A freeware corpus analysis toolkit for concordancing and text analysis
Publisher’s description
What is AntConc?
AntConc by AntLab Solutions is free Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 173.4 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.4.2, released on July 21, 2026. The version history goes back to February 27, 2025: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.9 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: AntConc is a free Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is AntConc safe to download?
- The file is served by laurenceanthony.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
93D9DA0DCD77ADECE8BE1D594EEA8D600172222948370977EFF4C75B2F4E835A· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 1 year · about 2.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4.2Latest | July 21, 2026 | 173.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.4.1 | June 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.4.0 | April 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.3.1 | February 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AntLab.AntConc -eAntConc-4.4.2-windows-x64-installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask antconcInformation
- Publisher
- AntLab Solutions
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 4.4.2
- Released
- July 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 27, 2025
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 2.9
- Website
- laurenceanthony.net
- winget ID
- AntLab.AntConc
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Frequently asked questions
Is AntConc free?
Yes. AntConc is free to use.
Is AntConc safe to download?
The download comes from laurenceanthony.net, 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 AntConc 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 AntConc be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does AntConc 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 AntConc?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 27, 2025.
Can I use AntConc without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.