Off-the-Record (OTR) Messaging plugin for the Pidgin instant messaging client.
Publisher’s description
What is pidgin-otr?
pidgin-otr is a program for Windows from cypherpunks.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 7.1 MB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (7.1 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: pidgin-otr is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is pidgin-otr safe to download?
- The file is served by otr.cypherpunks.ca; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
939B9FFE4C6D6CAEE0AA32CE1FA502D087A44C5793493069B4A37DA9E023B444· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.2Latest | March 7, 2016 | 7.1 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id cypherpunks.pidgin-otr -epidgin-otr-4.0.2.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- cypherpunks
- Licence
- Prorprietary
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.0.2
- Released
- March 7, 2016
- Added to the catalogue
- January 29, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- winget ID
- cypherpunks.pidgin-otr
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Frequently asked questions
Is pidgin-otr safe to download?
The download comes from otr.cypherpunks.ca; 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 pidgin-otr 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 pidgin-otr be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does pidgin-otr run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.