Features Built for Privacy
Every feature in Chat 13 is designed with one goal: protect your privacy without sacrificing usability.
Core Features
The essential tools you need for secure, private communication
End-to-End Encryption
Every message, photo, and file is encrypted on your device before it's sent. Not even we can read your conversations.
Military-Grade SecurityNo Phone Number Required
Create your account with just a username and email (optional). Your phone number is yours—keep it private.
True AnonymitySelf-Destructing Messages
Set messages to automatically delete after delivery. What's said in Chat 13 can stay in Chat 13.
Temporary by DefaultPrivate Group Chats
Create encrypted group conversations with friends, family, or colleagues. End-to-end encrypted for everyone.
Up to 256 MembersSecure Media Sharing
Share photos, videos, and files up to 2GB. Everything encrypted and deleted after delivery.
No Cloud StorageDisappearing Mode
Enable disappearing mode and all messages vanish after they're read. Perfect for sensitive conversations.
Leave No TraceScreenshot Protection
Get notified when someone takes a screenshot of your conversation. Control your privacy even after sending.
Stay InformedMulti-Device Sync
Use Chat 13 on your phone, tablet, and computer. All devices stay synced and encrypted.
Seamless ExperienceFamily Mode
Safe space for family conversations with content filtering and parental controls built-in.
Kid-Safe MessagingPrivacy Features That Actually Work
We don't just say we care about privacy—we built it into every layer
🚫 Zero Data Collection
We don't collect your contacts, location, or browsing habits. What we don't have, we can't leak.
🗄️ No Message Storage
Messages are stored only temporarily for delivery, then permanently deleted from our servers.
🔒 Local Encryption Keys
Your encryption keys never leave your device. Only you can decrypt your messages.
🕵️ No Metadata Tracking
We minimize metadata collection. We don't know who you talk to or when.
💵 Never Sold Your Data
Your data is not for sale. Not to advertisers, not to data brokers, not to anyone.
🔓 Easy Account Deletion
Delete your account anytime. We erase your data within 30 days. No questions asked.
How We Compare
See how Chat 13 stacks up against other messaging apps
| Feature | Chat 13 | Telegram | Signal | |
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| End-to-End Encryption | ✓ All chats | ✓ All chats | ~ Secret chats only | ✓ All chats |
| Phone Number Required | ✗ Optional | ✓ Required | ✓ Required | ✓ Required |
| Data Collection | ✓ Minimal | ✗ Extensive | ~ Moderate | ✓ Minimal |
| No Ads | ✓ Never | ✓ Currently | ✓ Currently | ✓ Never |
| Message Storage | ✓ Deleted after delivery | ✗ Stored on device | ✗ Cloud storage | ~ Device only |
| Owned by Big Tech | ✗ Independent | ✓ Meta/Facebook | ✗ Independent | ✗ Non-profit |
| Self-Destructing Messages | ✓ Built-in | ✓ View once | ✓ Secret chats | ✓ Built-in |
| Screenshot Notifications | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ~ Secret chats | ✗ No |
| Open Source | ~ Planned | ~ Partial | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Security by Design
Multiple layers of protection to keep your conversations safe
AES-256 Encryption
Military-grade encryption standard used by governments worldwide
Signal Protocol
Industry-leading end-to-end encryption protocol trusted by security experts
TLS 1.3
Latest transport layer security for all connections to our servers
Perfect Forward Secrecy
Each message has a unique encryption key. Compromise one, all others stay safe
Anonymous Usage
Use Chat 13 without revealing your identity or phone number
No Backdoors
We don't build backdoors for anyone—not governments, not law enforcement
Technical Specifications
For the security-conscious and tech-savvy
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Encryption Standards
AES-256 for data at rest, TLS 1.3 for data in transit, Signal Protocol for end-to-end encryption
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Data Storage
Messages temporarily stored in encrypted form for delivery only. Deleted immediately after successful delivery. Maximum retention: 30 days for undelivered messages.
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Server Infrastructure
Servers located in GDPR-compliant data centers in the European Union. SOC 2 Type II certified hosting providers.
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Platform Support
Web (all modern browsers), iOS (coming soon), Android (coming soon). Progressive Web App for offline functionality.
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Independent Audits
Regular third-party security audits. Penetration testing by certified security researchers. Transparency reports published annually.
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Performance
99.9% uptime SLA. Sub-second message delivery. Optimized for low-bandwidth connections.
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