GitHub stats
- GitHub stars
- 3,297
- Forks
- 833
- Open issues
- 200
- Commits, last 12 months
- 482
- Last commit
- Oct 5, 2026
- Latest release
- v14.0.0Jun 26, 2026
- Created
- Jul 21, 2012
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About Converse.js
XMPP chat client in your browser. Converse.js is open source under the MPL-2.0 license and written mainly in JavaScript, so you can read the code, run it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data.
The project has 3,297 stars and 833 forks on GitHub, with 482 commits over the last year. It installs natively rather than through an official Docker image, so plan for a short manual setup.
Topics
- xmpp
- xmpp-client
- jabber
- chat
- omemo
- lit
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What is Converse.js?
Converse.js is a free, open-source app you can host on your own server, listed in our IRC & XMPP category. XMPP chat client in your browser. The source code lives at github.com/conversejs/converse.js, where it has 3,297 stars.
Is Converse.js free and open source?
Yes. Converse.js is open-source software released under the MPL-2.0 license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.
Can I run Converse.js with Docker?
Converse.js does not list an official Docker image. It installs natively (Javascript), so follow the install steps in its README or look for a community-maintained container.
What are the best alternatives to Converse.js?
Popular open-source alternatives to Converse.js include ejabberd, The Lounge and Weechat.
Is Converse.js actively maintained?
The most recent commit to Converse.js was on Oct 5, 2026 with 482 commits in the past twelve months. The latest release is v14.0.0, published Jun 26, 2026. Check the open issues on GitHub to gauge how quickly maintainers respond.