Keybase

Start encrypted conversations with anyone in the world

Keybase: Secure Messaging for Everyone

"Keybase" is a free, open-source messaging platform allowing you to securely chat with anyone globally, using their social media accounts without needing personal information. It offers end-to-end encryption, multi-device support, and is available on multiple platforms, including Android. Enjoy a spam-free experience and provide feedback to help us improve!
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App stats

Downloads: 511,698
447
Rating: 3.00
(4,091)
1 new ratings
Version: 6.4.0 (Last updated: 2024-08-19)
Version code: 10554876
Creation date: 2017-05-10
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.CAMERA
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
  • android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
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Size: 134.79M
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 87,091 ▼ 216

Other platforms

Keybase (v1.10.16)
5,000 4.03 (65)
Keybase (v1.10.17resigned1)
328 3.98 (43)
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Strong focus on security and encryption
  • Cross-platform experience is well-thought-out
  • Good alternative to other team apps like Slack
Cons
  • Frequent crashes and freezes on Android
  • Poor performance, including delayed responses and glitches
  • Limited functionality for file sharing and management on mobile
Most mentioned
  • Unusable or highly buggy experience on Android
  • Crashes during usage, especially when typing or interacting
  • Neglect from developers since acquisition by Zoom
User reviews
Longtime user. Indefinitely feature frozen, but there are still a few bugfix releases a year. Blame bugs on google's shoddy android updates for creating bugs in apps. At the moment, keybase can't seem to open a filepicker, but you can still share-to keybase. It also sometimes forgets how to clear unread markers. The only bad thing that is kinda keybase's fault is the embedded video player, which is just chrome's video player, and it sucks.
by Aelius Saionji, 2024-12-03
Unfortunately, this software is now dead. I loved it, but the team sold it and abandoned the vision. Fair enough, but a huge shame. Don't pick this up if you're a new user, it's unlikely to be around much longer.
by A Google user, 2024-10-22
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