Amarok is a free, cross-platform, versatile, powerful and feature-rich music player and collection manager.
Features:
- Dynamic playlists matching different criteria
- Collection managing with rating support
- Support for basic iPod, MTP and UMS music player devices
- Integrated Internet services: last.fm, Magnatune, Ampache and more.
- Scripting support
- Cover manager
- Replay gain support
Publisher’s description
What is Amarok?
Amarok is an open-source video player program for Windows from KDE. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 77.4 MB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Amarok is an open-source video player tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Dynamic playlists matching different criteria
- Collection managing with rating support
- Support for basic iPod, MTP and UMS music player devices
- Integrated Internet services: last.fm, Magnatune, Ampache and more.
- Scripting support
- Cover manager
- Replay gain support
AppStream · Flathub
Is Amarok safe to download?
- The file is served by download.kde.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
670F80B43FF7F482153FCC0747DC5330909B274F733817431EB562C2B8B038AC· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8.0Latest | July 1, 2021 | 77.4 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KDE.Amarok -eamarok-x86-setup-2.8.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.kde.amarokInformation
- Publisher
- KDE
- Category
- Video players
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.8.0
- Released
- July 1, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- July 1, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- amarok.kde.org
- winget ID
- KDE.Amarok
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amarok free?
Yes. Amarok is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is Amarok safe to download?
The download comes from download.kde.org, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Amarok with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Amarok be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Amarok run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Amarok?
VLC media player, MPC-HC, QuickTime, Audacious and MPC-BE. The alternatives page compares them.
