Overview
What is Pidgin (formerly Gaim)?
Universal instant messenger client for AIM, ICQ, MSN, IRC, Yahoo, and Jabber
In depth
A closer look at Pidgin (formerly Gaim)
Pidgin is a multi-protocol instant messaging client compatible with AIM (Oscar and TOC protocols), Yahoo, ICQ, MSN Messenger, Gadu-Gadu, IRC, Jabber and Zephyr networks
Verdict
Should you download Pidgin (formerly Gaim)?
Pidgin (formerly Gaim) runs on
Windows 9X/ME/2K/XP/2003/Windows 10/11
and is available under the
Freeware
license
— the installer is 11.6 MB.
We’ve catalogued it under
Faxing and Communication.
✓
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At a glance
Pidgin (formerly Gaim) specifications
- Last updated
- Nov 11, 2025
- License
- Freeware
- Operating system
- Windows 9X/ME/2K/XP/2003/Windows 10/11
- File size
- 11.6 MB
- Price
- Free
- Page views
- 904
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