Fossify Messenger
Messaging, Reclaimed.
• Stop letting your bloated, ad-ridden messaging app dictate your digital life.
• Fossify Messenger is the lightweight, no-nonsense alternative that puts you back in the driver’s seat. It is fast, private, and refreshingly honest.
Your Conversations, Your Rules
1. Total Peace of Mind:
• Block spammers, telemarketers, and that one person you’d rather not hear from again.
• You can even filter out specific words to keep your inbox strictly curated.
2. Privacy First:
• Take control of your lock screen notifications.
• Choose exactly what people can see without unlocking your phone, or hide everything entirely.
3. No Internet? No Problem:
• This app works perfectly offline, meaning no background tracking, no data leaks, and no surprise connectivity issues.
Built for Performance
1. Lean and Mean:
• We built this app to be tiny. It installs in a heartbeat and won’t turn your phone into a space heater.
2. Find It Fast:
• Our lightning-quick search feature puts an end to endless scrolling.
• If you typed it, you can find it in seconds.
3. Backup Made Simple:
• Switch phones without the heartbreak.
• Export and import your conversations easily so your history travels with you.
The Open-Source Promise
• We believe you should own your software, not the other way around.
• Fossify Messenger is 100% open-source, completely free of ads, and requires zero unnecessary permissions.
• We have nothing to hide, and that is exactly how your private messaging should be.
Join the Movement
• Ready to upgrade your texting experience?
• Join a community that values transparency and functionality over data mining.
+ Explore our suite: https://www.fossify.org
+ Audit our code: https://www.github.com/FossifyOrg
+ Join the conversation: https://www.reddit.com/r/Fossify
+ Chat with us: https://t.me/Fossify
FAQ
Q: Does this app require an internet connection to send messages?
A: Fossify Messenger is primarily an SMS and MMS client, meaning it relies on your cellular network to send and receive texts. Because it works perfectly offline, it does not require an active internet connection, which also helps prevent background data leaks and keeps your usage strictly local.
Q: Is Fossify Messenger truly free, and are there hidden costs later?
A: The app is completely free, and that is a core part of the Fossify philosophy. We do not use ads, subscription models, or hidden fees, as we believe that basic communication tools should be accessible without sacrificing your privacy or your wallet.
Q: Can I use this app to block unwanted callers or spammers?
A: Yes, you can easily block spammers, telemarketers, or any individual you prefer not to hear from. Once added to your block list, their messages will no longer interrupt your day.
Version History
v1.8.1——9 Jul 2026
Open-source and Ad-free SMS/MMS messaging app Download the latest version of Fossify Messages to enjoy new features and updates immediately!
*1.8.1
Changed
• Updated translations
Fixed
• Fixed messages being sent to the wrong contact
• Fixed incomplete message exports
• Fixed crash when viewing older messages
• Other stability improvements
*1.8.0
Added:
• Added support for custom fonts
• Added "Copy number to clipboard" option inside chat overflow menu
Changed:
• Improved multi-message copy formatting with timestamps and sender names
• Updated translations
Fixed:
• Fixed missing notifications in some cases
• Fixed incorrect blocking of MMS messages in some rare cases
• Fixed issue with importing alphanumeric blocked numbers
• Fixed issue where scheduled messages were not sent after a reboot or app updates
*1.7.0
Added:
• Ability to select and copy multiple text messages at once
Changed:
• Updated translations
Deprecated:
• Deprecated the recycle bin feature
Fixed:
• Fixed new conversation shortcut
• Fixed blocking MMS messages from unknown numbers
