Core Temp is a compact, no fuss, small footprint, yet powerful program to monitor processor temperature and other vital information.
Publisher’s description
What is Core Temp?
Core Temp by ALCPU is free Windows software in the monitoring & benchmarks category. It ranks 41st by popularity among monitoring & benchmarks in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 1.8 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.21.0, released on October 15, 2026. The version history goes back to January 17, 2023: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.6 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 87,426 times. Similar programs include Veyon, Datadog Agent and windows_exporter.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Small download (1.8 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Core Temp is a free monitoring & benchmark tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Core Temp safe to download?
- The file is served by alcpu.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
FBF053DB5567D55D20F8D54B8930E95914FFD44073A62ED71AC9048C89D4ECB6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 4 years · about 1.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.21.0Latest | October 15, 2026 | 1.8 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.20.1 | May 3, 2026 | 1.7 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.20.0 | April 5, 2026 | 1.7 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.19.5 | November 3, 2025 | 1.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.18.1.0 | October 2, 2023 | 1.3 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.18 | January 17, 2023 | 1.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ALCPU.CoreTemp -echoco install coretemp -yscoop install extras/coretempCore-Temp-setup-v1.21.0.207.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ALCPU
- Category
- Monitoring & benchmarks
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.21.0
- Released
- October 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 17, 2023
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 1.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 87,426
- Website
- alcpu.com
- winget ID
- ALCPU.CoreTemp
- Chocolatey package
- coretemp
- Scoop package
- extras/coretemp
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Core Temp free?
Yes. Core Temp is free to use.
Is Core Temp safe to download?
The download comes from alcpu.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 Core Temp 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 Core Temp be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Core Temp support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does Core Temp run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Core Temp?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 17, 2023.
What are alternatives to Core Temp?
Veyon, Datadog Agent, windows_exporter, Alloy and LibreHardwareMonitor. The alternatives page compares them.
