Converse Desktop

Converse Desktop 12.0.0

Desktop Jabber/XMPP client based on Converse.js and Electron

  • By The Converse Desktop Developers
  • Open Source
  • Updated Sep 1, 2025
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About Converse Desktop

Desktop Jabber/XMPP client based on Converse.js and Electron

What's new in 12.0.0

  • Add a menu item to clear saved credentials.
  • Add support for configuring the theme.
  • Add support for enabling/disabling notifications.
  • Exit the application if there is a problem starting up.

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Technical details

PublisherThe Converse Desktop Developers
Version12.0.0
Release date2025-09-01
LicenseMPL-2.0
Installer typenullsoft
Architecturex64
Package IDconverse.converse

Install Converse Desktop from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=converse.converse -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=converse.converse -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=converse.converse -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"Converse.Desktop.Setup.12.0.0.exe" /S

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Converse Desktop version history

10.1.5 Jul 4, 2023
  • Update to Electron 22.3.15
  • Update to Converse.js 10.1.5
  • Build universal binary for macOS
  • Remember window size and position
  • Update icon images
9.1.0

Frequently asked questions

Is Converse Desktop free?

Yes. Converse Desktop is free and open-source software released under the MPL-2.0 license.

What is the latest version of Converse Desktop?

The latest version is 12.0.0, released on Sep 1, 2025.

Is it safe to download Converse Desktop?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with cdba92d12e56395fcf903f793019f17b220ffd04e1d8e941ac939c33119a0baf.

Which Windows versions does Converse Desktop support?

Converse Desktop runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install Converse Desktop silently?

Run the offline installer with "Converse.Desktop.Setup.12.0.0.exe" /S, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=converse.converse -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Converse Desktop?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Converse Desktop and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=converse.converse -e.

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