XChat - Private Circles

XChat - Private Circles

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XChat - Private Circles for Sovereign Communication

Break free from centralized surveillance with key-based identity and decentralized messaging. Organize your life into independent, end-to-end encrypted circles without phone numbers, emails, or data tracking.

Publisher

0xchat Limited

Category

Social Networking

Downloads

50K+

User Rating

3.4/5

Total Ratings

0

Locales

2

Control at a Glance

Discover the interface used by 50K+ users.

XChat app screen showing anonymous account creation with Nostr cryptographic keys instead of a phone number or email.

XChat app screen showing anonymous account creation with Nostr cryptographic keys instead of a phone number or email.

XChat mobile app screen for generating a private invite link with a QR code and share buttons.

XChat mobile app screen for generating a private invite link with a QR code and share buttons.

Smartphone screen displaying the XChat app interface with decentralized private messaging circles

Smartphone screen displaying the XChat app interface with decentralized private messaging circles

XChat app interface demonstrating end to end encrypted chat between two users

XChat app interface demonstrating end to end encrypted chat between two users

XChat app settings menu on an iPhone showing a minimalist native UI design.

XChat app settings menu on an iPhone showing a minimalist native UI design.

Take Back Your Digital Sovereignty

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 50K+ users.

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Key-Based Identity

No phone numbers or emails required. You own your cryptographic keys, ensuring your digital identity remains entirely under your control.

Independent Private Circles

Eliminate context collapse by separating work, family, and projects into distinct circles with separate data streams and relays.

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Total Data Ownership

Experience true end-to-end encryption with two-way message deletion and the freedom to choose your own storage relays.

About the app

Everything you need to know about XChat - Private Circles.

Description

XChat is a privacy-first communication system organized around independent circles. Effortlessly switch between friends, family, and work, keeping each circle separate, organized, and context-aware. Built on open protocols such as Nostr, XChat removes the need for phone numbers, email addresses, or centralized accounts. Your identity is defined by cryptographic keys, giving you direct control over access and communication. You choose how and where your data is stored. By customizing relays and file servers, XChat lets you maintain full ownership without sacrificing simplicity or usability. Designed for small, trusted circles where privacy, clarity, and control matter most. **Key Features:** • Switch seamlessly between multiple private circles • No phone numbers, emails, or permanent accounts • Key-based identity instead of centralized logins • End-to-end encrypted messages and media • Customizable relays and file servers • Local, encrypted data storage • Two-way message and media deletion • No user tracking or data collection • Fully open-source and transparent **Why Choose XChat:** XChat is built for people who want clear boundaries between conversations, not one endless message stream. By separating communication into independent circles and removing centralized identifiers, XChat keeps your interactions private, intentional, and under your control — without unnecessary complexity. **Perfect For:** • Friends and family circles • Private team or work discussions • Journalists and researchers • Privacy-conscious individuals • Small, trusted communities Open source and community-driven: https://github.com/xchat-app

Latest Version

0.2.10

Size

126.7 MB

First Released

Aug 25, 2025

Reclaim Your Digital Sovereignty

No phone numbers, no centralized accounts, and no tracking. Take full control of your private circles today.

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