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Signal Beta

by Signal Messenger, LLCv8.28.0-beta.3

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Private messaging from your desktop. Beta Desktop Client.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id OpenWhisperSystems.Signal.Beta --exact --version 8.28.0-beta.3

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Signal Beta

Signal Beta uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)
signal-desktop-beta-win-8.28.0-beta.3.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Signal Beta →

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Installers · v8.28.0-beta.3

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64EXE
NSIS
userDirect

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Signal Beta.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Signal Beta on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id OpenWhisperSystems.Signal.Beta --exact --version 8.28.0-beta.3. winget downloads the installer from Signal Messenger, LLC and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Signal Beta silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id OpenWhisperSystems.Signal.Beta --exact 8.28.0-beta.3 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for Signal Beta?
Signal Beta uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: signal-desktop-beta-win-8.28.0-beta.3.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.
How do I uninstall Signal Beta via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id OpenWhisperSystems.Signal.Beta --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Signal Beta's Apps & Features entry.
Is Signal Beta free?
Signal Beta is distributed under AGPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://www.signal.org/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Signal Beta work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Signal Beta directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Signal Beta up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id OpenWhisperSystems.Signal.Beta --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Signal Beta from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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