Products

Snikket

Chat that is simple, secure, and private

snikket.org Source★ 476Apache-2.0 Google PlayCreator Economy & Community / Social Networks & Apps

AI Benchmark
Desktop
Mobile
Monthly visits
6.9K
Up32.8%MoMOct 2026
MRR
$14Claimed
Disclosed 2026-09-29Indie Hackers
Entry price
$4.99/mo
Lower than 66% of peersNiche median $6.67/mo
Creators
Matthew Wild
No social account linked
Launched
7y ago
2019-02-28 · Est.

Traffic & revenue

Monthly visitsData through Oct 2026
MRRSelf-reported, unverified · Indie Hackers
  • Sep 2026$14Self-reported MRR · unverified
Events1 revenue disclosure

Revenue evidence

Publicly disclosed & verified revenue figures, sorted by date

Marketing moves

Launches, search & content, referrals, promotions
X accounts@snikket_im
  • New product launchLaunch

    Feb 28, 2019 · 7y agoWebsite

Third-party reviews & case dossiers

Acquisition breakdowns, engineer reviews & open-source metrics
selfh.st★ 476 Stars · 54 ForksApache-2.0Lua
2020-01-31Source
Replaces / alternatives to:
Discord

Open source personal messaging service

Open Source & Self-Hosting

GitHub · MCP / Skill
GitHub Stars
★ 476
Forks
54
License
Apache-2.0
Primary language
Lua
COSS Monetization Path:Community Self-Hosted (Apache-2.0 · Docker) → Managed Cloud (from $4.99/mo)
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Store data

Google Play
Conversations (Jabber / XMPP)
Conversations (Jabber / XMPP) Google Playv2.20.1+playstoreEveryone

Federated instant messaging for your mobile device (Jabber, XMPP, Snikket)

Daniel GultschCommunication
Updated 5mo ago
Rating
★ 4.042,550 ratings
Install scale
100,000+Min 100K installs
Price & IAP
$4.99No in-app purchases
First released
2014-03-23Store metadata
Rating Distribution (1★–5★)5★ 62% · 1★ 13%
5
62%
4
10%
3
11%
2
4%
1
13%
Store Screenshots (12)
Latest Release Notes (v2.20.1+playstore)

• Add 'Note to self' as search suggestion • Minor bug fixes

A free and open source Jabber/XMPP client for Android. Easy to use, reliable, battery friendly. With built-in support for images, group chats and location sharing. End-to-end encrypted by default. Connects to all modern Jabber, XMPP and Snikket servers. Features • End-to-end encryption with OMEMO or OpenPGP • Send and receive images and other kinds of files • Encrypted audio and video calls (DTLS-SRTP) • Advanced machine-in-the-middle detection via channel binding (requires opt-in) • Share your location • Send voice messages • Emoji reactions • Indication when your contact has read your message • Intuitive UI that follows Android design guidelines (Material Design 3 with Dynamic Colors) • High-resolution contact photos (avatars) • Synchronizes with desktop clients (Gajim and Dino) • Private group chats and public conferences (with support for bookmarks) • Message moderation for admins in public conferences • Address book integration • Multiple accounts (unified inbox) • Very low impact on battery life Note: Some of these features require server support. Go to account details and select 'Server Info' from the overflow menu to see if your server has all necessary extensions. Design principles • Be as beautiful and easy to use as possible without sacrificing security or privacy • Rely on existing, well-established protocols • Do not require a Google account or specifically Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) • Require as few permissions as possible

Store assets, rating histograms, install tiers, and screenshots are synced from Apple App Store, Google Play, and Chrome Web Store.

Traffic sources

Oct 2026

Traffic breakdown

Channels

  • Direct40%
  • Organic Search34%
  • Referrals11%
  • Social6%
  • Other10%

Countries

  • Russia40%
  • United States39%
  • Germany21%

Search

Domain authority 53Domain registered 2019-02-28

KeywordMonthly volume
snikket2,820

Traffic data: Vaneform

Pricing

Public pricing: Open Source (Apache-2.0)Raw source text; structured plans are extracted after website capture.

