When you need to recover a file or a version of a file, the CrashPlan app makes it easy to browse, search, and download files from all of the devices on your account.
Publisher’s description
What is CrashPlan?
CrashPlan by CrashPlan Group LLC is proprietary Windows software in the backup & recovery category. It ranks 17th by popularity among backup & recovery in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 12.1.0.720, released on October 22, 2026. The version history goes back to March 23, 2025: 8 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.1 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 38,676 times. Similar programs include UrBackup Client, restic and Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: CrashPlan is a backup & recovery tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is CrashPlan safe to download?
- The file is served by download.crashplan.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B800F8A8CA14A0C56216BF8AD04D6B22B47286A1135931204C878D08793AF695· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 8 versions ›8 versions over 2 years · about 5.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.1.0.720Latest | October 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 12.0.0.735 | July 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 11.9.1.19 | April 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 11.8.0.609 | October 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 11.7.1.4 | August 21, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 11.7.0.911 | August 8, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 11.6.0.758 | April 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 11.5.3.13 | March 23, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CrashPlan.CrashPlan -echoco install CrashPlan -ymsiexec /i CrashPlan_12.1.0_720_Win64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {93108FAE-4261-4D70-AC45-CDEB2E6C20D4} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask crashplanInformation
- Publisher
- CrashPlan Group LLC
- Category
- Backup & recovery
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 12.1.0.720
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 23, 2025
- Versions listed
- 8
- Updates / year
- 5.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 38,676
- winget ID
- CrashPlan.CrashPlan
- Chocolatey package
- CrashPlan
- MSI product code
- {93108FAE-4261-4D70-AC45-CDEB2E6C20D4}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is CrashPlan free?
CrashPlan is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is CrashPlan safe to download?
The download comes from download.crashplan.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 CrashPlan 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 CrashPlan be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does CrashPlan 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 CrashPlan?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 23, 2025.
What are alternatives to CrashPlan?
UrBackup Client, restic, Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows, TeraCopy and Duplicacy Command Line Version. The alternatives page compares them.
