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In recent years, WhatsApp has become one of the most popular messaging apps worldwide, connecting billions of people across the globe. However, beneath its seemingly user-friendly interface, there are growing concerns about privacy, security, and the impact of its corporate parent, Facebook. As a result, many users are seeking alternatives to WhatsApp that prioritize their digital well-being. However, it seems like most people are switching to another messenger that I'm pretty unsure about.
### It's open source. Right?
@ -33,8 +30,6 @@ There are many other great privacy respecting messenging apps which i'd rather u
[Signal](https://www.signal.org/de/): Known for its strong encryption, Signal offers end-to-end encryption by default for all conversations and has a focus on user privacy. Like I already said, it has undergone independent security audits and is widely regarded as one of the most secure messaging apps available.
[Wire](https://wire.com/de/): Has a more modern looking user interface than Signal but also has ungergone security audits
[Threema](https://threema.ch/de): Probably the OG because it's the oldest one. Also requires no phone number to sign up (!!!)
[Element](https://element.io/) (Matrix): Element is an open-source, decentralized messaging platform that uses the [Matrix protocol](https://matrix.org/).
