Private by design. Secure by default. Open source.
Ghostly Android is an independent, privacy-focused messaging application built on the Signal/Molly technology stack, with its own Ghostly branding, configuration and privacy-focused enhancements.
Website: https://templeeu.github.io/Ghostly.android/
| Platform | Status |
|---|---|
| Android | Available |
| iOS | In development |
| macOS | In development |
| Windows | In development |
| Linux | In development |
Android is the current supported platform. Cross-platform compatibility is being developed progressively.
- End-to-end encrypted messaging
- Private one-to-one conversations
- Group conversations
- Encrypted voice and video calling
- Encrypted media and file attachments
- Disappearing messages
- Message reactions and replies
- Multi-device support where supported by the underlying implementation
- Secure local storage
- Privacy-focused notifications
- Privacy and security controls
- Blocking and reporting
- Ghostly branding and customization
Ghostly uses established cryptographic protocols and libraries from the Signal ecosystem rather than implementing custom cryptography.
The project prioritizes:
- Strong end-to-end encryption
- Protection of sensitive local data
- Secure application access
- Reduced notification exposure
- Privacy-focused configuration
- Compatibility with the underlying Signal/Molly architecture
Cryptography should use established, reviewed libraries and protocols—not custom algorithms.
Latest releases: https://github.com/TempleEU/Ghostly.android/releases
Before installing an APK from a third-party source, verify the release signature and published checksums.
Ghostly is actively evolving from its Android foundation toward broader platform compatibility. The current priority is a stable, secure Android experience while work continues toward iOS, macOS, Windows and Linux.
- Signal Android — https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Android
- Molly — https://github.com/mollyim/mollyim-android
- Ghostly Android — https://github.com/TempleEU/Ghostly.android
Ghostly is independently maintained and incorporates open-source work from the Signal and Molly projects.
See the repository for the applicable license, legal information, notices and build documentation.
Security-focused improvements, bug reports and thoughtful contributions are welcome.
- Issues: https://github.com/TempleEU/Ghostly.android/issues
- Pull requests: https://github.com/TempleEU/Ghostly.android/pulls
- Releases: https://github.com/TempleEU/Ghostly.android/releases
Ghostly is an independently developed project and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Signal Messenger LLC or the Signal Foundation.
Ghostly is provided on an as-is basis. Users should independently evaluate releases and security implications before relying on the software for sensitive communications.
Ghostly Android
Privacy. Security. Freedom.