Franz 5.11.0

A free messaging app for services like WhatsApp, Slack, Messenger and many more.

  • By Stefan Malzner
  • Open Source
  • Updated Apr 9, 2025
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About Franz

A free messaging app for services like WhatsApp, Slack, Messenger and many more.

What's new in 5.11.0

Features
- Update electron to 33.3.0
Bug Fixes
- App: Don't open multiple windows of the same type (5e3dbec)
- App: Fix "save image as" (db31dc3)
- App: Fix background colors (a28c1d9)
- App: Fix crash on logout (69ad832)
- App: Fix screen not being shared after selecting source (313ca03)
- App: Fix share screen selection styles (04a3d43)
- App: Improve image quality of window previews in share screen selection (30f445c)
- macOS: Open System Settings when asking for screen share permissions (4bf7af8)
- Screen Share: Fix missing background color (2627430)
- Service: Fix custom service icon upload (97c34d4)
- Todos: Add check if recipes have been loaded before downloading todos-recipe (76fea86)
- WebView: Set default background color to white (7fdf915)

Full release notes »

Technical details

PublisherStefan Malzner
Version5.11.0
Release date2025-04-09
LicenseApache-2.0
Installer typenullsoft
Architecturex86
Package IDStefanMalzner.Franz

Install Franz from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=StefanMalzner.Franz -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=StefanMalzner.Franz -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=StefanMalzner.Franz -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"Franz-Setup-5.11.0.exe" /S

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Franz version history

  • 5.10.0
  • 5.9.2
  • 5.9.1
  • 5.8.0
  • 5.7.0
  • 5.6.1
  • 5.5.0

Frequently asked questions

Is Franz free?

Yes. Franz is free and open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license.

What is the latest version of Franz?

The latest version is 5.11.0, released on Apr 9, 2025.

Is it safe to download Franz?

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 9dda43521f1950d0976d74910d7e1513faa006196e8505b3a2cb2da3f6120826.

Which Windows versions does Franz support?

Franz runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.

How do I install Franz silently?

Run the offline installer with "Franz-Setup-5.11.0.exe" /S, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=StefanMalzner.Franz -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Franz?

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

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