Element for Windows

Element · Open source

Element is an open-source messaging and collaboration client operating on the decentralized Matrix protocol. It enables users to send encrypted messages, conduct voice and video calls, and share files across personal and organizational networks without relying on a central service provider.

Download for Windows

packages.element.io · Official website

✓ Official source (winget)
✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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Version: 1.12.33
Release date: Oct. 27, 2026
License: AGPL-3.0-only or GPL-3.0-only
Installer type: exe

Install from the command line

How do I use this?

Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.

winget install --id Element.Element -e

SHA256 (file verification)

9ce1ba82ef244cd3b26333d0673769641676fa3c5477ea8c388ed11f42ed7c20

How to install

Download the installer from the official link or run 'winget install --id Element.Element -e' in PowerShell.
Run the installer executable and follow the setup wizard.
Open Element from your Start menu or desktop shortcut.

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