Viber 28.7.0.0 for Windows

Viber 28.7.0.0 is the Windows desktop version of the Viber messenger from Viber Media, part of Rakuten Group. It brings your chats, voice calls and video calls to the PC and works together with Viber on your phone; you can download Viber for Windows from viber.com or the Microsoft Store.

Quick facts

What the desktop app does

Viber began in 2010 as an app for free calls over the internet and grew into a full instant messaging client. Your account lives on the phone, and the desktop app is linked to it, so the same conversations appear on both devices. On a PC you get a full keyboard for long messages, easier sharing of documents from your folders and a larger window for video calls. The app is classed as a softphone as well as a messenger, which reflects its roots: calls are as central as chats. For people whose friends and family use Viber, the desktop version is simply a more comfortable way to stay in touch during the working day without reaching for the phone every few minutes.

Step-by-step setup

1. Check that your PC runs Windows 10 64-bit version 1607 or newer, or Windows 11.
2. Download the installer from the official Viber download page or get it from the Microsoft Store.
3. Open Viber on your phone first, then start the desktop app.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to link the desktop app to your phone.
5. Wait until your chats appear before you start writing.

Supported systems are listed in Viber's help article; Viber notes that updates and support for Linux are limited.

Tips

• Use a headset for calls to avoid echo.
• Unlink old computers from the phone's settings when you replace them.
• Lock your Windows account when you step away from a shared PC.
• Keep the phone and PC apps on current versions.

If calls sound bad

Poor call quality on a PC usually comes from the network or the audio device, not the app. Close downloads and streaming in the background, move closer to the router or use a cable, and pick the right microphone and speakers in the app's audio settings. Restarting the app after plugging in a new headset helps it detect the device.

Security

Install Viber only from viber.com or the Microsoft Store. Fake installers are used to steal accounts, and messages asking for a code or money should be verified by calling the person. Do not open files from strangers.

Pros and cons

• Pro: chats and calls from the PC.
• Pro: small installer.
• Pro: free.
• Con: needs an account on a phone.
• Con: most useful if your contacts use Viber.

Alternatives

Our listings include WhatsApp Desktop, Telegram Desktop, Signal and Zoom Meeting, other programs for messages and calls on Windows.