Blockbench is a free, modern model editor for boxy models and pixel art textures.
Models can be exported for Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition as well as most game engines and other 3D applications.
Blockbench features a modern and intuitive UI, plugin support and innovative features.
It is the industry standard for creating custom 3D models for the Minecraft Marketplace.
Publisher’s description
What is Blockbench?
Blockbench by JannisX11 is open-source Windows software in the 3d & cad category. It ranks 44th by popularity among 3d & cad in this catalogue. It is written in JavaScript. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. 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 5.2.2, released on October 8, 2026. The version history goes back to May 8, 2021: 63 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 12 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (JannisX11/blockbench) has 6,082 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .bbmodel. Similar programs include PrusaSlicer, MeshLab and Ultimaker Cura.
Project description on GitHub: “Blockbench - A low poly 3D model editor”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 12 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Blockbench is an open-source 3d & cad tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Blockbench 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:
DE14D72E27A6598AD5595CA5E66C15EA0E360DE5218207F934572265245A2BC1· 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 63 versions ›63 versions over 5 years · about 12 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2.2Latest | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.2.1 | September 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.2.0 | September 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.1.6 | July 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.1.5 | July 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.1.4 | April 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.1.3 | April 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.1.2 | April 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JannisX11.Blockbench -eBlockbench_5.2.2.exe /Smsiexec /x {F73268A5-4451-5BB0-B2B7-A92A16EE01D9} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask blockbenchflatpak install flathub net.blockbench.BlockbenchInformation
- Publisher
- JannisX11
- Category
- 3D & CAD
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/JannisX11/blockbench
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 5.2.2
- Released
- October 8, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 8, 2021
- Versions listed
- 63
- Updates / year
- 11.6
- GitHub stars
- 6,082
- GitHub forks
- 525
- Website
- blockbench.net
- winget ID
- JannisX11.Blockbench
- MSI product code
- {F73268A5-4451-5BB0-B2B7-A92A16EE01D9}
File types it opens (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blockbench free?
Yes. Blockbench is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Blockbench 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 Blockbench 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 Blockbench be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Blockbench 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 Blockbench?
The versions page lists all 63 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 8, 2021.
Can I use Blockbench without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Blockbench?
PrusaSlicer, MeshLab, Ultimaker Cura, Bambu Studio and OpenToonz. The alternatives page compares them.
