Gajim ɛˈʒiːm/ is an instant messaging client for the XMPP protocol which uses the GTK toolkit. The name Gajim is a recursive acronym for "Gajim's a jabber instant messenger". Gajim runs on Linux, BSD, macOS, and Microsoft Windows. Released under the GPL-3.0-only license, Gajim is free software. A 2009 round-up of similar software on Tom's Hardware found version 0.12.1 "the lightest and fastest jabber IM client".
Gajim aims to be an easy-to-use and fully featured XMPP client. Gajim uses GTK (PyGObject) as GUI library, which makes it cross-platform compatible. Some of its features:
Gajim is available in Basque, Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, English, Esperanto, French, German, Italian, Norwegian (Bokmål), Polish, Russian, Spanish, Slovak, Swedish, Ukrainian and others.
Gajim supports various third-party plugins (official list).
What is Gajim?
Gajim by The Gajim Team is open-source Windows software in the chat & messaging category. It ranks 27th by popularity among chat & messaging in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2004. It is written in Python. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux, BSD and macOS.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 147.1 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.4.7, released on June 19, 2026. The version history goes back to July 23, 2021: 24 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.9 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 36,843 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 15 of our languages. Similar programs include Signal, Telegram Desktop and Slack.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux, BSD and macOS
- Mature project (since 2004)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Gajim is an open-source chat & messaging tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Chat freely: Take your chats where you want. Use a provider of your choice and synchronize chats between all your devices. Gajim is interoperable with many other chat apps – and it's free.
- Secured conversations: State of the art end-to-end encryption for your conversations. Share messages, pictures, and files with your contacts – and only with them.
- Stay in contact: Chats and groups help you keep in touch with your friends and family. Build communities by connecting to people with the same interests. Use groups to organize the little things or the next big event.
- Express yourself: Sometimes words are not enough. Use reactions, replies, record voice messages, and send status updates to fully express yourself.
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Is Gajim safe to download?
- The file is served by gajim.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C5F8DD375BDAB423F5391B725CAA3AC8E6857221F77784B3AE7E38A1C44A18E6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 24 versions ›24 versions over 5 years · about 4.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4.7Latest | June 19, 2026 | 147.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.4.0 | November 4, 2025 | 119.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.3.6 | September 30, 2025 | 118.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.3.5 | September 11, 2025 | 117.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.3.4 | August 11, 2025 | 118.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.3.3 | July 13, 2025 | 118.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.3.2 | June 30, 2025 | 118.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.3.1 | June 29, 2025 | 118.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Gajim.Gajim -echoco install gajim -yGajim-2.4.7-64bit.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.gajim.GajimInformation
- Publisher
- The Gajim Team
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- GPL
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- dev.gajim.org
- Written in
- Python
- Interface languages
- multiple languages
- Content rating
- 15+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux, BSD, macOS
- Version
- 2.4.7
- Released
- June 19, 2026
- First release
- 2004
- Added to the catalogue
- July 23, 2021
- Versions listed
- 24
- Updates / year
- 4.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 36,843
- Website
- gajim.org
- winget ID
- Gajim.Gajim
- Chocolatey package
- gajim
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gajim free?
Yes. Gajim is open-source software under the GPL licence.
Is Gajim safe to download?
The download comes from gajim.org, 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 Gajim 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 Gajim be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Gajim 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 Gajim?
The versions page lists all 24 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 23, 2021.
What are alternatives to Gajim?
Signal, Telegram Desktop, Slack, Discord and Rocket.Chat. The alternatives page compares them.
