Beeper is an instant messaging client that enables using a variety of chat services and protocols all from the same application, now developed by Automattic.
Beeper supports a variety of chat services and protocols, including Discord, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, IRC (via Libera Chat), Matrix, Signal, Slack, SMS/RCS (via Google Messages), X, Telegram, Google Voice and WhatsApp. The app used to support iMessage, but this has since been removed due to unreliable performance caused by iMessage's operator, Apple. Beeper is built on top of the Matrix protocol and Element application, bridged to the other services.
The app Beeper was created in 2020 by Eric Migicovsky, Brad Murray and Tulir Asokan as NovaChat. The company is located in Palo Alto, California. Migicovsky was previously the founder of smartwatch company Pebble. The company renamed the app from Beeper to Beeper Cloud upon launching Beeper Mini in December 2023. It was renamed back to Beeper in 2024.
From the Wikipedia article “Beeper (software)”, CC BY-SA 4.0
What is Beeper?
Beeper by Beeper Inc. is proprietary Windows software in the chat & messaging category. The first release dates back to 2020.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 234.2 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.3.229, released on October 21, 2026. The version history goes back to June 24, 2024: 93 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 40 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
Wikipedia has an article about it in 2 of our languages. Similar programs include Signal, Discord and Telegram Desktop.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 40 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Beeper is a chat & messaging tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Beeper safe to download?
- The file is served by beeper-desktop.download.beeper.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C6B7685E4C0572D7E65B2BEEF756A55B0D3A96D9C612E4F52F0323326DFD2424· 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 93 versions ›93 versions over 2 years · about 40 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3.229Latest | October 21, 2026 | 234.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.3.209 | October 15, 2026 | 232.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.3.176 | October 5, 2026 | 231.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.3.160 | September 30, 2026 | 230.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.3.152 | September 25, 2026 | 228.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.3.144 | September 23, 2026 | 228.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.3.123 | September 17, 2026 | 227.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.3.113 | September 11, 2026 | 210.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Beeper.Beeper -escoop install extras/beeper"Beeper x64 4.3.229.exe" /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask beeperInformation
- Publisher
- Beeper Inc.
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.3.229
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- First release
- 2020
- Added to the catalogue
- June 26, 2024
- Versions listed
- 93
- Updates / year
- 40
- Website
- beeper.com
- winget ID
- Beeper.Beeper
- Scoop package
- extras/beeper
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beeper free?
Beeper is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Beeper safe to download?
The download comes from beeper-desktop.download.beeper.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 Beeper 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 Beeper be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Beeper run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Beeper?
The versions page lists all 93 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 24, 2024.
Can I use Beeper without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Beeper?
Signal, Discord, Telegram Desktop, Slack and Rocket.Chat. The alternatives page compares them.
