Signal Desktop Updates & Release Notes
31 updates curated from 1 source by the Releasebot Team. Last updated: Oct 16, 2026
- Oct 15, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Oct 15, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Oct 16, 2026
8.32
Signal Desktop improves unread filtering in chat folders and search, and makes uploads more reliable on poor networks.
Unread filter improvements
The unread filter is now also supported in chat folders and the search interface
Improved upload reliability under poor network conditions
Original source - Oct 1, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Oct 1, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Oct 3, 2026
8.30
Signal Desktop improves video call performance with lower CPU usage for smoother calls.
Performance improvements
Performance improvements reduce CPU usage during video calls, helping calls run more smoothly
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- Sep 24, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Sep 24, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 25, 2026
8.29
Signal Desktop adds unread reminders to occasionally notify you about unread messages in muted chats.
Unread reminders
new notification setting to occasionally notify you about unread messages in muted chats.
Original source - Sep 3, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Sep 3, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 4, 2026
8.27
Signal Desktop improves notification settings with better muted chat and reaction controls plus a new badge count option.
Improved notification settings
Improved notification settings for muted chats and reactions.
New badge count setting: you can now choose whether the badge count displays the number of unread messages or the number of unread chats.
Original source - Aug 26, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Aug 26, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.26
Signal Desktop adds a new settings interface with a more modern look and feel.
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- Aug 20, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Aug 20, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.25
Signal Desktop adds 110% and 90% zoom levels in appearance settings.
- Aug 13, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Aug 13, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.24
Signal Desktop adds group member search in group details, helping users find participants and add or invite people faster.
Group member search
A new member search option in group details lets you quickly find specific participants within a group. In the search results view, you'll have the option to add new members or invite people using the optional group link
Original source - Aug 6, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Aug 6, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.23
Signal Desktop fixes bugs and improves technical performance.
Bug fixes & technical improvements
Original source - Jul 30, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Jul 30, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.22
Signal Desktop fixes bugs and improves technical stability.
Bug fixes & technical improvements
Original source - Jul 23, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Jul 23, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.21
Signal Desktop fixes bugs and improves technical stability.
Bug fixes & technical improvements
Original source - Jul 16, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Jul 16, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.20
Signal Desktop adds disappearing call events, a refreshed dark theme, and sticker pack reordering.
Disappearing call events & design improvements
Disappearing call events: call events now respect the disappearing timer of a chat and disappear too. For missed calls, the timer starts when the call is read. For 1:1 calls, the timer starts when the call is answered or declined and for group calls, the timer will start when the call is over.
Design improvements: the dark theme now features a new dark/grey color scheme, slightly transparent context menus, and the menu bar now matches the active theme instead of remaining light in dark mode
Installed sticker packs can now be reordered
Original source - Jul 9, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Jul 9, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.19
Signal Desktop adds admin controls to end groups for everyone and stop new messages or calls.
End groups for everyone
End groups for everyone: admins can now end a group for everyone. After ending a group, members will no longer be able to send messages or start calls in the group.
Original source - Jul 1, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Jul 1, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.18
Signal Desktop adds polls for 1:1 chats, bringing poll creation to individual conversations.
- Jun 25, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Jun 25, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.17
Signal Desktop adds admin message deletion in groups and increases pinned chats from 4 to 10.
Message deletion by admins & more pinned chats
Admin message deletion: group admins can now delete recent messages from other group members for everyone.
More pinned chats: the maximum number of pinned chats has been increased from 4 to 10.
Original source - Jun 18, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Jun 18, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 2, 2026
8.16
Signal Desktop improves sticker pack link previews with a new button and design.
Updated sticker pack link previews
Updated sticker pack link previews: new button and design for sticker pack previews
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