How can I get Signal and what resources are available on signal.org?

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You can get Signal by clicking the Get Signal button on signal.org, the official homepage. The site itself is a lightweight hub: it explains what Signal is, links to the app download, and points to Help, Blog, Developers, Careers, and Donate pages. It also offers the interface in dozens of languages, including 简体中文 and 繁體中文.

Getting the app

The homepage's primary call to action is Get Signal. That button is the entry point for obtaining the app; the site does not host a web messenger, so you install Signal on a supported device rather than using it in the browser.

Signal's own description notes that it uses your phone's data connection, which lets you avoid SMS and MMS fees when sending text, voice messages, photos, videos, GIFs, and files.

What signal.org offers beyond the download

The homepage is organized around a few short sections, each with a specific purpose:

Section What it tells you
Why use Signal? A quick overview positioning Signal as a simple, powerful, secure messenger
Share Without Insecurity End-to-end encryption powered by the open source Signal Protocol; Signal states it cannot read your messages or listen to your calls
Say Anything Free sharing of text, voice messages, photos, videos, GIFs, and files over your data connection
Speak Freely Voice and video calls without long-distance charges
Make Privacy Stick Encrypted stickers, plus the ability to create and share your own sticker packs
Get Together with Groups Group chats for family, friends, and coworkers
No ads. No trackers. No kidding. No ads, no affiliate marketers, no tracking
Free for Everyone Signal is an independent nonprofit supported by grants and donations

Site navigation and resources

The header and footer link to the main resource areas:

  • Get Signal — the download entry point
  • Help — support documentation
  • Blog — updates and announcements
  • Developers — information for people building on or contributing to Signal
  • Careers — job openings
  • Donate — contribute to the nonprofit
  • Brand Assets — logos and trademark information
  • Organization — background on the foundation

For media inquiries, the site lists a press contact email. The footer also notes that Signal is a 501c3 nonprofit and that "Signal," its logos, and other trademarks belong to the Signal Technology Foundation.

Language support

The homepage includes a language selector with a long list of options, including English, Español, Français, Deutsch, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 廣東話 (香港), 日本語, 한국어, العربية, हिन्दी, and many more. Switching languages changes the site's interface text.

Is it free?

Yes. The homepage states Signal is Free for Everyone and describes it as an independent nonprofit, not tied to any major tech companies and unable to be acquired by one. Development is supported by grants and donations. The site does not present paid tiers or pricing on the homepage; the Donate link is a voluntary contribution path, not a purchase.