# Desktop App (open-source security and privacy 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 1,109 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license.

The Windscribe VPN desktop application hides your physical location, blocks ads and trackers, and keeps you safe online. Features available in the application are:

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/Windscribe/Desktop-App |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 1,109 |
| License | GPL-2.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | C++ |
| Website | https://windscribe.com |
| Official | no |
| Category | Password managers, encryption & privacy |
| Latest release | v2.24.13 (Sep 8, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 7, 2026 |

## Install

Download a build for your system from the project's releases (https://github.com/Windscribe/Desktop-App/releases) or website, or build it from source by following the README.

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