Linux · Internet & Browsers
Signal Desktop
Private messenger
by Signal Foundation
Official site: flathub.org
About Signal Desktop
To use the Signal desktop app, Signal must first be installed on your phone.
Millions of people use Signal every day for free and instantaneous communication
anywhere in the world. Send and receive high-fidelity messages, participate in
HD voice/video calls, and explore a growing set of new features that help you
stay connected. Signal’s advanced privacy-preserving technology is always enabled,
so you can focus on sharing the moments that matter with the people who matter to you.
Signal is an independent 501c3 nonprofit. The complete source code for
the Signal clients and the Signal server is available on GitHub.
This flatpak is maintained by the Flathub community, and is not necessarily
endorsed or officially maintained by the upstream developers.
How to install Signal Desktop
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.signal.Signal
- Open Signal Desktop once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Signal Desktop free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Signal Desktop is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Signal Desktop from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.signal.Signal. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Signal Desktop safe?
Signal Desktop downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
