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I have also seen the preference for installing from Play Store explained as being that users are safer if they use default setups and do what everyone else is d

I have also seen the preference for installing from Play Store explained as being that users are safer if they use default setups and do what everyone else is doing. For users who are not savvy, going the sideloading route can expose them to risk.

rany_ 3y ago
For me this line of thinking doesn't make a lot of sense. The Google Play option will always exist as it is a prerequisite for widespread adoption on Android. Also arguably, you're safer on F-Droid due to the level of vetting on that platform; so providing Signal on it is a good endorsement for general user safety and privacy. Either way, this isn't about only offering the application on Google Play or only on F-Droid; but providing the option for both. Non-tech savvy users will always pick the more familiar and easy option on average, Google Play.