Ricochet

by RicochetIMv1.1.4.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Ricochet is an experimental kind of instant messaging that does not trust anyone with your identity, your contact list, or your communications.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id RicochetIM.Ricochet --exact --version 1.1.4.0

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

Silent install command for Ricochet

Ricochet uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x86, user scope)

ricochet-1.1.4-win-install.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for Ricochet →

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About

Ricochet is a peer-to-peer instant messaging system built on the Tor Network hidden services. Your login is your hidden service address, and contacts connect to you (not an intermediate server) through Tor. The rendezvous system makes it extremely hard for anyone to learn your identity from your address.

Installers · v1.1.4.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE Inno Setup	user		Direct

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 Ricochet.

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 Ricochet on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id RicochetIM.Ricochet --exact --version 1.1.4.0. winget downloads the installer from RicochetIM and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Ricochet silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id RicochetIM.Ricochet --exact 1.1.4.0 --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 Ricochet?

Ricochet uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: ricochet-1.1.4-win-install.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall Ricochet via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id RicochetIM.Ricochet --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Ricochet's Apps & Features entry.

Is Ricochet free?

Ricochet is distributed under Copyright (c) 2014-2016, John Brookshet (john.brooks@dereferenced.net). Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/ricochet-im/ricochet/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Ricochet 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 Ricochet directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Ricochet up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id RicochetIM.Ricochet --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Ricochet from microsoft/winget-pkgs.