About Briar
Briar is a communication app published by Briar Project under the package name org.briarproject.briar.android. This listing presents the current build of the app together with the practical details a person needs before installing it, including its size, platform requirement and release build.
Device Compatibility The build requires Android 5.0 or newer. If your handset already runs a later release of the platform, it falls comfortably within the supported range, and newer devices are expected to run the app without issue. Anyone running an older firmware image should check their system version before proceeding with an installation.
Storage and Install Size The package occupies 48.3 MB of space, so it is worth confirming that your device has room to spare alongside your existing apps, photos and media. That figure describes the download itself rather than any additional data the app may create once you begin using it for conversations.
The Current Release The version presented here is 1.5.21, which is the latest build listed for this app. Staying on the current release is the simplest way to keep the software you have installed aligned with what the developer is distributing at this time.
Developer and Category Briar sits in the communication category and is maintained by Briar Project, the named developer behind org.briarproject.briar.android. The content rating for this listing is listed as unknown, so families may want to review the app themselves before handing a device to younger users.
APK Information
- Version
- 1.5.21
- Size
- 48.3 MB
- Android
- 5.0+
- File type
- APK
- Updated
- Sep 30, 2026
- Package
- org.briarproject.briar.android
- Developer
- Briar Project
Features
Communication
Briar Project
Android app
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the system requirements for installing Briar?
The build requires Android 5.0 or newer, so most reasonably current handsets and tablets qualify. If your device already runs a more recent release of the platform, it meets the requirement described here. Always confirm your installed system version in the device settings before you begin an installation, so you know the app will be compatible from the start.
How much free space should I have available?
The package is 48.3 MB in size, which is the size of the app itself. You should keep some additional headroom beyond that figure for anything the app writes once it is running, such as stored messages or preferences, alongside the space already used by your other apps and media files.
Which version of Briar does this listing provide?
The listing provides version 1.5.21, which is identified as the latest available build for this app. Installing the current release keeps the copy on your device aligned with the version the developer, Briar Project, is distributing at this time. No other builds are described in this listing.
What is the app's package name?
The package name is org.briarproject.briar.android. This identifier ties the installed application to Briar Project and is what distinguishes it from other apps on your device. It is also useful when checking your installed applications list or confirming which copy of the app you currently have.
What category does Briar belong to?
Briar is filed under the communication category, which covers apps used for exchanging messages and staying in contact. The developer listed for this app is Briar Project. Note that the content rating for this listing is shown as unknown, so the app's suitability for particular age groups is not stated here.
