# bitchat

> Bluetooth mesh chat

Private chat over Bluetooth mesh with no internet, accounts or servers.

- Source: https://github.com/permissionlesstech/bitchat
- License: Unlicense
- Language: Swift
- Stars: 36318
- Forks: 5744
- Contributors: 56
- Last commit: 2026-09-24
- Latest release: v1.7.1 (2026-07-31)
- Purpose: Communication
- Runs on: Mobile
- For: Personal

## Worth score: 78/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 23/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 12/15
- Readiness: 8/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/permissionlesstech/bitchat
Updated: 2026-10-03