Pidgin 3.0 Alpha 2 (version 2.96.0) has been released as a timed snapshot for developers and testers, featuring significant unfinished work and UI polish. The maintainers advise against packaging this version for general users due to numerous bugs and lack of stability. The next alpha, 2.97.0, is scheduled for September 30, 2026.
Background
Pidgin is a long-standing, open-source multi-protocol instant messaging client popular among Linux and Unix users for its ability to connect to various chat networks simultaneously.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Jul 2, 2026 at 12:04 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10