Dissent (previously gtkcord4) is a third-party Discord client designed for a smooth, native experience on Linux desktops.
Built with the GTK4 and libadwaita for a modern look and feel, it delivers your favorite Discord app in a lightweight and visually appealing package.
Publisher’s description
What is Dissent?
Dissent by diamondburned is open-source Windows software in the chat & messaging category. It is written in Go. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-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 0.0.37, released on September 4, 2025. The version history goes back to January 19, 2025: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (diamondburned/dissent) has 1,861 stars. Similar programs include Signal, Telegram Desktop and Discord.
Project description on GitHub: “Tiny native Discord app”
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
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Dissent is an open-source chat & messaging tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Text chat with complete Markdown and custom emoji support
- Guild folders and channel categories
- Tabbed chat interface
- Quick switcher for channels and servers
- Image and file uploads, previews, and downloads
- User theming via custom CSS
- Partial thread/forum support
- Partial message reaction support
- Partial AI summary support (provided by Discord)
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Is Dissent 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:
62FD34FA5981F8DA49E5190849AC8BDD846D986B3BF5A3948DD3F30A99C08BB2· 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 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0.37Latest | September 4, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 0.0.35 | July 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 0.0.34 | May 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 0.0.32 | January 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id diamondburned.Dissent -edissent-windows-amd64.exe /exenoui /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {CB399BE5-A69D-447C-B8BD-CE3E40F1CC79} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install dissentflatpak install flathub so.libdb.dissentInformation
- Publisher
- diamondburned
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/diamondburned/dissent
- Written in
- Go
- Content rating
- 15+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.0.37
- Released
- September 4, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- February 20, 2025
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 1,861
- GitHub forks
- 48
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- diamondburned.Dissent
- MSI product code
- {CB399BE5-A69D-447C-B8BD-CE3E40F1CC79}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dissent free?
Yes. Dissent is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Dissent 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 Dissent 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 Dissent be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Dissent 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 Dissent?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 19, 2025.
What are alternatives to Dissent?
Signal, Telegram Desktop, Discord, Slack and Rocket.Chat. The alternatives page compares them.
