🐱 Cross-platform desktop pet BongoCat, adding fun to your desktop!
Features:
- Compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux (x11).
- Synchronizes mouse movements or keyboard taps based on your keyboard or mouse actions.
- Supports importing custom models to freely create your unique cat avatar.
- Fully open-source with transparent code—absolutely no user data collection.
- Works offline—no internet required, ensuring user privacy.
Publisher’s description
What is BongoCat?
BongoCat is an open-source program for Windows from ayangweb.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.2.0, released on October 7, 2026. 11 versions are listed since June 19, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 8.5 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 8.5 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: BongoCat is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is BongoCat 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:
3F486A5A07416B50682E244A4E37BBB84F9E69DE2F15138EB0E90649C5F73834· 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 11 versions ›11 versions over 1 year · about 8.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2.0Latest | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.0 | April 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.0 | April 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.9.0 | December 24, 2025 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.8.2 | November 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.8.1 | September 22, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.8.0 | September 22, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.1 | July 29, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ayangweb.BongoCat -eBongoCat_2.2.0_x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ayangweb
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.2.0
- Released
- October 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 6, 2025
- Versions listed
- 11
- Updates / year
- 8.5
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 15
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ayangweb.BongoCat
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Frequently asked questions
Is BongoCat free?
Yes. BongoCat is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is BongoCat 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 BongoCat 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 BongoCat be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does BongoCat 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 BongoCat?
The versions page lists all 11 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 19, 2025.
Can I use BongoCat without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
