Last Notes
The true test of an app is its user experience.
The Golden Question: Can your mother use it? ✅
Shared on https://chat.vectorapp.io today by a community member. Out of respect for their privacy, we blurred their avatar and name, but if they want to claim it here we are happy to tag.
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GM, Nostr!
We've now updated Vector Community (https://chat.vectorapp.io) and added channels for information and updates, chat, as well as bug reporting and feedback.
Go check it out for yourself and let us know what you think!
Don't bother setting up Discord servers or running them any longer when you have Vector added to your toolbelt. 😎
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This is why we made Vector. FUNctional privacy. Thank you, @nprofile…8le2!
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You can exclude Vector itself from Lockdown Mode following the guide (Vector is a native Rust application compiled to WASM to work in the browser).
Alternatively, Vector can be downloaded natively on MacOS, Windows, Linux and Android, it also works in Tor Browser (Standard Protection mode).
Hope this helps. 💚🙏
Interop 🤝 Looking forward to the new updates!
Yes, it is next on our list, but for now you can use the PWA on your iOS device > web.vectorapp.io
You can also hold-click and Add to Home Screen so you have it functioning similar to an app. Many of our users are doing this and pretty happy. Try it out and let us know what you think!
Thanks for listing Vector Privacy on your site, @nprofile…j339!
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How's it working out for you? Feel free to share feedback in chat (bugs or feature requests)
Remember, Remember, the 5th of November...
Vector v0.5.0 (Vigil) is here!
https://zapstore.dev/apps/io.vectorapp
https://github.com/VectorPrivacy/Vector/releases/tag/v0.5.0 #naddr1qv…w0pm
Remember, Remember...
For those of you that know, the time is nearly upon us.
A new badge will be released and only available for a 24 hour period, the same as the year before. This badge will be accompanying the most extensive update and release in Vector's timeline yet. Stay on watch.
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The optimizations will continue until morale declines.
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We have missed it as well, but we're glad to finally be sharing the first iteration, to which there will be a lot more UX/UI polish in the coming months. It is functional, organized, and really starts to feel more like how a community should now. 😎
The 🐱 has done it again! First Magnitude, now Nostr Parse
Who said we can't have nice things?
New Flight Jet Simulator game by @nprofile…3q39 you can play in Vector! We also have an active WebXDC and Game Dev community you can find on https://vectorapp.io/hub.
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Should've been a Vector engineer, 10 years ago. 😉
💚 Optimizers gonna optimize!
Real credit goes to @nprofile…7pw8 , it is already a more snappy and reliable experience.
We've been testing it for several weeks and it's working pretty well, especially with screensharing while working on Vector's development. Will pull on some testers in the very near future.
Enjoy your Friday Teaser for Pocket Privacy 🤫
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Thanks to a post and discussion on stasher.news, we have taken some great feedback to add a Tor toggle on the initial login/account creation screen so you can toggle before engaging.
✅Added layer of privacy from the beginning
Special thanks to MutinousCode & AilliA 🤝
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We've just released the latest Q3 Report for 2026! Be sure to check out all of the improvements over the past 3 months, as well as what currently is in development and what is to come in the near future!
Full Blog:
https://vectorapp.io/blog/q3-2026-report/ #naddr1qv…20sp
Agreed, we are all certainly weird in our own ways, but not quite that "weird". We have some trolls who just like to keep things exciting and interesting... at least the non-harmful kind yet, thankfully. All in good fun 😊
🟩Introducing: Vector Profile Link Previews
We have now added a new template for sharing both User Profile Links and public Community Links. Enjoy sharing your Vector Profile/Community on the web!
https://chat.vectorapp.io
Test it out yourself!
(some links may be cached)
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I see you have discovered one of our community members liked to troll everybody by changing the group name and avatar once people joined 🤣
Vector Hub now has 33 communities listed and over 250 members in the official Vector Community! 💚
https://vectorapp.io/hub/
Other notable communities: FOSS Apps, Nostr Talk, Monero Community, Bitcoin Community, & more.
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We are alive and well thank you! Steady working on the next major milestone v0.5.0!
There's only one way to find out 😎
Awesome! We love to hear it! Be sure to check out https://vectorapp.io/hub for a list of other public communities on Vector like Nostr, Bitcoin, FOSS, and more!
If you have any feedback or suggestions, feel free to let us know!
Hey! Thanks for reaching out, this is no issue. It is common for all apps that aren't notarized by Apple.
Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security, scroll down, and there should be a message about Vector being blocked with an "Open Anyway" button. Click that, then reopen the app and confirm.
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We have this documented on our GitBook if you also want to reference:
https://vector-privacy.gitbook.io/vector-privacy/guides/guides/getting-started#macos
If you have any questions, feel free to tag us or tag other Vector users.
Interesting. Can you check in Settings > Media Servers and make sure both all those Blossom relays are connected and above for Nostr Relays show all connected as well?
