Cwtch is a decentralized, privacy-preserving, multi-party messaging protocol that can be used to build metadata resistant applications.
Publisher’s description
What is Cwtch?
Cwtch by Cwtch is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 1 KB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.14.7, released on February 27, 2024. The version history goes back to January 9, 2024: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (1 KB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: Cwtch is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Cwtch safe to download?
- The file is served by git.openprivacy.ca, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
08E6C0EABBDD3A83F8F5892E397D4D3DE94E848364FA3CE32BC89CB8577A6093· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.14.7Latest | February 27, 2024 | 1 KB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.13.2 | January 9, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Cwtch.Cwtch -ecwtch-installer-v1.14.7.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Cwtch
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.14.7
- Released
- February 27, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- January 9, 2024
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- git.openprivacy.ca
- winget ID
- Cwtch.Cwtch
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cwtch free?
Cwtch 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 Cwtch safe to download?
The download comes from git.openprivacy.ca, 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 Cwtch 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 Cwtch be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Cwtch 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 Cwtch?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 9, 2024.