qTox

by The qTox Projectv1.17.6

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

qTox is a chat, voice, video, and file transfer instant messaging client using the encrypted peer-to-peer Tox protocol

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Tox.qTox --exact --version 1.17.6

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

Silent install command for qTox

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

One-line silent install (x64)

setup-qtox-x86_64-release.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for qTox →

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Installers · v1.17.6

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE NSIS	-		Direct
x64	EXE NSIS	-		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 qTox.

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I install qTox on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Tox.qTox --exact --version 1.17.6. winget downloads the installer from The qTox Project and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install qTox silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Tox.qTox --exact 1.17.6 --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 qTox?

qTox uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: setup-qtox-x86_64-release.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall qTox via winget?

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

Is qTox free?

qTox is distributed under GPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does qTox 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 qTox directly from the publisher.

How do I keep qTox up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Tox.qTox --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 3 versions of qTox from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

1.17.6latest
1.17.4
1.17.3