RetroChat 5.0 Pre-Alpha for Windows

Say hello to RetroChat 2010 for Desktop.

Free voice and video calls, instant messaging with classic text emoticons :), community servers, and the original 2010 sounds — built as a standalone desktop application.

Get RetroChat for Windows (Pre-Alpha)

Version 0.1.0 • RetroChat-PreAlpha-Setup.exe

macOS (.app) | Linux (.tar.gz) | iOS & Android | Portable ZIP | GitHub

RetroChat – Welcome to RetroChat (2010) [ _ ][ □ ][ X ]

Free RetroChat-to-RetroChat Calls

Call anyone on RetroChat with two-way WebRTC voice, video, screen sharing, green speaking ring, and original 2010 ringtones.

Instant Messaging & Servers

Send instant messages, @ping friends, see live typing bubbles, and create custom community servers in a pure 2010 UI.

Original 2010 Audio & ASCII Rules

Includes the iconic 2010 login chord, bubble IM pops, and call ringtones. Modern graphical emojis are strictly forbidden :)

What’s inside RetroChat Pre-Alpha v0.1?

Built from the ground up to preserve the exact 2010 desktop messenger feel while providing modern reliability.

Feature Category	Included in Pre-Alpha v0.1
Voice & Video Calling	✓Two-way WebRTC Audio, Webcam Video, Screen Sharing, Mic & Speaker Selector, Green Speaking Ring
Instant Messaging	✓Real-time Chat, Live Typing Bubble, `@username` Pings, Delete Messages, Mood Bubble Banner
Friends & Servers	✓32×32 Square Contact Avatars, Friend Requests Tab, Custom Community Servers, Notifications Tab
Security & Accounts	✓Email Verification Codes, 2FA Support, Username Profanity Filter, Guest Mode, Hardware Ban Hammer
2010 Sound Engine	✓Original 2010 Sign-In, Sign-Out, Incoming Ring, Outgoing Ringback, Call Connect/End, and IM Pop
Open Source Code	✓Full source code hosted on GitHub: https://github.com/woistat/RetroChat

Strict 2010 Emoticon Rule

To keep RetroChat 100% authentic to the year 2010, modern graphical Unicode emojis are strictly forbidden across the application and chat!

All messages automatically strip or convert modern graphical emojis into classic 2010 text emoticons:

:) Happy :D Big Grin ;) Wink :( Sad :P Tongue :O Surprised 8) Cool <3 Heart

Screenshots of RetroChat 2010 for Windows

Click either screenshot below to inspect the full-resolution Windows 7 Aero interface.

RetroChat – Sign-In Window (2010) [ Click to Zoom ]

1. Sign-In Screen: Sky-blue illustrated background with white speech-bubble splashes, rainbow, house with bird, and center white sign-in column.

RetroChat – Messenger & Home Feed (2010) [ Click to Zoom ]

2. Messenger Window: Left contacts dock with 32×32 square PFPs, green status orbs, speech-bubble mood box, and "News and alerts" feed.

Download RetroChat for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS & Android

Get the standalone Pre-Alpha desktop client for Windows, macOS, or Linux, launch on iOS & Android, or browse the source on GitHub.

1. Windows & macOS Desktop

Standalone desktop packages for Windows (XP–11) and macOS (`RetroChat.app` bundle + 1-click `/Applications` installer).

Windows: RetroChat-PreAlpha-Setup.exe
macOS: RetroChat-PreAlpha-macOS.zip (RetroChat.app)
Version: 0.1.0 Pre-Alpha (2010 Edition)

Windows .EXE macOS (.app)

2. Linux, iOS & Android

Native Linux desktop launcher & XDG menu installer (`.tar.gz`), plus mobile-optimized iOS/Android web app and Portable ZIP.

Linux: RetroChat-PreAlpha-Linux.tar.gz
Mobile: Launch iOS / Android App
Portable: RetroChat-PreAlpha-Portable.zip

Linux .TAR.GZ iOS / Android

3. Official GitHub Repository

Explore the full source code, track issues, view commits, or build RetroChat from source on GitHub.

Repository: woistat/RetroChat
Developer: Andi (rebooter / woistat)
URL: github.com/woistat/RetroChat

Visit GitHub Repository