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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.
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?
### 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.
[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 (!!!)
[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/).
[Element](https://element.io/) (Matrix): Element is an open-source, decentralized messaging platform that uses the [Matrix protocol](https://matrix.org/).
