About Signal
Signal is a communication app published by Signal Foundation under the package name org.thoughtcrime.securesms. This listing presents the build identified as version 8.29.4, released 2026-10-07, packaged as a file of 84.9 MB.
Listing Details The page records the current release identifier and its release date, so you can confirm that the build you are picking up matches the one described here. Two metadata fields are simply unfilled: the content rating is listed as unknown, and the file type is not specified, so nothing further can be said about either.
Device and Storage Needs The build requires Android 6.0 or newer. Owners of newer devices should find it straightforwardly installable, while anyone running an older system will need to check their OS before proceeding. The download occupies 84.9 MB, so make sure that much room is free alongside whatever space the app uses after installation.
Developer and Category Context Signal Foundation is credited as the developer, and the app sits in the communication category. That placement tells you what to expect in broad terms: a tool built around exchanging messages with other people rather than a media, utility or entertainment product.
Identifying the Correct Package The package name org.thoughtcrime.securesms is the permanent identifier for this app. It stays consistent across releases, which makes it useful when you want to verify that an installed copy is genuinely the same application, when tracking updates, or when managing the app manually on a device.
APK Information
- Version
- 8.29.4
- Size
- 84.9 MB
- Android
- 6.0+
- File type
- APK
- Updated
- Oct 7, 2026
- Package
- org.thoughtcrime.securesms
- Developer
- Signal Foundation
Features
Messaging
Communication
Signal Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Android version does this build of Signal need?
The listing states that this build requires Android 6.0 or newer. If your phone runs an earlier release of Android, the app will not be supported on it, and you would need a device with a more current system. Owners of newer devices are not affected by this requirement.
How much storage space should I set aside?
The file for version 8.29.4 is 84.9 MB in size. Reserve at least that much free space for the download itself, and keep some additional room available for the app once it is installed and running. Clearing out unused files beforehand is a sensible precaution on devices with limited internal storage.
Which version of Signal does this page describe?
This page describes version 8.29.4, carrying the release date 2026-10-07. Use that version number to confirm you are looking at the correct build. The developer is listed as Signal Foundation, and the application belongs to the communication category.
What is the package name of the app?
The package name given for Signal is org.thoughtcrime.securesms. This identifier is fixed for the application and does not change between releases, so it is the reliable way to confirm that an installed app is the one described by this listing, rather than a different program carrying a similar name.
What content rating has this app been assigned?
The content rating field on this listing is recorded as unknown, and the file type is likewise not specified. No age guidance or category of file can therefore be stated from the information available. Anyone who needs a content rating for family or workplace decisions should look for that detail elsewhere.
