A cross-platform app ecosystem, bringing iMessage to Android, PC (Windows, Linux, & even macOS), and Web!
Publisher’s description
What is BlueBubbles?
BlueBubbles by BlueBubbles is open-source Windows software in the chat & messaging category. It ranks 40th by popularity among chat & messaging in this catalogue. It is written in Dart. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.15.7, released on April 6, 2026. The version history goes back to March 11, 2022: 10 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.5 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 910 times. The source code on GitHub (BlueBubblesApp/bluebubbles-app) has 1,400 stars. Similar programs include Signal, Telegram Desktop and Slack.
Project description on GitHub: “A cross-platform app ecosystem, bringing iMessage to Android, PC (Windows, Linux, & even macOS), and Web!”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: BlueBubbles is an open-source chat & messaging tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is BlueBubbles safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9E4DE84F6A62614D7B5747BE1B821BA1114F97A844BBF9E830C840EFC9CF0ECB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 10 versions ›10 versions over 4 years · about 2.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.15.7Latest | April 6, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.15.4 | April 2, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.15.0 | November 18, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.12.7 | February 1, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.12.6 | February 1, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.12.5 | February 1, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.12.4 | February 1, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.12.2 | February 1, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BlueBubbles.BlueBubbles -echoco install bluebubbles -ybluebubbles-windows.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub app.bluebubbles.BlueBubblesInformation
- Publisher
- BlueBubbles
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/BlueBubblesApp/bluebubbles-app
- Written in
- Dart
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.15.7
- Released
- April 6, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 24, 2022
- Versions listed
- 10
- Updates / year
- 2.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 910
- GitHub stars
- 1,400
- GitHub forks
- 348
- Website
- bluebubbles.app
- winget ID
- BlueBubbles.BlueBubbles
- Chocolatey package
- bluebubbles
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Frequently asked questions
Is BlueBubbles free?
Yes. BlueBubbles is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is BlueBubbles safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 BlueBubbles 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 BlueBubbles be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does BlueBubbles run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of BlueBubbles?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 11, 2022.
Can I use BlueBubbles without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to BlueBubbles?
Signal, Telegram Desktop, Slack, Rocket.Chat and Discord. The alternatives page compares them.
