WhatsApp Alternatives: 6 Secure Apps to Keep You Chatting if WhatsApp Fails

• WhatsApp claims Russia tried to shut down its services, prompting users to consider alternatives.
• Telegram offers end-to-end encryption, large file sharing, and 700 million users.
• Signal is a popular choice for privacy, encrypting calls and storing no metadata, but requires a mobile number.
• Wire is a cross-platform, secure messaging app with open-source code, though it stores metadata.
• Viber provides end-to-end encryption, group chats, and message deletion, but includes ads and limited free calls.