About Rakuten Viber on PC
Rakuten Viber is a free messaging and calling app. You do not need an emulator to use it on a computer. Viber makes its own desktop app for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Viber for Desktop is a companion to the phone app. You need an active Viber account on your phone first, then you link the computer by scanning a QR code. Viber has no web version.
What you can do on the desktop
- Chat and make calls from your computer
- Keep chats synced with your phone account
- Run on Windows (64-bit, 32-bit and Windows 11 on ARM builds), Mac and Linux
Still phone-only
- Creating a Viber account: you register with your phone number on the mobile app
- Activating the desktop app: you scan its QR code with Viber on your phone
How to Install Rakuten Viber on PC
Download and install Rakuten Viber on your Windows PC or Mac using the official options below, no emulator needed.
Method 1: Official app for Windows
- Go to viber.com/en/download and download Viber for Windows.
- Run the installer.
- On your phone, open Viber, tap More, then the QR icon, and scan the code on your computer.
- Approve the prompts and let your chats sync.
Method 2: Official app for Mac
- Go to viber.com/en/download and download Viber for macOS.
- Install and open Viber.
- Scan the QR code with Viber on your phone and let your chats sync.
What about Android emulators?
An emulator only makes sense if you have no phone with Viber, since the desktop app cannot register a new account. For everyone else the official desktop app is simpler and better.
System Requirements
- Windows: Viber offers a 64-bit build for Windows 10 and 11 (including ARM), plus a 32-bit build. No minimum version is stated.
- Mac: macOS 10.15 or later for the current build. Older builds are listed for macOS 10.11 to 10.14.
- Linux: Ubuntu (.deb), Fedora (.rpm) and AppImage packages
- Web: Not available
- Phone: An active Viber account on your phone
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Viber for Desktop free?
Yes, the desktop app is free to download and use.
Does Viber work on Windows 7?
Viber's download page lists a build for 'Windows 8 and lower', which uses the 32-bit installer. Viber does not state an official minimum version.
Can I use Viber on PC without a phone?
No. Viber for Desktop needs an account that is already active on a phone.
Is there a Viber web version?
No. Viber's download page offers only desktop apps for Windows, Mac and Linux.
