Foxmail is a freeware e-mail client developed by Tencent.
Foxmail was originally written by Allen Zhang (张小龙), an alumnus of Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan. Foxmail was acquired in 2005 by Tencent Holdings.
According to a 2001 Sina.com survey, Foxmail had a 32.92% market share in China. In 2003, in a joint press-release with Verisign promoting Internationalized domain names, the authors' reported over 3 million daily Foxmail users in China. (For perspective, the CNNIC reported a total number of 35 million Internet users in China in January 2002.) Foxmail tutorials are found in several Internet literacy books for the Chinese market.
The Dutch edition of PC Magazine reported that version 6.0 of Foxmail occasionally sends email usage data to datacollect.foxmail.com.cn, but otherwise generally described it as an "excellent email client", recommending version 5.0.8 (the last one before the acquisition), which is not affected by this issue.
What is Foxmail?
Foxmail is a free email client program for Windows. It ranks 26th by popularity among email clients in this catalogue. It is written in Object Pascal.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE. The main installer is 149.3 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 7.2.25.563, released on July 10, 2026. 28 versions are listed since August 21, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 5.7 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
Wikipedia has an article about it in 10 of our languages. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .eml. Similar programs include Tuta Mail, Mailspring and Proton Mail Bridge.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Foxmail is a free email client tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Foxmail safe to download?
- The file is served by foxmail.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
94B1C0EF40DD602BBC071DE4470661B1E9A3A8025F0B5A3A2C154341182F22CA· 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 28 versions ›28 versions over 5 years · about 5.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.2.25.563Latest | July 10, 2026 | 149.3 MB | 32-bit EXE |
| 7.2.25.528 | December 29, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 7.2.25.508 | December 3, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 7.2.25.492 | November 7, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 7.2.25.489 | October 10, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 7.2.25.481 | October 9, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 7.2.25.433 | September 26, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 7.2.25.432 | July 30, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Tencent.Foxmail -escoop install extras/foxmaildownload -silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask foxmailInformation
- Developer
- Tencent and Zhang Xiaolong
- Category
- Email clients
- Licence
- 免费软件
- Price
- Free
- Written in
- Object Pascal
- Interface languages
- English
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 7.2.25.563
- Released
- July 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 21, 2021
- Versions listed
- 28
- Updates / year
- 5.7
- Website
- foxmail.com
- winget ID
- Tencent.Foxmail
- Scoop package
- extras/foxmail
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Foxmail free?
Yes. Foxmail is free to use.
Is Foxmail safe to download?
The download comes from foxmail.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 Foxmail 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 Foxmail be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Foxmail 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 Foxmail?
The versions page lists all 28 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 21, 2021.
What are alternatives to Foxmail?
Tuta Mail, Mailspring, Proton Mail Bridge, eM Client and MFCMapi. The alternatives page compares them.
