Desktop App
Desktop App is a free, open-source security and privacy app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Public mirror of the Windscribe VPN desktop client for Windows, Mac and Linux. It has 1,144 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license.
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About Desktop App
The Windscribe VPN desktop application hides your physical location, blocks ads and trackers, and keeps you safe online. Features available in the application are:
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Is Desktop App free and open source?
Yes. Desktop App's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-2.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Desktop App?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v2.24.13) or the project website.
Is Desktop App still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 22, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.