ChatFort

YHA Tech

About this app

ChatFort is a private, open-source messenger for secure communication.

Features:
• End-to-end encrypted 1:1 and group messaging
• Voice and video calls
• No phone number, email, or central account required
• Nearby mode for local communication using Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi Direct when internet access is limited
• App lock, screen protection, and emergency wipe tools
• Open-source code, public privacy policy, and in-app terms/community guidelines

Permissions are requested only when needed:
• Camera for QR scanning, photos, and video calls
• Microphone for voice messages and voice/video calls
• Notifications for message and call alerts
• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Android location permission for the optional Nearby feature
• Full-screen intent for incoming call alerts
• Optional battery optimization exemption for reliable background message delivery

ChatFort does not use ads or analytics. Messages and files stay under user control, and app policies are available both in-app and on the public project pages.

Ratings and reviews

Brother, whoever has created this app should share proper guidelines with the public on how to use it. The remove chat system should also be properly explained on a YouTube channel. They should provide clear instructions. I would definitely give it 5 stars, but since I don’t know how to use it properly I will give it 3 stars.

100% safe and secure, user friendly, worked smoothly and having all the premium chat app features and is totally free. Seriously Amazing, 5/5

App is good. Have to report a bug. One person can join a group as many times as he wants using link with same ID from single app on his mobile also a contact can add you as many times as he wants and as you can add yourself as many times as you want. You get a long list of your own profile as contact is if you keep on pasting your own invite link in search and accept. Please fix that. And also add emoji pack. People always use them while chatting.

What’s new

• Updated media server configuration
• Improved server refresh so the app picks up the latest ChatFort server list
• Fixed stale server entries that could cause media server test failures
• General stability improvements