Multi-network support with independent per-network settings
Strong security features: TLS, SASL, and certificate pinning
On-device logging and responsive notifications
Lacks explicitly advertised VPN or XMPP/Jabber support based on available keywords
Fewer cross-network features compared to some competitors with broader protocol support
Some advanced IRCv3 features depend on server capabilities and network support
About HexDroid IRC
HexDroid IRC is a communication app developed by boxlabs.
Download Statistics
HexDroid IRC has been downloaded 4 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 1.1 thousand times.
User Ratings
HexDroid IRC is rated 4.89 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 34 ratings.
App Information
HexDroid IRC is FREE to download. The APK download size is 5.93 MB. The latest version available is 1.6.7. The last update was on June 13, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play January 2026.
Description
HexDroid is a clean, fast IRC client built for modern Android. Connect to your favourite networks, chat with friends and communities, and stay on top of every mention - all from a Material Design interface built for mobile.
Connect anywhere • Connect to multiple IRC networks simultaneously, each with independent settings • Auto-connect and auto-join on startup • Bouncer support: ZNC and soju (including BOUNCER BIND for soju multi-network) • Always Connected mode keeps your session alive in the background using a foreground service
Security and authentication • TLS/SSL on every connection by default • SASL authentication - PLAIN (TLS-only), EXTERNAL (client certificates), and SCRAM-SHA-256 • Trust-On-First-Use certificate pinning for self-signed certificates • Passwords stored encrypted using Android Keystore AES-GCM
Modern IRC (IRCv3) • Message replies with inline quote previews — swipe any message to reply • Typing indicators in channels and private messages • Chat history replay on supporting servers • Message reactions, read markers, account tags, and more • Works with Libera.Chat, Ergo, soju, ZNC, and other modern networks and bouncers
Notifications • Instant alerts when your nick is mentioned • Reply directly from the notification drawer without opening the app • DCC file request notifications
DCC file transfers • Send and receive files with full DCC support • Passive/reverse DCC and Secure DCC (SSEND/SCHAT) for TLS-encrypted transfers • Dedicated Transfers screen with progress tracking • DCC Chat support • Off by default - enable in settings when you need it
Full chat experience • /Command and Nick @mention autocomplete • Colour-coded nicks with 45 distinct hues, consistent across messages and the sidebar • Inline image and video link previews • ASCII art rendering with auto-sized MOTD display • mIRC and ANSI colour codes • Character formatting toolbar (bold, italic, colour) • In-buffer search with /find and /gfind • Jump-to-unread marker • Channel op tools and IRCop tools (when you have +o) • Ignore list with nick and hostmask support
Settings and customisation • Per-network character encoding: auto-detect, UTF-8, windows-1251, and others • Custom nick colour with colour picker • Post-connect commands per network • Network settings backup and restore to JSON • Drag-and-drop network ordering
Logging • Optional chat logging stored only on your device • Choose between internal storage or any folder via the system file picker
Privacy • No ads • No analytics SDKs • No tracking of any kind • Your messages and credentials are sent only to the IRC servers you choose to connect to
Permissions explained • Internet / Network state - connect to IRC servers • Notifications - alert you to highlights and mentions • Foreground service - optional, only used when Always Connected is enabled • Wake lock - optional, prevents sleep to keep your connection active with Always Connected
Notes • IRCv3 features depend on server support and vary by network • Background connectivity may vary depending on device and battery optimisation settings
Recent changes: Commands: Add /clear, /alias [list | add | remove ] and /slap Logs: "0" now keeps logs indefinitely Optimise image/gif's for Image Previews Nick regaining: Client attempts to regain primary nick after a reconnect Bugs: Font styles & topic display settings weren't being saved after restart. Fix strict RFC2812 trailing param for MODE and others (InspIRCd). No longer show yourself as typing. Hungarian translation added.
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Dcc just downloads 0 byte files. Edit: Dev is responsive to bugs, this one's fixed. 2>5 stars.
★★★★☆Nick Kruse· May 14, 2026
Good but needs blow fish encryption support.
★★★★★Himanshu Pal· May 7, 2026
Hands down the best open source android IRC client rn.
★★★★★John S· Apr 23, 2026
Wow it works! Thanks for making it. If you know how to do this then you are smarter than the average bear. Discord is for children living in Moms basement.
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