Viber is developed by Rakuten Viber and lets users send messages, make voice and video calls, and share media over an internet connection instead of a phone plan. The Viber desktop app links to your phone number and mirrors your mobile conversations so you can chat from a computer. Core one-to-one chats and calls use end-to-end encryption.
Why People Use Viber Alongside Other Messaging Apps
Unlike apps that rely only on a separate account system, Viber ties every account to a phone number, which keeps contact discovery simple since anyone in your phone book who uses Viber shows up automatically. Its Communities feature also extends the app beyond one-to-one chat, letting creators broadcast to large public groups in a way closer to a channel than a typical group chat.
Viber Features
- End-to-End Encryption — one-to-one chats and calls are encrypted by default.
- Free Voice & Video Calls — call any Viber user over Wi-Fi or mobile data at no cost.
- Viber Desktop Sync — mirrors your phone's chats so you can message from a computer.
- Communities — large public group spaces for broadcasting to bigger audiences.
- Self-Destructing Messages — send messages that disappear after being read.
- Stickers & GIFs — a large built-in library for expressive messaging.
- Viber Out — paid credit for calling regular phone numbers, including landlines.
How to Install Viber on Desktop
- Open the official download page using the button on this page to get the genuine Rakuten Viber installer.
- Install Viber on your phone first and verify your number, since desktop Viber links to a mobile account.
- Download the desktop app for Windows or macOS from the same official page.
- Scan the QR code shown on desktop using the Viber app on your phone to link the devices.
- Start chatting once syncing finishes — your mobile conversations will appear on desktop.
Is Viber really free?
Free. Viber is free to download and use for messaging and calling other Viber users; only Viber Out credit for calling regular phone numbers is paid.
How to download Viber safely
Use the request button on this page and we will email you the current link for www.viber.com — the publisher's own website — so you receive the authentic build. We do not host, mirror, patch or repackage this software in any way.
Avoid third-party "download manager" sites offering Viber. They commonly wrap the genuine installer in their own bundler, which is how adware and browser hijackers get onto a machine that the user believed was clean.
Alternatives to Viber
Other free communication software worth comparing before you decide:
WhatsApp Desktop
The desktop companion app for WhatsApp messaging and calls.
Telegram Desktop
Cloud-based messaging app with large group and channel support.
All-in-one messaging, social and payments app popular in China.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a phone to use Viber on desktop?
Yes, the desktop app links to a mobile phone number and mirrors the mobile account's chats.
Is Viber end-to-end encrypted?
One-to-one chats and calls are end-to-end encrypted by default; group and community encryption depends on the chat type.
Is Viber free?
Yes, messaging and calling other Viber users is free; Viber Out (calling regular phone numbers) uses paid credit.
Can I use Viber without sharing my phone number?
No, Viber accounts are tied to a verified phone number.
What are Viber Communities?
Public group spaces designed for broadcasting messages to large numbers of members, similar to a channel.
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People also search for
The terms visitors use to find this page. Each one lands here because it describes the same program.
Searches from India
Viber is identical worldwide — these are search phrasings, not different downloads. Every one of them gets the same official build from www.viber.com.
