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Messaging · 2012 · Threema GmbH

Threema

Swiss paid messenger, no phone number

Launched in Zurich in 2012, Threema is one of the few messengers you buy outright rather than use free. Sign-up needs no phone number, contact lists stay on the device, and the Swiss army plus many European firms use it for internal chat.

Within this atlas it appears in 4 markets: Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein.

Key facts

Developer
Threema GmbH
Launched
2012
Platforms
iOS · Android · Web · Windows · macOS
Category
Messaging
Official website
threema.ch

Where it is used

4

Frequently asked questions

5 Q&A
What is Threema?

Threema is a messaging app developed by Threema GmbH and launched in 2012. Swiss paid messenger, no phone number. Launched in Zurich in 2012, Threema is one of the few messengers you buy outright rather than use free.

Who develops Threema?

Threema GmbH. The product launched in 2012 and runs on iOS · Android · Web · Windows · macOS.

In which countries is Threema popular?

Within this atlas it appears in 4 markets: Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein.

What is the official website of Threema?

The official site is https://threema.ch.

What kind of app is Threema?

It belongs to the messaging category, alongside 27 other apps in this index.

Sources

Updated 2026-11-12
Cite this pageWorld Sites & Apps. “What is Threema? Developer, launch year and countries”. 2026. https://abcvv.com/a/threema.html