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Quadrix
Minimal, simple, multi-platform chat client for the Matrix protocol
by Jean-François Alarie
Official site: flathub.org
About Quadrix
- No data collection
- Completely free, no ads
- Does not support End-to-End Encryption
- Video-conferencing (uses Element Call -- https://github.com/vector-im/element-call#readme)
- Desktop apps for Windows, MacOS, and Linux (amd64, arm64, armhf)
- Mobile apps for Android and iOS
- Unique top-down messaging feed
- Ideally used with a private Matrix homeserver -- https://matrix.org/docs/guides/installing-synapse
- Open source on github -- https://github.com/alariej/quadrix
- Interested to sponsor this project? -- https://github.com/sponsors/alariej
How to install Quadrix
- 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.quadrix.Quadrix
- Open Quadrix once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Quadrix free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Quadrix is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Quadrix from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub chat.quadrix.Quadrix. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Quadrix safe?
Quadrix downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.