An Electron based Mastodon, Pleroma and Misskey client for Windows, Mac and Linux
Publisher’s description
What is Whalebird?
Whalebird is an open-source social media program for Windows from AkiraFukushima. It ranks 2nd by popularity among social media in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). 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 6.3.1, released on October 29, 2026. 117 versions are listed since June 11, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 21 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 8,614 times. The source code on GitHub (h3poteto/whalebird-desktop) has 931 stars. Similar programs include TheDesk, Hyperspace Desktop and Sengi.
Project description on GitHub: “Single-column Fediverse client for 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 21 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Whalebird is an open-source social media tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- An interface like slack
- Notify to desktop
- Streaming
- Many keyboard shortcuts
- Manage multiple accounts
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Is Whalebird 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:
228D71B34BAC13300484AFF8E31DDF2C29F66CA538B0EA036F752E6B308691D1· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the h3poteto/whalebird-desktop repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 26, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 117 versions ›117 versions over 6 years · about 21 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3.1Latest | October 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.3.0 | April 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.2.7 | December 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.2.5 | September 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.2.4 | July 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.2.3 | June 29, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.2.2 | May 11, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.2.1 | March 1, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id h3poteto.whalebird-desktop -echoco install whalebird -yWhalebird-6.3.1-win-x64.exe /Smsiexec /x {D77A112A-8E72-57AD-B6C1-1933AE3B6877} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask whalebirdflatpak install flathub social.whalebird.WhalebirdDesktopInformation
- Publisher
- AkiraFukushima
- Category
- Social media
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/h3poteto/whalebird-desktop
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Content rating
- 15+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 6.3.1
- Released
- October 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 117
- Updates / year
- 21
- Chocolatey downloads
- 8,614
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 8
- GitHub stars
- 931
- GitHub forks
- 83
- Website
- whalebird.social
- winget ID
- h3poteto.whalebird-desktop
- Chocolatey package
- whalebird
- MSI product code
- {D77A112A-8E72-57AD-B6C1-1933AE3B6877}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Whalebird free?
Yes. Whalebird is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Whalebird 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 Whalebird 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 Whalebird be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Whalebird 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 Whalebird?
The versions page lists all 117 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 11, 2021.
Can I use Whalebird without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Whalebird?
TheDesk, Hyperspace Desktop, Sengi, Elk and Amethyst. The alternatives page compares them.
