Windows · Chat & Communication

HexChat IRC client

Name: HexChat IRC client
Author: Berke Viktor

HexChat is an IRC client based on XChat, but unlike XChat it’s completely free for both Windows and Unix-like systems.

Version 2.16.2 · by Berke Viktor

Official site: hexchat.github.io

About HexChat IRC client

HexChat is a fork of XChat which is free for Linux and Windows. It was originally named XChat-WDK and was created as an alternative to the Shareware version of XChat for Windows, but changed its name because it went far beyond being a simple Windows only version of XChat and efforts to merge into XChat officially hit a dead-end.

How to install HexChat IRC client

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install hexchat-irc-client
Open HexChat IRC client once it finishes installing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is HexChat IRC client free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to hexchat.github.io, the developer's official site, where HexChat IRC client is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of HexChat IRC client?

The version listed here is 2.16.2, published /Date(1707. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install HexChat IRC client from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install hexchat-irc-client. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is HexChat IRC client safe?

HexChat IRC client downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.