Pages & changes

Tracked since 2026-08-11

Key pages

Weekly snapshots
snikket.org/ Snapshot 2026-11-04

Changes

No pricing, plan, or positioning changes detected since tracking started.

Design

First-screen visual analysis & :root CSS

Soft & Friendly (Light canvas, airy density) featuring split copy & visual layout and product ui screenshot / component visuals.

First-screen preview · click to zoom

First-screen pitch & conversion flow

“Chat that is simple, secure, and private”

Split Copy & Visual hero structure paired with start free / sign up CTA and no explicit trust bar.

Conversion path: Split Copy & Visual + Product UI Screenshot / Component → Start Free / Sign Up

Palette · click to copy

5-D design score6.9 / 10
Typography
7.0
Color & Contrast
7.0
Layout & Spacing
8.0
Craft & Polish
7.0
Distinctiveness
5.0

Structure

Fonts
Arial
Primary visual
Product UI Screenshot / Component
Conversion CTA
Start Free / Sign Up
Social proof
No Explicit Trust Bar
Navigation
Full-Width Top Bar
Theme & density
Light · Airy
Corners & depth
Large Radius · Hairline borders
Preview full AI design brief (includes :root CSS variables & layout rules)Style tokens only; never copy brand names, logos, copy, or images
# Design Brief: Soft & Friendly (with Minimal Monochrome)

Warm low-saturation pastels, generous rounded corners, and approachable illustrations.

## Design Tokens

```css
:root {
  --background: #ffffff;
  --surface: #f7f3e7;
  --foreground: #383838;
  --muted-foreground: #686868;
  --accent: #4b9ae8;
  --radius: 16px;
  --font-heading: "Arial", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Arial", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
}
```

Color area ratio: Background #FFFFFF (~90%) · Surface #F7F3E7 (~3%) · Text #383838 (~4%) · Muted Text #686868 (~2%) · Accent #4B9AE8 (~1%). Background and surface dominate the canvas; reserve the accent color for primary buttons and active states.

## Layout & Conversion Structure

- Hero layout: Split Copy & Visual
- Navigation: Full-Width Top Bar
- Theme & density: Light · Airy
- Border radius & elevation: Large Radius; no drop shadows—separate layers with hairline borders and whitespace
- Primary visual medium: Product UI Screenshot / Component
- Conversion CTA: Start Free / Sign Up
- Headline hook: Pain Relief & Replacement
- Hero components: Large Hero Product Shot
- Spatial layout notes: Split Copy & Visual hero structure paired with start free / sign up CTA and no explicit trust bar.
- Visual summary: Soft & Friendly (Light canvas, airy density) featuring split copy & visual layout and product ui screenshot / component visuals.

## Avoid

- Harsh pure-black backgrounds
- Sharp 0px corners
- Cold technical jargon in hero copy

Implement the UI following the design tokens and layout specifications above: use only these color variables, and reserve the accent color strictly for primary actions and active states. Adopt only this visual style—never copy any reference product’s brand name, logo, copy, or imagery.

Questions & evidence

How much does Snikket cost?
The catalog records a monthly entry price of $4.99. Plan details and current billing terms are not yet available.
How much website traffic does Snikket get?
Vaneform estimates 6.9K website visits in 2026-10. Visits can include repeat visits; this estimate measures web traffic separately from paying customers or revenue.Source
What is Snikket and what platforms does it support?
Snikket is catalogued under Social Networks & Apps: Chat that is simple, secure, and private. Supported platforms: Mobile App.
Is Snikket open source?
Snikket has a public repository (https://github.com/snikket-im/snikket-server) under the Apache-2.0 license, recording 476 GitHub stars, and supporting self-hosted deployment.Source
What is Snikket's publicly disclosed revenue?
Indie Hackers records a founder-reported figure of $14 /mo stated on 2026-09-29.Source

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