Thanks for the feedback! French seems to be towards the top of the list
What languages would you like to see support for?
🇪🇸 Español
🇫🇷 Français
🇧🇷 Português
🇷🇺 русский
🇨🇳 中国人
🇯🇵 日本語
"Bitcoin Needs More Privacy"
Vector Fixes This ✅
↪️ Financial freedom requires financial privacy.
- No KYC Accounts
- Private & Anonymous
- End-to-End Encryption
- Ephemeral Messaging (Auto-Deleting)
-- Custom Expiration Times: 10 sec > 1 week
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#bitcoin #btc #privacy
"Babe, I'm breaking up with you.
You're taking this freedom tech stuff too seriously..."
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Hi, thanks for the tag. Free for the user is likely what he is mentioning. Vector is free to use for anyone, as is Nostr. Yes, it does cost to host Nostr Relays, but the end-user does not have to pay for that or contribute to it if they don't want... hence, the freedom to choose.
Correct, iOS is not available yet for Vector.
The biggest difference is that you can see how Vector operates because it's entirely open-source and decentralized, rather than having to rely on documents and a privacy policy, ultimately blind trust that no one else can verify but those authorized to do so.
The enshittification of traditional messengers and communication platforms are what inspired us to create Vector and thankfully discover Nostr.
These are the precise types of reasons below why people must learn to deny any measure of KYC. Many of the challenges are not just technical, but social. People will continue to go to apps where their friends, family, work teams, etc. are. This is up to us to help get the messaging out that there are alternatives. Additionally, it is also why Vector remains adamant about supporting other privacy messengers, especially here on Nostr. Let the people choose what works best for their needs, but give them choices.
What's the point of having Freedom Tech if 90% of your real connections and network are still on traditional surveillanceware?
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Vector created & uses Concord Protocol for both Communities and Group Chats, it is very similar to NIP-29 functionally, but is fully encrypted & decentralised with zero metadata leakage or centralised servers.
There are no plans to support NIP-29.
We've made sharing and adding new contacts even easier with QR.
Profile > QR Button > Share
No, it's not a groundbreaking new feature, but it is one that drastically improves the user experience. Many of you since the beginning have suffered without this feature. We are happy to make your life easier with these custom Vector QR Codes and thank you for your patience. It also makes it a lot easier in real life to add family, friends, and new contacts at events, meetups, and in general.
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🥳 Vector Privacy receives HRF Grant
For those who can't read articles on Nostr, we have also published on our website: https://vectorapp.io/blog/hrf-grant/
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Vector + Armada = Interoperability 🤝 NOSTR indeed winning
Vector Moderation Tools for Communities✅
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Vector Protocol = Censorship-Resistant
Vector Communities are not.
Your Community, Your Rules. Admins have the power to set and enforce their rules to how they see fit for their community that they create and manage.
Learn more about Vector Communities and how they work on the official GitBook docs:
https://vector-privacy.gitbook.io/vector-privacy/vector-messenger/features/communities
Recommended update for Vector users to v0.4.4
You can easily update within app now (Settings > Updates)
(or if you prefer GitHub, Website, Zapstore, etc.)
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🟢 New Patch Release: v0.4.4
We have just released the latest version of Vector that can be downloaded in app (Settings > Updates), on GitHub, the website, or from the app store you have already downloaded it from.
View the Dev Log on GitHub:
https://github.com/VectorPrivacy/Vector/releases/tag/v0.4.4
This release is largely focused on moderation and moderation tools to improve the quality of life for users in communities, especially for community creators and admins. These tools help to prevent certain types of unwanted media, as well as raid prevention, and much more.
Learn more about our open-source moderation bot, "Sentire-001" on the official GitHub:
https://github.com/VectorPrivacy/Sentire
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Privacy without permission. https://vectorapp.io
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Tor is built in already and accessible via the Settings.
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🔰What is Vector?
Your Client. Customize Your Privacy.
🟢 Tor Support
🟢 Memory Hardening
🟢 Prevent URL Tracking
🟢 Local Pass/PIN (Optional)
🟢 Biometric Login (Optional)
🟢 Remote Signer (Optional)
- Runs on GrapheneOS and UP Phone
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There is no one-size-fits-all messenger. There isn't even one that fits a single person across every situation they use it in. So Vector is built to be configured rather than accepted: deep customization, on whatever device you're on, arranged however works best for you. That's why Vector also ships a bare build with the optional features stripped out, for anyone who wants the smallest possible attack surface over the flashier extras.
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🔰What is Vector?
No Compromise Privacy Messenger
🟢 No KYC (No Email, No Phone, No oAuth)
🟢 New, Anonymous Account Creation
🟢 Multi-Account Support for Additional Privacy
🟢 Censorship-Resistant (No Account Banning)
🟢 No Metadata Tracking
🟢 End-to-End Encryption
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