Zap is a free Lightning Network wallet focused on user experience and ease of use, with the overall goal of helping the cryptocurrency community scale Bitcoin.
Publisher’s description
What is Zap?
Zap is an open-source program for Windows from Jack Mallers. It is written in JavaScript.
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 0.7.7-beta, released on April 2, 2023. 5 versions are listed since August 13, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 3.1 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old. The source repository has been archived, so further updates are unlikely.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (LN-Zap/zap-desktop) has 1,252 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Zap Wallet - Cross platform Lightning Network wallet focused on user experience and ease of use ⚡️”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: Zap is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Zap 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:
E5ECF3AE8CB462CAA49A40B825BA9D3945E1AA72A3498F4C3DD3D256B94B8D0A· 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 5 versions ›5 versions over 2 years · about 3.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7.7-betaLatest | April 2, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.6-beta | January 23, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.5-beta | December 13, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.4-beta | August 21, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7.3-beta | August 13, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LN-Zap.zap -eZap-win-v0.7.7-beta.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Jack Mallers
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/LN-Zap/zap-desktop
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.7.7-beta
- Released
- April 2, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- August 13, 2021
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 3.1
- GitHub stars
- 1,252
- GitHub forks
- 204
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- LN-Zap.zap
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Zap free?
Yes. Zap is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is Zap 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 Zap 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 Zap be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Zap 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 Zap?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 13, 2021.
Can I use Zap without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.