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Rakuten Viber Messenger

Rakuten Viber Messenger

4.1
16,690,955 reviews Chat Communities

A secure messaging and calling app offering free high-quality video chats, end-to-end encryption, and low-cost international calls.

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What is Rakuten Viber Messenger?

Messaging, Calls, and Communities

Owned by the Japanese multinational Rakuten, Viber is a globally recognized messaging and VoIP (Voice over IP) app. Viber has an established audience in parts of Europe and Asia, while actual local adoption varies by country.

Security First

Viber boasts built-in, default end-to-end encryption for all 1-on-1 chats and group messages. A color-coded lock icon clearly indicates the security status of your conversation. It also features 'Disappearing Messages', allowing you to set a self-destruct timer for sensitive texts or photos.

Viber Out

Similar to Skype, one of Viber's most powerful tools is Viber Out. Users can purchase credits or a monthly subscription to make low-cost calls to standard landlines and mobile numbers anywhere in the world, making it a favorite for expatriates and international businesses.

Communities and Channels

Viber supports Communities and Channels for larger audiences, with administrative and moderation tools that differ from private chats.

Key Features

  • Messaging
  • In-App Video Chat
  • Voice Chat
  • Group Chats
  • End-to-End Encryption
  • Stickers & GIFs

Pricing details

Rakuten Viber Messenger offers a usable free tier and optional paid subscriptions or one-time purchases. Prices, limits, included features, trials, and renewal terms vary by market and platform; confirm the official checkout before paying.

Safety Features

  • End-to-end encryption
  • Hidden number option
  • Block and report

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Eligible private chats and one-to-one calls use end-to-end encryption
  • Viber Out provides an optional way to call ordinary phone numbers
  • Disappearing-message controls are available for supported chats
  • Communities and Channels support larger public or interest-based audiences

Cons

  • The user interface can feel a bit dated and cluttered compared to Telegram
  • Frequently displays advertisements within the chat list on the free version
  • Spam messages from business accounts can become annoying

App Details

Platforms
Windows (PC)Google Play Android macOS (Mac)Apple iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Pricing
Freemium
Minimum Service Age
13+
Developer
Viber Media
Founded
2010
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Rakuten Viber Messenger — FAQ

How does Viber work?
Viber uses an internet connection for one-to-one and group messages plus voice and video calls. Registration is tied to a phone number, and contacts can be discovered from an address book when permission is granted. Communities, Channels, bots, and business messages work differently from private chats. Mobile is the primary device, while desktop and tablets can be linked to the account.
Is Viber free to use?
Viber-to-Viber messaging and calls generally use internet data rather than a per-message or per-call fee. Mobile data charges can still apply. Calling ordinary phone numbers through Viber Out and optional services such as Viber Plus may cost money, with prices varying by destination, platform, and region. Review the purchase screen and renewal terms instead of assuming every international call is free.
Is Viber safe and end-to-end encrypted?
Viber says one-to-one chats, groups, and one-to-one voice or video calls use end-to-end encryption on supported current versions. Channels, Communities, bots, group calls, and some business interactions are not covered in the same way. Encryption protects content in transit between intended devices but does not verify a stranger's identity or prevent screenshots, scams, malicious links, or access to an unlocked phone.
How do hidden chats work on Viber?
A hidden Viber chat disappears from the regular chat list and is opened with a PIN or supported biometric control. Hiding it on your phone does not hide the conversation on the other person's device, and hidden chats are not available on linked desktop or tablet devices. Resetting a forgotten hidden-chat PIN permanently clears those hidden histories, so it is not a substitute for account security or consent.
What is the age limit for Viber?
Viber states that the service is not intended for children under 13. Some countries and features can require a higher age, and services marked 18+ are not suitable for minors. The age entered during registration affects available protections and features. Parents and guardians should review privacy and contact settings, while minors should block and report sexual requests, grooming, threats, or payment demands.
Can I transfer or restore my Viber chats?
Viber chat history can be backed up from the primary phone to Google Drive on Android or iCloud on iPhone, then restored under supported conditions. The official help center says chat history cannot be transferred between Android and iOS platforms. Backups may have different protection and retention from live chats, so secure the cloud account, update Viber, and create a fresh backup before reinstalling or changing phones.
Is Viber safe for talking to strangers?
Viber includes blocking, reporting, privacy controls, spam protection, and encrypted private-chat types, but these do not make an unknown profile trustworthy. Never share verification codes, passwords, payment details, documents, intimate media, or money with a new contact. Verify unexpected requests through another channel, inspect links before opening them, and report impersonation, investment pitches, romance scams, grooming, or harassment.
How do I delete my Viber account?
Use More, Settings, Account, and Deactivate account on the primary phone, then confirm the number and PIN if requested. Deactivation is different from uninstalling: it closes the Viber account across devices and removes specified profile and local history data. Export or back up anything needed first, clear any required Viber Pay balance, and cancel Viber Out or store subscriptions separately because deactivation does not automatically stop every paid plan.

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Data last checked: 9/4/2026

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