An open-source, feature-packed alternative bootstrapper for Roblox.
Publisher’s description
What is Bloxstrap?
Bloxstrap is an open-source video player program for Windows from pizzaboxer. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.11.4, released on August 5, 2026. 25 versions are listed since January 3, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 7 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (bloxstraplabs/bloxstrap) has 3,182 stars. Similar programs include VLC media player, Audacious and MPC-HC.
Project description on GitHub: “An alternative bootstrapper for Roblox with a bunch of extra features.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 7 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Bloxstrap is an open-source video player tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Bloxstrap 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:
9AD7758093A356FE5BD9D49911AAACF766DBB9289B6F3662A8ED3242230F46B2· 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 25 versions ›25 versions over 4 years · about 7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.11.4Latest | August 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.11.3 | April 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.10.0 | October 1, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.9.1 | July 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.9.0 | March 28, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.8.6 | December 31, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.8.5 | December 28, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.8.4 | December 27, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id pizzaboxer.Bloxstrap -eBloxstrap-v2.11.4.exe -quiet -nolaunchRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- pizzaboxer
- Category
- Video players
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/bloxstraplabs/bloxstrap
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 2.11.4
- Released
- August 5, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 4, 2023
- Versions listed
- 25
- Updates / year
- 7
- GitHub stars
- 3,182
- GitHub forks
- 1,099
- Website
- bloxstraplabs.com
- winget ID
- pizzaboxer.Bloxstrap
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bloxstrap free?
Yes. Bloxstrap is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Bloxstrap 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 Bloxstrap 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 Bloxstrap be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Bloxstrap 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 Bloxstrap?
The versions page lists all 25 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 3, 2023.
Can I use Bloxstrap without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Bloxstrap?
VLC media player, Audacious, MPC-HC, QuickTime and MPV (Official CI build, MSVC). The alternatives page compares them.
