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SimpleX Chat

by SimpleXv7.0.2

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SimpleX - the first messaging network operating without user identifiers of any kind - 100% private by design! iOS, Android and desktop apps 📱!

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id SimpleX.SimpleX-Chat --exact --version 7.0.2

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

Silent install command for SimpleX Chat

SimpleX Chat uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)
msiexec.exe /i simplex-desktop-windows-x86_64.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for SimpleX Chat →

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About

Unlike any other existing messaging platform, SimpleX has no identifiers assigned to the users - it does not use phone

numbers (like Signal or WhatsApp), domain-based addresses (like email, XMPP or Matrix), usernames (like Telegram),

public keys or even random numbers (like all other messengers) to identify its users - we do not even know how many

people use SimpleX.

Installers · v7.0.2

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64MSI
WiX
machineDirect

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

Security

1 known CVE via NVD

  • medium5.3Patched in wingetCVE-2022-45195affects before 4.2Nov 12, 2022

    SimpleXMQ before 3.4.0, as used in SimpleX Chat before 4.2, does not apply a key derivation function to intended data, which can interfere with forward secrecy and can have other impacts if there is a compromise of a single private key. This occurs in the X3DH key exchange for t...

    PatchVendor advisory
Source: NVD, updated 6h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install SimpleX Chat on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id SimpleX.SimpleX-Chat --exact --version 7.0.2. winget downloads the installer from SimpleX and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install SimpleX Chat silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id SimpleX.SimpleX-Chat --exact 7.0.2 --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 SimpleX Chat?
SimpleX Chat uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i simplex-desktop-windows-x86_64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.
How do I uninstall SimpleX Chat via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id SimpleX.SimpleX-Chat --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from SimpleX Chat's Apps & Features entry.
Is SimpleX Chat free?
SimpleX Chat is distributed under AGPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://simplex.chat/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does SimpleX Chat 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 SimpleX Chat directly from the publisher.
How do I keep SimpleX Chat up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id SimpleX.SimpleX-Chat --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of SimpleX Chat from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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