Editor's Overview
Night Drop is a messaging application developed by Night Drop, packaged as a single Android APK of version 0.1 weighing in at 46.16 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.
Install Checklist
- Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
- File size is a light 46.16 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
- This build is signed by "Night Drop" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
- After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
- We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.
About this app
* Anonymous identities only — no phone number, no email, no account. Your identity is a keypair held on your device.
* End-to-end encryption with the Signal Double Ratchet: only the sender and receiver can read a message.
* Peer-to-peer over Tor by default. There is no clearnet path — the only network egress is the Tor network.
* Local-first storage: messages live on your device. Optional server storage is opt-in, capped at 24 hours, and shows a persistent warning in the chat while active.
* An untrusted store-and-forward relay carries offline delivery only. Any relay ever holds nothing but opaque, already-encrypted blobs under unlinkable handles — no keys, no plaintext, no identities, no logs.
* Authorization before the first message: a stranger cannot message you until you approve them (scan a pre-authorized QR, or exchange a short code whose secret words block a man-in-the-middle).
* Safety-number verification (scan or compare) to confirm no one is in the middle.
* User-owned encrypted backups: the recovery password is generated on your device, shown once, and never sent to any server. Lose it and the backup is unrecoverable — by design.
* No analytics, no crash reporters, no ad SDKs, no Google Play Services, and no third-party push service.
* No automatic update check on F-Droid installs. Other builds (sideloaded, or the desktop AppImage, which have no update channel of their own) ask the Night Drop onion site over Tor, at most once a day, whether a newer version exists — and only tell you. The app never installs anything, and does not hold the permission that would let it.
Night Drop is free software (AGPL-3.0-or-later) and built to be reproducible: anyone can rebuild the release from source and confirm it matches, byte for byte.
Details
| Version | v0.1 |
|---|---|
| Size | 46.16 MB |
| Developer | Night Drop |
| Category | Messaging |
| Package | app.nightdrop |
| Android | 4.1+ |
| Last Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Downloads | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Night Drop free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.
What Android version does Night Drop require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.
Is Night Drop safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by Night Drop. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.
How do I update Night Drop?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).
Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.
How to Download & Install Night Drop
- Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
- Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
- Open the downloaded
app.nightdrop.apkfile from your Downloads folder. - Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
- Open «Night Drop» by Night Drop and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
- Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.
Note: this page hosts or links to the installer only. The application name, icon and description are provided for identification. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
