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Publisher’s description
What is Android Studio Canary?
Android Studio Canary by Google LLC is proprietary Windows software in the ides & code editors category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2026.2.3.1, released on October 22, 2026. The version history goes back to September 7, 2022: 270 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 51 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 51 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Android Studio Canary is an ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Android Studio Canary safe to download?
- The file is served by edgedl.me.gvt1.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0EA4097992715168C90880CB9A2939979B7DC1791B01D8B8E9E9A6F87EB3EF9F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 270 versions ›270 versions over 5 years · about 51 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.2.3.1Latest | October 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.2.2.5 | October 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.2.2.4 | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.2.2.3 | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.2.2.2 | September 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.2.2.1 | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.2.1.5 | September 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.2.1.4 | September 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Google.AndroidStudio.Canary -eandroid-studio-rabbit3-canary1-windows.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Google LLC
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Android Software Development Kit License Agreement
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2026.2.3.1
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 5, 2021
- Versions listed
- 270
- Updates / year
- 51
- Website
- developer.android.com
- winget ID
- Google.AndroidStudio.Canary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Android Studio Canary free?
Android Studio Canary is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Android Software Development Kit License Agreement). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Android Studio Canary safe to download?
The download comes from edgedl.me.gvt1.com; 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 Android Studio Canary 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 Android Studio Canary be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Android Studio Canary run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Android Studio Canary?
The versions page lists all 270 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 7, 2022.
What are alternatives to Android Studio Canary?
RStudio, OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS) and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
