NeoChat is a chat app that lets you take full advantage of the Matrix network. It provides you with a secure way to send text messages, videos and audio files to your family, colleagues and friends.
NeoChat aims to be a fully featured application for the Matrix specification. As such everything in the current stable specification with the notable exceptions of VoIP, threads and some aspects of End-to-End Encryption are supported. There are a few other smaller omissions due to the fact that the Matrix spec is constantly evolving but the aim remains to provide eventual support for the entire spec.
Due to the nature of the Matrix specification development NeoChat also supports numerous unstable features. Currently these are:
- Polls - MSC3381
- Sticker Packs - MSC2545
- Location Events - MSC3488
Publisher’s description
What is NeoChat?
NeoChat by KDE e.V. is open-source Windows software in the chat & messaging category. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 187.9 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.08.1, released on September 29, 2026. The version history goes back to May 21, 2023: 25 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.4 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 3,830 times. Similar programs include Signal, Session and Slack.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 7.4 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: NeoChat is an open-source chat & messaging tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Polls - MSC3381
- Sticker Packs - MSC2545
- Location Events - MSC3488
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Is NeoChat 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:
BF7768BEE92B96B5AF5D48072605BC4F5560C678952FA8806B2AD60858D3B485· 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 25 versions ›25 versions over 3 years · about 7.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.08.1Latest | September 29, 2026 | 187.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.08.0 | September 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.04.3 | June 28, 2026 | 187.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.04.2 | May 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.04.1 | May 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.04.0 | April 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.03.90 | March 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.03.80 | March 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KDE.NeoChat -echoco install neochat.portable -yneochat-release_26.08-17001-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.neochatInformation
- Publisher
- KDE e.V.
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- invent.kde.org
- Content rating
- 13+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 26.08.1
- Released
- September 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 21, 2023
- Versions listed
- 25
- Updates / year
- 7.4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 3,830
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 5
- Website
- apps.kde.org
- winget ID
- KDE.NeoChat
- Chocolatey package
- neochat.portable
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is NeoChat free?
Yes. NeoChat is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is NeoChat 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 NeoChat 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 NeoChat be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does NeoChat 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 NeoChat?
The versions page lists all 25 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 21, 2023.
Can I use NeoChat without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to NeoChat?
Signal, Session, Slack, Discord and Telegram Desktop. The alternatives page compares them.
