Code::Blocks is a free, open-source, cross-platform IDE that supports multiple compilers including GCC, Clang and Visual C++. It is developed in C++ using wxWidgets as the GUI toolkit. Using a plugin architecture, its capabilities and features are defined by the provided plugins. Currently, Code::Blocks is oriented towards C, C++, and Fortran. It has a custom build system and optional Make support.
Code::Blocks is being developed for Windows and Linux and has been ported to FreeBSD, OpenBSD and Solaris. The latest binary provided for macOS version is 13.12 released on 2013/12/26 (compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 and later), but more recent versions can be compiled and MacPorts supplies version 17.12.
After releasing two release candidate versions, 1.0rc1 on July 25, 2005 and 1.0rc2 on October 25, 2005, instead of making a final release, the project developers started adding many new features, with the final release being repeatedly postponed. Instead, there were nightly builds of the latest SVN version made available on a daily basis.
What is Code::Blocks?
Code::Blocks by The Code::Blocks Team is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category. It ranks 39th by popularity among ides & code editors in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2005. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for cross-platform, Unix-like operating system and Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) and Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 52.3 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 25.03, released on April 5, 2025. The version history goes back to April 2, 2020: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 0.4 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 188,052 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 25 of our languages. Similar programs include RStudio, Node.js (LTS) and OpenCode.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Also runs on cross-platform, Unix-like operating system and Linux
- Mature project (since 2005)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Code::Blocks is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is Code::Blocks 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:
1B730F9C279F1BABFDEF92507078913DF18CFF9BBABC14DC69C2ABE6628A94ED· 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 5 years · about 0.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.03Latest | April 5, 2025 | 53.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit ZIP |
| 20.03 | April 2, 2020 | 57.0 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CodeBlocks.CodeBlocks -echoco install codeblocks -yscoop install extras/codeblocksdownload /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.codeblocks.codeblocksInformation
- Publisher
- The Code::Blocks Team
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- svn.code.sf.net
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), Portable
- Other platforms
- cross-platform, Unix-like operating system, Linux
- Version
- 25.03
- Released
- April 5, 2025
- First release
- 2005
- Added to the catalogue
- May 1, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 0.4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 188,052
- Website
- codeblocks.org
- winget ID
- CodeBlocks.CodeBlocks
- Chocolatey package
- codeblocks
- Scoop package
- extras/codeblocks
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Frequently asked questions
Is Code::Blocks free?
Yes. Code::Blocks is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Code::Blocks 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 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 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Code::Blocks 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?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 2, 2020.
Can I use Code::Blocks without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Code::Blocks?
RStudio, Node.js (LTS), OpenCode, VSCodium and Apache NetBeans. The alternatives page compares them.
