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WeChat for Mac

brew install --cask wechat v4.1.10.53,39917

Chinese messaging and social app with text, voice, video calls, and payments.

Why you might care

Essential for users in China or communicating with Chinese contacts, as WeChat dominates messaging, money transfers, and social interaction in mainland China. Integrates with everyday Chinese services that Western apps don't reach.

Categories

chat messaging

Alternatives

QQ DingTalk Telegram
2.1k
30-day installs · #172
6.1k
90-day · #176
19.1k
365-day · #188

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