v1.5.3 15/02/2026

A modern IRC client for Android that stays connected.

Connect to your favourite IRC networks with a fast lightweight client.
Material 3 themes, Latest TLSv1.3 encryption, SASL authentication and other IRCv3.x features out of the box.

Android 8–16 No ads or tracking GPLv3
HexDroid IRC screenshot

Everything you need

Packed with features, yet simple to use

Multiple Networks

Connect to several IRC networks simultaneously with auto-connect and auto-join channels.

Secure by Default

TLS encryption and SASL authentication (PLAIN, SCRAM-SHA-256, EXTERNAL with client certs).

IRCv3 Support

Modern IRC features: message-tags, server-time, history playback, and more.

DCC Transfers

Send and receive files directly with DCC chat and file transfer support.

Encoding Support

Auto-detect or manually set character encoding for non UTF-8 networks (windows-1251, KOI8-R, etc.).

Smart Notifications

Get notified on highlights and private messages with customisable sound and vibration.

Getting Started

Connect to your first network, join channels, and learn the basics.

Read the guide

Commands

All supported slash commands and keyboard shortcuts.

View commands

Troubleshooting

Common issues with connections, TLS, notifications, and more.

Get help

Need help?

Check out the troubleshooting guide or reach out to us directly. We're happy to help with any issues.

IRC Support Channel

Connect to irc.afternet.org and join:

#HexDroid