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AstraChat - Direct XMPP Client on Windows Pc

Developed By: Rockliffe

License: Free

Rating: 3,5/5 - 529 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.8.40
Size 7.4 MB
Release Date January 31, 19
Category Communication Apps

App Permissions:
Allows access to the vibrator. [see more (16)]

What's New:
- Support GBoard Keyboard- Submit Support Report- Bug Fixes [see more]

Description from Developer:
AstraChat is a lightweight standalone Jabber (XMPP) client application that connects directly to your XMPP server without any proxies in-between.

AstraChat includes all of the fea... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download AstraChat - Direct XMPP Client and install on Windows PC. AstraChat - Direct XMPP Client is free Communication app, developed by Rockliffe. Latest version of AstraChat - Direct XMPP Client is 1.8.40, was released on 2019-01-31 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50,000. Overall rating of AstraChat - Direct XMPP Client is 3,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 529 users, 137 users had rated it 5*, 232 users had rated it 1*.

How to install AstraChat - Direct XMPP Client on Windows?

Instruction on how to install AstraChat - Direct XMPP Client on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install AstraChat - Direct XMPP Client on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install AstraChat - Direct XMPP Client using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "AstraChat - Direct XMPP Client" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install AstraChat - Direct XMPP Client on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "AstraChat - Direct XMPP Client" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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AstraChat is a lightweight standalone Jabber (XMPP) client application that connects directly to your XMPP server without any proxies in-between.

AstraChat includes all of the features of modern Messengers including VoIP Calling, Voice Messaging, Picture and file Sharing, Group Chat, Presence and Last Seen.

AstraChat is always connected to your XMPP server in the background and provides you with immediate push notifications of new messages.

AstraChat is very efficient with the network connection and data consumption so you can be confident that it will use very little of your battery or data allowance.

• Reliable direct connection to the XMPP server
• VoIP calling between clients using Jingle
• Voice messaging between clients
• Fast picture sharing between clients
• Group chats
• No proxy server that might compromise your password or message content
• No account to sign up - just download and connect to your own server
• Secure connection with SSL and TLS
• Compatible with all XMPP servers
• Works on all mobile and WiFi networks
• Immediate push notification of new messages
• Emoticons
• Avatars
• Is typing support
• Message delivery receipts
• Last seen presence (XEP-0012 if supported by XMPP server)
• Unlimited chat history
• Easy to use
• Simple and modern interface
• Efficient network use
• Optimized for mobile devices
• Low battery consumption
• Low network consumption

AstraChat is suitable for large or small enterprises. With AstraChat, you will be ALWAYS ON!
For more information visit https://www.astrachat.com or email support@astrachat.com.

Supported XMPP Protocols:

• RFC-3920: Core
• RFC-3921: Instant Messaging and Presence
• XEP-0012 Last Activity
• XEP-0016 Privacy Lists
• XEP-0054 vCard-temp
• XEP-0085 Chat State Notifications
• XEP-0153 vCard-Based Avatars
• XEP-0172 User Nickname
• XEP-0184 Message Delivery Receipts
• XEP-0191 Blocking Command
• XEP-0198 Stream Management
• XEP-0199 XMPP Ping
• XEP-0176: Jingle ICE-UDP
• XEP-0045: Multi User Chat

AstraChat is a product of Rockliffe Systems - developers of rock solid communication software since 1995.
- Support GBoard Keyboard
- Submit Support Report
- Bug Fixes
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Permission an application must hold in order to use ACTION_REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows an application to record audio.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows read access to the device's phone number(s].