Adium provides instant messaging, with downloads and release information on its site.
About Adium
Adium is a free instant messaging application for macOS. It is a third-party client that connects to messaging services run by others, including XMPP (Jabber), IRC and more. It does not host any messaging services itself.
The site provides downloads for the current release and older versions, along with changes and source links. You can use Adium to chat in tabbed windows, combine contacts from different accounts, integrate with the macOS Contacts App, send files, and use OTR encryption. It also supports notifications through Growl and macOS Notification Center, themes, and Xtras for customization.
It suits Mac users who use XMPP or IRC and want a single app to manage those accounts. Help resources on the site include documentation, troubleshooting guides, and IRC chat, and development is handled through GitHub with volunteer contributions.
Key features
- Connects to XMPP (Jabber), IRC and more
- Tabbed chat windows with themeable message view
- Merges contacts and integrates with macOS Contacts App
- Supports OTR encryption and file transfer
- Offers notifications via Growl and Notification Center
- Available in 27 different languages
- Free application for macOS
- Connects to multiple messaging services in one client
- Customizable with themes and Xtras
- Documentation and IRC help available
- Only available for macOS
- Does not host messaging services itself
Adium at a glance
- Website
- adium.im
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Mac Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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