Comprehensive Chat Application for Windows

Pidgin is a free instant messaging client designed for Windows that facilitates communication across various platforms. This versatile application supports multiple chat protocols, allowing users to connect with friends on different messaging services simultaneously. With an intuitive interface, Pidgin makes it easy to manage conversations, customize chat settings, and integrate plugins for enhanced functionality.

The application stands out for its commitment to open-source principles, providing users with a secure and adaptable messaging experience. Pidgin supports various features, including file transfers, chat logging, and customizable notification settings. Its ability to unify multiple chat accounts into one interface makes it a practical choice for those who use different messaging services regularly.

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Pidgin for PC

  • Free
  • 4
    495
  • 88K
  • V2.14.14

User reviews about Pidgin

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3 reviews

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  • Anonymous user

    A bad impression. I tried it after seeing it so highly recommended and was not impressed. It crashed on me several times within an hour of installing it.

  • Anonymous user

    Great!. Excelent IM client, i just like it. Small, light and cool :] You can add smileys, works on win or linux. Pros: Small, light and cool :]

  • Anonymous user

    THE IM Client. This is a great program, its much like Trillian in design; it's compatible with all IM Systems, including MSN, AIM, QQ, GoogleTalk, Yahoo, ICQ and many more... It now accepts file transfers, and provides detailed statistics.This is much better than live messenger, it uses less system resources, and does everything that live does, with the small exception of nudges, but who likes to receive spam of those?I can't think of anything else that comes close.Run-down of my ratings:Usability 9 : It's easy to use and well, there's nothing wrong with it, it's really quite flawless, but just shy of perfect.Stability 10 : This is one of the most stable programs there is, It hasn't crashed even once on me, live messenger crashes so much for me, and I'm running a Q6600 + 4GB of ram... so what's going on there Microsoft?Installation 8 : Easy installer, although it would have been nice to see an account setup page once the program and GTK+ (if not already installed) just to make it quicker to get going.Functionality 9 : It does just about everything, every IM system, every feature of MSN (and probably all the features of all other IM's too) with the small exception of nudges and certain emoticons.Appearance 5 : Well it's nothing special, and with the exception of the ads, I'd say that Live messenger looks better, but oh well that really not what this program is about.Final Rating - 7 Pros: Easy to useSimple installEvery Feature includedPortableStable Cons: None... Really...

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