Nifty Gmail desktop app
Publisher’s description
What is Gmail Desktop?
Gmail Desktop is an open-source email client program for Windows from Tim Cheung. It ranks 20th by popularity among email clients in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.25.3, released on March 30, 2021. 46 versions are listed since April 5, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (zoidsh/meru) has 1,039 stars. Similar programs include Mailspring, Meru and Tuta Mail.
Project description on GitHub: “:postbox: Gmail desktop app for macOS, Windows & Linux (formerly Gmail Desktop)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Gmail Desktop is an open-source email client tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Gmail Desktop 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:
14C0D5D80D21372BD887F46259097D4DEDF383762701994DDDB72F97528CB69A· 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 46 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.25.3Latest | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.25.2 | April 2, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.25.1 | April 2, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.25.0 | April 2, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.24.3 | April 2, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.24.2 | April 2, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.24.0 | April 2, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.23.0 | April 2, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id timche.gmail-desktop -egmail-desktop-2.25.3-win.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Tim Cheung
- Category
- Email clients
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/zoidsh/meru
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.25.3
- Released
- March 30, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 46
- GitHub stars
- 1,039
- GitHub forks
- 107
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- timche.gmail-desktop
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gmail Desktop free?
Yes. Gmail Desktop is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Gmail Desktop 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 Gmail Desktop 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 Gmail Desktop be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Gmail Desktop support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Gmail Desktop 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 Gmail Desktop?
The versions page lists all 46 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 5, 2021.
What are alternatives to Gmail Desktop?
Mailspring, Meru, Tuta Mail, Proton Mail Bridge and eM Client. The alternatives page compares them.
