How do you choose a Bitcoin wallet in 2025? Does bitcoin.org help or nah?

So I’m finally trying to set up my first actual Bitcoin wallet, not just keeping coins on an exchange like I used to. I’ve dabbled in crypto for a while, but I never actually went through the process of holding BTC in a wallet I fully control.

I started looking into options and came across bitcoin.org’s wallet chooser. It asks a few questions and recommends wallets based on your answers, which sounds helpful... but I’m wondering how legit it is or if it’s outdated or missing better options.

Have any of you actually used that to pick a wallet? Or do most of you just already know which one to use?

For context, I’m mostly looking for a beginner-friendly wallet for holding small to medium amounts of BTC, ideally something that balances security and ease of use. I’ve heard of things like BlueWallet, Sparrow, and Electrum, but I don’t know how they compare. I’m not ready for a full cold storage setup yet, just want to get off exchanges and start managing my own keys properly.

Also, how paranoid should I be about fake wallet apps? Like if I download something from the App Store or a website, how do I double-check it’s real? I don’t want to screw up on step one.

Any advice, personal recommendations, or “here’s what I wish I knew when I started” tips would be amazing. Thanks y’all.