X-Chat for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

XChat is a versatile IRC client for Windows and UNIX systems, enabling seamless chat with your friends over the Internet Relay Chat network.

Pros
- Supports Windows and UNIX operating systems
- Compatible with most BSD and POSIX systems
- Facilitates IRC chat functionality
- Simple and direct user experience
Cons
- Primarily focused on IRC
- Lacks support for modern chat protocols
- Interface may appear dated to some users

X-Chat for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: June 17, 2009

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 2.8.7e

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 95
Windows ME
Windows 10
Windows NT
Windows 98

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 8,503

Downloads Last Week: 18

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Developer’s Description

By Peter Zelezny

Chat with your friends using an IRC program.

XChat is a useful IRC (chat) application for Windows and UNIX (Linux/BSD) operating systems. I.R.C. is Internet Relay Chat. XChat runs on most BSD and POSIX compliant operating systems.