AdiIRC is a freeware IRC client with multiserver support and a highly customizable interface. It offers all the standard IRC features including private chats, basic Identd features, system information, SSL, IPv6, chat logging and DCC Chat/Transfers. It also offers now playing support for various media players, advanced scripting, themes, MTS themes, plugins, and dockable/undockable activity monitors that let you monitor many channels at once. The program stores all its settings in text files and does not require an installation.
Publisher’s description
What is AdiIRC?
AdiIRC by Per Amundsen is free Windows software in the chat & messaging category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 2.5 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.4, released on February 12, 2026. The version history goes back to January 14, 2022: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,505 times. Similar programs include Signal, Discord and Telegram Desktop.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Small download (2.5 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: AdiIRC is a free chat & messaging tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is AdiIRC safe to download?
- The file is served by adiirc.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E5BA3854F59F9088643B7DCDF20289A66604B3607CE56130C2B8DCFAD1B132BB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 4 years · about 1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4Latest | February 12, 2026 | 2.5 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.3 | March 27, 2023 | 2.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.2 | October 14, 2022 | 2.4 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.1 | January 14, 2022 | 2.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PerAmundsen.AdiIRC -echoco install adiirc -yAdiIRC64.4.4.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Per Amundsen
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.4
- Released
- February 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 14, 2022
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,505
- Website
- adiirc.com
- winget ID
- PerAmundsen.AdiIRC
- Chocolatey package
- adiirc
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is AdiIRC free?
Yes. AdiIRC is free to use.
Is AdiIRC safe to download?
The download comes from adiirc.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install AdiIRC with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can AdiIRC be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does AdiIRC support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit and 32-bit.
Does AdiIRC run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of AdiIRC?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 14, 2022.
What are alternatives to AdiIRC?
Signal, Discord, Telegram Desktop, Slack and Rocket.Chat. The alternatives page compares them.
