XChat-WDK for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

XChat is a robust IRC client designed for joining multiple chat rooms. It facilitates public discussions and private conversations with ease.

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Pros
- Supports simultaneous IRC channel access.
- Enables both public and private messaging.
- Windows binaries compatible from XP onward.
- Built using the Windows Driver Kit.
Cons
- No mention of advanced features like scripting.
- Limited information on modern UI elements.
- Specifics on security protocols are absent.
- Details on cross-platform availability are not provided.

XChat-WDK for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: October 7, 2013

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 15.08

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows XP
Windows Server
Windows 10
Windows 2003

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 8,387

Downloads Last Week: 0

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Developer’s Description

Join multiple IRC channels simultaneously.

XChat is an IRC chat program. It allows you to join multiple IRC channels (chat rooms) at the same time, talk publicly, and private one-on-one conversations. XChat-WDK is a patchset for XChat SVN which allows for building on Windows using the Windows Driver Kit. This results in binaries usable across all versions of Windows starting from XP.