Pidgin

Free Download Pidgin for Windows PC. This Multi-protocol messaging software is aimed to provide users with an IM application that can connect to multiple IM networks. The software choices crafted to meet this requirement don’t make quite an impressive list, but there are a few that can’t go without mentioning.

Pidgin Overview

Next to Trillian, Paltalk or Miranda IM, Pidgin (formerly named Gaim) is a reliable IM software that offers users the possibility to chat on multiple protocols at the same time. It comes with support for a wide variety of instant messaging protocols, amongst which are the following: AIM, ICQ, Google Talk, Jabber/XMPP, MSN Messenger, Yahoo!, Bonjour, Gadu-Gadu, IRC, Novell GroupWise Messenger, QQ, Lotus Sametime, SILC, SIMPLE, MXit, MySpaceIM, and Zephyr.

In order to start using Pidgin, the first step is to create one or multiple accounts using the supported protocols. The interface is quite simple and basic and the possibilities to personalize it aren’t that many. Although it features support for themes, these aren’t included by default, but instead, you need to manually install them.

Pidgin includes the standard tools specific to any instant messaging client, such as contact list, file transfer, chat logging and tabbed conversation windows. Contacts, known as ‘buddies’, can be easily added and categorized into groups. A standard Pidgin chat window allows users to customize the fonts for each conversation individually and to insert links. You can also make use of the smiley collection that includes a rather poor selection of emoticons. This too, can be enriched by the user.

Features of Pidgin

• Compatibility with various instant messaging apps
• Enrich customization options with downloadable content
• Cleverly organize contacts in your list

System Requirements

• Supported OS: Windows 7/8/10/11
• Processor: Pentium IV or above
• RAM: 1 GB RAM
• Free Hard Disk Space: 50 MB or more