QQ is a macOS instant messaging app for chat, voice and video communication, screen sharing, and file transfer across Tencent's QQ network.
What is QQ?
QQ is a social and communication app for macOS that helps people chat with contacts, join group conversations, and stay connected across devices. It is part of Tencent's QQ platform and is commonly used for personal messaging, community groups, school communication, and everyday file sharing. The Mac app supports one-to-one and group messaging, voice and video calls, screen sharing, and search tools that help users find conversations and shared content more quickly. It also supports transferring files between devices, which can be useful when moving documents, images, and other items between a phone, tablet, and Mac. For people who already use QQ on other devices, the macOS app extends that communication workflow to the desktop in a more keyboard- and multitasking-friendly environment.
Key features
- Send one-to-one and group messages from your Mac.
- Make voice and video calls with QQ contacts.
- Share your screen during conversations and remote discussions.
- Transfer files between devices without using a cable.
- Search chats and content to find messages and shared items faster.
- Use dark mode that can follow the macOS system appearance.
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
QQ is a mainstream communication app from Tencent and its messaging, calling, file transfer, and screen-sharing behavior is consistent with that purpose. Because it handles personal communications and shared files, review the app's privacy settings and be cautious with unsolicited links, attachments, and screen-sharing sessions. Access to the camera, microphone, notifications, and files may be requested for normal features such as calls, media sharing, and saving downloads.
Recommendation: Keep QQ if you use the QQ network for messaging, group communication, or file transfer on your Mac. If you no longer use the service, you can remove it to reduce background notifications, stored chat data, and account exposure on this device.
Common paths
/Applications/QQ.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.tencent.qq
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/QQ
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.tencent.qq.plist
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