Konversation is an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client built on the KDE Platform and is free software released under the terms of the GNU GPL-2.0-or-later. Konversation is currently maintained in the KDE Extragear Network module, which means that it has its own release cycle which is independent from the main KDE applications. It is the default IRC client in many prominent Linux distributions, such as openSUSE, the KDE spin of Fedora, and Kubuntu.
Konversation supports IPv6 connections, offers SSL server support, and supports Blowfish encryption. It also supports identity management with multiple server connections using separate identities for different servers and can display multiple servers and channels in one window. Konversation features automatic UTF-8 detection and can support different encodings in different channels. It also features an optional on-screen display (OSD) for message notifications and can save bookmarks for channels and servers. Konversation supports colors, text decorations, and themable nicklist icons. Konversation is also scriptable using shell scripts via D-BUS and includes support for aliases and an action system for automatic events. It also identifies different users in the conversation window by choosing a random color for each user.
What is Konversation?
Konversation is an open-source chat & messaging program for Windows from KDE e.V. (developed by KDE). It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Unix-like operating system and Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 81.6 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.08.2, released on October 21, 2026. 21 versions are listed since February 10, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 12 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
Wikipedia has an article about it in 16 of our languages. Similar programs include Signal, Discord and Telegram Desktop.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 12 a year)
- Also runs on Unix-like operating system and Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Konversation is an open-source chat & messaging tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Standard IRC features
- SSL server support
- Bookmarking support
- Easy to use graphical user interface
- Multiple servers and channels in one single window
- DCC file transfer
- Multiple identities for different servers
- Text decorations and colors
- OnScreen Display for notifications
- Automatic UTF-8 detection
- Per channel encoding support
- Theme support for nick icons
- Highly configurable
AppStream · Flathub
Screenshots
Is Konversation safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.kde.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2AA07D02C1D2EB7DBC13AEDD240F469B4064826C47D59D812F62C9A6C6893D60· 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 21 versions ›21 versions over 2 years · about 12 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.08.2Latest | October 21, 2026 | 81.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.08.1 | October 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.08.0 | September 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.04.2 | June 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.04.1 | May 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.04.0 | May 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 25.12.3 | March 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 25.12.2 | February 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KDE.Konversation -ekonversation-release_26.08-1835-windows-cl-msvc2022-x86_64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.kde.konversationInformation
- Publisher
- KDE e.V.
- Developer
- KDE
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- 13+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Unix-like operating system, Linux
- Version
- 26.08.2
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 10, 2025
- Versions listed
- 21
- Updates / year
- 12.4
- Website
- apps.kde.org
- winget ID
- KDE.Konversation
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Frequently asked questions
Is Konversation free?
Yes. Konversation is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is Konversation safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.kde.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 Konversation 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 Konversation be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Konversation 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 Konversation?
The versions page lists all 21 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 10, 2025.
Can I use Konversation without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Konversation?
Signal, Discord, Telegram Desktop, Slack and Viber. The alternatives page compares them.
