The motivation behind the project is to provide a native desktop app for Matrix that feels more like a mainstream chat app (Element, Telegram etc) and less like an IRC client.
Publisher’s description
What is Nheko?
Nheko by Mujx is open-source Windows software in the chat & messaging category. It ranks 28th by popularity among chat & messaging in this catalogue. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSIX installers for 64-bit Windows. It needs Windows 10 2004 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.12.0.35798, released on June 12, 2024. The version history goes back to February 23, 2023: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.5 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 9,608 times. The source code on GitHub (Nheko-Reborn/nheko) has 2,513 stars. Similar programs include Signal, Rocket.Chat and Telegram Desktop.
Project description on GitHub: “Desktop client for Matrix using Qt and C++20.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Nheko is an open-source chat & messaging tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Nheko 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:
EF070C6E056CA8BA543313B9F1BF6AC622546CE3FFA9FE473B4334D49C1EE547· 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 1 year · about 1.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.12.0.35798Latest | June 12, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSIX |
| 0.11.3 | February 23, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NhekoReborn.Nheko -echoco install nheko-reborn -yscoop install extras/nhekoAdd-AppxPackage -Path nheko-v0.12.0.msixmsiexec /x {755749AC-1338-4799-AA54-4B6C02F076A3} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask nhekoflatpak install flathub im.nheko.NhekoInformation
- Publisher
- Mujx
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- GNU General Public License, Version 3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Nheko-Reborn/nheko
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- 15+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 2004+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSIX
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.12.0.35798
- Released
- June 12, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- March 20, 2023
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 9,608
- GitHub stars
- 2,513
- GitHub forks
- 248
- Website
- nheko-reborn.github.io
- winget ID
- NhekoReborn.Nheko
- Chocolatey package
- nheko-reborn
- Scoop package
- extras/nheko
- MSI product code
- {755749ac-1338-4799-aa54-4b6c02f076a3}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nheko free?
Yes. Nheko is open-source software under the GNU General Public License, Version 3 licence.
Is Nheko 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 Nheko 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 Nheko be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Nheko support?
The installer requires Windows 10 2004 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Nheko 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 Nheko?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 23, 2023.
What are alternatives to Nheko?
Signal, Rocket.Chat, Telegram Desktop, Discord and Slack. The alternatives page compares them.
