Windows 11 and Windows 10

How to Get a Desktop Pet on Windows 11

A Windows desktop pet runs in a transparent window above ordinary applications. You can install a generic pet collection, use an open-source project, or choose a pet made from your own photo.

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WINDOWS SETUP

Getting a desktop pet on Windows 11 only takes a few steps.

Download the Windows installer from the official publisher, verify the file and any SmartScreen message, install the app, then use its tray or in-app controls to show, hide, move, and quit the pet. DeskBub supports Windows 10 and 11 and includes Kaka free.

Pick the right Windows desktop pet

Microsoft Store results often focus on free collections of animated animals. Open-source projects focus on libraries and extensibility. Some AI pets focus on conversation or productivity. DeskBub focuses on a free real-dog sample and custom pets based on real photos.

Choose based on the result you want, not only the number of characters. A person who wants any cute duck and a person who wants their own dog are making different decisions.

Download and install on Windows 11

Use the official publisher, Microsoft Store, Steam, or a verified GitHub release. DeskBub links its current Windows installer from its official download page and lists Windows 10 or 11 as the requirement.

Windows SmartScreen may show a warning for unfamiliar downloads. A warning is not by itself proof that a file is malicious, but it is a reason to stop and verify the filename, publisher, page, and download source before continuing.

Step 1

Open the official page

Begin with the publisher rather than a search-result download mirror.

Step 2

Check the requirement

Confirm Windows 10 or 11 and enough permission to install an app.

Step 3

Verify the installer

Read the filename and source before responding to SmartScreen.

Step 4

Learn the controls

Find Show/Hide, size, movement, and Quit before enabling startup.

Check performance and screen behavior

A desktop pet should remain lightweight enough for the computer where you plan to use it. Watch CPU and memory use during normal work, especially on older laptops or when several displays are connected.

Test whether the pet blocks clicks, disappears behind windows, or becomes distracting. The useful controls are often simple: movement, size, opacity, reminders, Show/Hide, and a clear exit command.

Understand the free and custom paths

DeskBub includes Kaka free. You can install the Windows app and use him without creating an account or entering payment details.

Creating a desktop pet from your own photo is optional and paid. Custom pets start at $1 as a one-time purchase and use a pairing code to replace Kaka in the desktop app.

Two clear paths

Try a free desktop pet—or make one from your pet photo.

Kaka is free with no account or payment. Custom pets start at $1 as a one-time purchase.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a desktop pet on Windows 11?

Yes. DeskBub supports Windows 10 and Windows 11, and other desktop pet options are also available through official stores and publishers.

Is a SmartScreen warning proof that a desktop pet is unsafe?

No. SmartScreen can warn about unfamiliar files, but you should still stop and verify the publisher, source, filename, and expected product before continuing.

Is the DeskBub Windows desktop pet free?

Kaka is free with no account or payment. A custom pet made from your own photo is a separate paid option.

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