Pidgin 3.0 Alpha 3 (version 2.97.0) has been released as a timed alpha snapshot for developers and tinkerers. The release introduces new presence/status icons and is distributed via a new Fastly CDN and Flathub Beta. The team warns it is not yet ready for end users due to bugs and incomplete features.
Background
Pidgin is a long-standing open-source multi-protocol instant messaging client for Linux and other platforms. The project has been undergoing a major rewrite toward version 3.0 for an extended development cycle.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Oct 2, 2026 at 12:47 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10