A modern, open-source, and free voice chat overlay for Discord that supports Mac, Linux, and Windows!
Publisher’s description
What is Overlayed?
Overlayed is an open-source chat & messaging program for Windows from Overlayed. It is written in TypeScript. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.6.2, released on September 22, 2024. 6 versions are listed since February 22, 2024, 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 (overlayeddev/overlayed) has 683 stars. Similar programs include Signal, Discord and Telegram Desktop.
Project description on GitHub: “A modern, open-source, and free voice chat overlay for Discord that supports Mac, Linux, and Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Overlayed is an open-source chat & messaging tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- User List - See who is speaking, muted, and deafened in the current voice channel
- Pinnable - Always stays on top so you can continue working or gaming
- Transparent - Transparent window that can ignore mouse clicks
- Join History - See who enters and leaves a channel
AppStream · Flathub
Is Overlayed 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:
DA2C746BD5A65C1E2C2DD2B4F78ABB7791AE5B19F5B9CE14F331E999FDFA10EA· 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 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6.2Latest | September 22, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.6.1 | September 15, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.6.0 | September 14, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.5.0 | July 20, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.4.0 | July 3, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.3.0 | February 22, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OverlayedDev.Overlayed -emsiexec /i Overlayed_0.6.2_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {7178D4F0-FF80-4A07-A739-E4E75FD5B3BC} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub dev.overlayed.OverlayedInformation
- Publisher
- Overlayed
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/overlayeddev/overlayed
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Content rating
- 15+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.6.2
- Released
- September 22, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- July 1, 2024
- Versions listed
- 6
- GitHub stars
- 683
- GitHub forks
- 41
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- OverlayedDev.Overlayed
- MSI product code
- {7178D4F0-FF80-4A07-A739-E4E75FD5B3BC}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Overlayed free?
Yes. Overlayed is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is Overlayed 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 Overlayed 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 Overlayed be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Overlayed 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 Overlayed?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 22, 2024.
What are alternatives to Overlayed?
Signal, Discord, Telegram Desktop, Slack and Rocket.Chat. The alternatives page compares them.
