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Franz

by Stefan Malznerv5.11.0

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A free messaging app for services like WhatsApp, Slack, Messenger and many more.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id StefanMalzner.Franz --exact --version 5.11.0

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

Silent install command for Franz

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

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)
Franz-Setup-5.11.0.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for Franz →

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Installers · v5.11.0

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86EXE
NSIS
userDirect
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 Franz.

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 Franz on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id StefanMalzner.Franz --exact --version 5.11.0. winget downloads the installer from Stefan Malzner and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Franz silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id StefanMalzner.Franz --exact 5.11.0 --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 Franz?
Franz uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: Franz-Setup-5.11.0.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.
How do I uninstall Franz via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id StefanMalzner.Franz --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Franz's Apps & Features entry.
Is Franz free?
Franz is distributed under Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://meetfranz.com/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Franz 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 Franz directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Franz up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id StefanMalzner.Franz --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 8 versions of Franz from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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