2026? (thecybersecguru.com)
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Secure messaging is about much more than end-to-end encryption. Metadata collection, open-source transparency, independent audits, default encryption, account requirements, backups, and jurisdiction all influence how private a messaging platform actually is. This comparison examines the major privacy-focused messaging apps and discusses the trade-offs each one makes instead of trying to crown a single "best" option.

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[โ€“] Zachariah@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I do not believe that is correct.

https://aboutsignal.com/blog/why-a-phone-number-is-necessary-to-register-at-signal/

[โ€“] akwd169@sh.itjust.works 2 points 12 hours ago

Your right, problem is ive been hearing about how theyre going to remove the phone number requirement for years now, apparently:

2020:Signal is actively working on removing the phone number requirement. It's a hard... | Hacker News

2024:Signal's Adding Support for Usernames, Removing Phone Number Requirement - CNET

That last one is some real deceptive marketing bullshit

Signal is removing the requirement to use a phone number for conversations

So you still need one for registration