CheetaChat for Windows

Name: CheetaChat
Rating: 3.6 (17 reviews)
Author: Cheeta

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Download.com staffFebruary 25, 2026

CheetaChat is a robust Windows chat client for Yahoo and iChat. It offers extensive customization, multimedia support, and integrated tools for enhanced communication.

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Pros
- Supports WAV files and customizable emoticons.
- Saves chat transcripts in RTF or TXT formats.
- Integrated web browser and full smiley support.
- Includes Microsoft Agent technology for voice interaction.
- Offers file transfer and secured room support.
Cons
- Interface resembles a word processor, may not suit all users.
- Backward writing and alternating caps are niche features.
- Customizable personalities might be overly complex for basic users.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: November 5, 2009

Latest update: February 25, 2026

Version: 7.5.159

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows NT
Windows 95
Windows 10
Windows 98

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 3,171,777

Downloads Last Week: 6

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User Reviews

3.6/5

17 User Votes

doesnt work
January 15, 2005
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I get a msg in html code when i try to log in. anyone else get that? anyway how to get around it so i can actually use the program? e mail me david_15_2003@yahoo.com
no support
September 24, 2004
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no voice,and now you have to pay if you want support.use to be a great program but has gone down hill the last couple of years.
vm_roJanuary 8, 2004
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it give me an error in HTML mode???
Cheeta Doesn't Chat
mickey46834December 27, 2003
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Part is yahoo and part is cheeta if yahoo would quit changin script so much it might be a bit better. And if cheeta would get on the stick a lot quicker when they do change it and make patches once and a while it would be really great. As of right now no cheeta programs will work and they are suppost to have cheeta 7 comming out in a month or so.
I really like it!
March 6, 2003
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It work's good for me and it's a nice place to chat because the people are really nice and it's easy to use.
BEWARE!!
georgieporgiedamanFebruary 27, 2003
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It now is a shareware program. It does not inform you in any way, BEFORE you take the time to download it. It tells you in the TOS and so on, but it does not say anything about being shareware before it is downloaded. The site says that it is a free program yet. So, take notice before you download it you will have to pay 10 dollars to continue using it after 30 days. Could have been more professional about letting people know that they actually decided to make it shareware.
February 24, 2003
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it sure is nice having a server so i can go on yahoo
This Program Definently ROCKS!!!
February 21, 2003
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i realy enjoy the uses of Cheeta Chat. Thanks to the creators.
February 17, 2003
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e x c e l l e n t
Good Program, shame about the support.
August 30, 2002
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This is, and always has been a very good and easy to use program. It's updated to keep up with the latest Yahoo! changes, but the product support gets worse and worse.

Developer’s Description

By Cheeta

Get this full-featured chat client for Yahoo Chat and iChat.

CheetaChat is a standalone chat client for Windows. It allows you to play WAV files, customize emoticons and macros, save transcripts of your chat sessions in RTF or TXT format, and use backward writing and alternating caps, all within an interface similar to a word processor. CheetaChat also has its own integrated Web browser and features full "smiley" support. Other features include Microsoft Agent technology (to make Yahoo Chat and iChat speak to you), customizable personalities, file-transfer capabilities, a text fader with a graphical color selector, a macro editor with built-in coloring tools and preview capabilities, integrated friends management, support for secured rooms, and a customizable interface.

CheetaChat for Windows

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User Reviews

doesnt work

no support

Cheeta Doesn't Chat

I really like it!

BEWARE!!

This Program Definently ROCKS!!!

Good Program, shame about the support.

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