Apache JMeter is an Apache project that can be used as a load testing tool for analyzing and measuring the performance of a variety of services, with a focus on web applications.
JMeter can be used as a unit-test tool for JDBC database connections, FTP, LDAP, web services, JMS, HTTP, generic TCP connections and OS-native processes. One can also configure JMeter as a monitor, although this is typically used as a basic monitoring solution rather than advanced monitoring. It can be used for some functional testing as well. Additionally JMeter supports integration with Selenium, which allows it to run automation scripts alongside performance or load tests
JMeter supports variable parameterization, assertions (response validation), per-thread cookies, configuration variables and a variety of reports.
JMeter architecture is based on plugins. Most of its "out of the box" features are implemented with plugins
What is Apache JMeter?
Apache JMeter is an open-source languages & sdk program for Windows from DEVCOM (developed by Apache Software Foundation). The first release dates back to 1998. It is written in Java. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for Any CPU as MSI. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.6.3, released on January 11, 2024. 4 versions are listed since April 19, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 114,821 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 12 of our languages. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “Windows installer for Apache JMeter”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
- Mature project (since 1998)
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: Apache JMeter is an open-source languages & sdk tool for Any CPU PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Open and save JMX files: the user Documents folder (use Flatseal to allow acces to other folders)
- Plugins directory: ~/.var/app/org.apache.jmeter/data/jmeter/lib/ext/
- User configuration: ~/.var/app/org.apache.jmeter/config/jmeter/user.properties
- Application log: ~/.var/app/org.apache.jmeter/.local/state/jmeter/jmeter.log
Screenshots
Is Apache JMeter safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B943BDE2858BE688D34CC792BC0FB4E4472662CA1A6813E8D1069BBF07EBCB86· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6.3Latest | January 11, 2024 | — | Any CPU MSI |
| 5.6.1 | July 10, 2023 | — | Any CPU MSI |
| 5.6 | June 23, 2023 | — | Any CPU MSI |
| 5.5 | April 19, 2023 | — | Any CPU MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DEVCOM.JMeter -echoco install jmeter -ymsiexec /i JMeter-5.6.3-win32.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {AB08A744-488C-41C6-88F6-338E6C0D4464} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.apache.jmeterInformation
- Publisher
- DEVCOM
- Developer
- Apache Software Foundation
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- Apache License 2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/DevelopersCommunity/cmake-jmeter
- Written in
- Java
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 5.6.3
- Released
- January 11, 2024
- First release
- 1998
- Added to the catalogue
- April 19, 2023
- Versions listed
- 4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 114,821
- Website
- jmeter.apache.org
- winget ID
- DEVCOM.JMeter
- Chocolatey package
- jmeter
- MSI product code
- {AB08A744-488C-41C6-88F6-338E6C0D4464}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Apache JMeter free?
Yes. Apache JMeter is open-source software under the Apache License 2.0 licence.
Is Apache JMeter safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, 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 Apache JMeter 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 Apache JMeter be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Apache JMeter run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Where can I download an older version of Apache JMeter?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 19, 2023.
What are alternatives to Apache JMeter?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
