Code::Blocks is a free C/C++ and Fortran IDE built to meet the most demanding needs of its users. It is designed to be very extensible and fully configurable.
Publisher’s description
What is Code::Blocks with MinGW?
Code::Blocks with MinGW by The Code::Blocks Team is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) and Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 423.5 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 25.03, released on April 5, 2025. The version history goes back to December 29, 2020: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 0.5 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- Large download (423.5 MB)
In short: Code::Blocks with MinGW is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Code::Blocks with MinGW safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net; 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:
8712227526EB3BB26C90DD5C78301B3FA32BF5869A43294BBF4E9C5512C52792· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 4 years · about 0.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.03Latest | April 5, 2025 | 441.1 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 20.03 | December 29, 2020 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CodeBlocks.CodeBlocks.MinGW -escoop install extras/codeblocks-mingwdownload /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- The Code::Blocks Team
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), Portable
- Version
- 25.03
- Released
- April 5, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- May 6, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 0.5
- Website
- codeblocks.org
- winget ID
- CodeBlocks.CodeBlocks.MinGW
- Scoop package
- extras/codeblocks-mingw
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Frequently asked questions
Is Code::Blocks with MinGW free?
Yes. Code::Blocks with MinGW is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Code::Blocks with MinGW safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net; 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 Code::Blocks with MinGW 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 Code::Blocks with MinGW be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Code::Blocks with MinGW run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Code::Blocks with MinGW?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 29, 2020.
What are alternatives to Code::Blocks with MinGW?
RStudio, OpenCode, Node.js (LTS), Apache NetBeans and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
