Linux · Internet & Browsers
Delta Chat
Decentralized private messenger with chat-shared tools and games
by Delta Chat
Official site: flathub.org
About Delta Chat
Delta Chat is a reliable decentralized instant messenger that is easy and fun to use for friends, family, groups and organizations.
Delta Chat is developed by a dedicated FOSS contributor community that jointly releases refinements and new features several times a year,
across many stores and platforms world-wide.
Features at a glance:
🌐 Anonymous. Instant onboarding without a phone number, e-mail or other private data.
📱 Flexible. Supports multiple chat profiles and is easy to setup on multiple devices.
🧩 Extensible. Add tools like shopping lists, calendars or gaming apps to any chat.
🌧️ Reliable. Works under bad and adversarial network conditions.
🛡️ Secure. Audited End-to-End encryption safe against network and server attacks.
🏠 Sovereign. Can be run with your own e-mail address or server.
📜 FOSS. Fully Open Source/Free Software, built on Internet Standards.
How to install Delta Chat
- 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 Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub chat.delta.desktop
- Open Delta Chat once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Delta Chat free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Delta Chat is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Delta Chat from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub chat.delta.desktop. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Delta Chat safe?
Delta Chat downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.