Release history
SimpleX Chat 7.1.0-beta.7
Markdown support in messages, secure Android keystore storage, call reconnection after network drops, and e2e encryption warnings for older clients
SimpleX Chat 7.1.0-beta.6
Blurs media thumbnails in quotes and chat list, hides caller profile on locked screens, prevents moderator role assignment and owner role in channels
SimpleX Chat 7.0.4
Reduced CPU usage for media blur across Android and desktop platforms
SimpleX Chat 7.1.0-beta.5
Beta fixes contact card connections, badge renewal alerts, and desktop crashes/freezes while improving performance and security across platforms
SimpleX Chat 7.0.3
Reproducible build fixes and Android app link handling improvements for private messaging across platforms
SimpleX Chat 7.1.0-beta.4
Supporter badge redemption improvements, key verification prompts, and UI fixes for split-screen layouts
SimpleX Chat 7.1.0-beta.3
Supporter badges unlock larger file transfers, longer retention, and fixes message routing bug between chats
SimpleX Chat 7.1.0-beta.2
Adds channel links to forwarded messages, file expiry indicators, bold markdown support, user roles in channels, animated GIF/WebP support, and fixes rotated video display
SimpleX Chat 7.0.2
Group links now require approval before creation, VLC updated, and build fixes applied
SimpleX Chat 7.1.0-beta.1
Beta adds optional auto-accept group invitations, rotates receiving addresses without server contact, and fixes large-group profile loading performance
SimpleX Chat 7.0.1
SimpleX Chat 7.0.1 fixes message routing bugs, adds WebM video support, and enables SimpleX link connection via markdown
SimpleX Chat 7.1.0-beta.0
Delayed message history delivery until member approval, fixes chat-switching message loss bugs, supports.webm video uploads and markdown link connections
SimpleX Chat 7.0.0
SimpleX Chat 7.0.0 adds public names for channels, contributor roles, self-hosted relay support, and improved channel publishing for better privacy-preserving group communication
SimpleX Chat 7.0.0-beta.6
Beta.6 fixes group message forwarding, app crashes, and file handling across iOS, Desktop, and Linux platforms
SimpleX Chat 7.0.0-beta.5
Self-hosted SimpleX servers now support granular per-server role controls for message reception, private routing, and name resolution
SimpleX Chat 7.0.0-beta.4
Adds message signing in channels, but disabled until 7.1
SimpleX Chat 7.0.0-beta.3
SimpleX names for channels and businesses now queryable, group stability improved, and channel contributor permissions tightened
SimpleX Chat 7.0.0-beta.2
SimpleX Chat adds CLI channel connections, displays subscriber roles in member lists, and fixes unwanted role-change notifications in channels
SimpleX Chat 7.0.0-beta.1
Beta.1 adds channel contributor roles, blocks obfuscated links when configured, and fixes iOS link handling and desktop app updates
SimpleX Chat 6.5.6
Fixes group admin demotion race condition, PostgreSQL delivery tracking, iOS link handling, and desktop updater file deletion
SimpleX Chat 6.5.5
SimpleX Chat 6.5.5 adds anonymous supporter badges via BBS credentials, fixes filename extension handling, and enables forward compatibility for peer-to-peer group signature verification
SimpleX Chat 6.5.4
Fixes video playback hang, prevents metadata leakage when selecting message text, and resolves remote desktop connection parsing issues
SimpleX Chat 6.5.3
Relays now reject removed groups and prevent duplicate app launches, link tracking settings persist across database imports
SimpleX Chat 6.5.2
SimpleX Chat 6.5.2 enables channel owners to delete messages without time limits and adds relay management for subscribers, improving moderation and network flexibility
SimpleX Chat 6.5.1
SimpleX Chat 6.5.1 adds a preset relay option and fixes a file-receiving bug across mobile and desktop platforms