Doxygen is a widely-used documentation generator tool in software development. It automates the generation of documentation from source code comments, parsing information about classes, functions, and variables to produce output in formats like HTML and PDF. By simplifying and standardizing the documentation process, Doxygen enhances collaboration and maintenance across diverse programming languages and project scales.
Publisher’s description
What is doxygen?
doxygen is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows from Dimitri van Heesch.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 73.2 MB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.18.0, released on August 13, 2026. 15 versions are listed since August 26, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 3.8 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 798,849 times. Similar programs include OpenCode, Apache NetBeans and RStudio.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: doxygen is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is doxygen safe to download?
- The file is served by doxygen.nl, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D322C96EC74547BF6E77E9C538537540CCFD4ADA06F1B05DF06E713F668CF3C7· 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 15 versions ›15 versions over 4 years · about 3.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.18.0Latest | August 13, 2026 | 73.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.17.0 | April 30, 2026 | 48.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.16.1 | January 11, 2026 | 45.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.16.0 | January 5, 2026 | 51.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.15.0 | October 22, 2025 | 60.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.14.0 | May 24, 2025 | 57.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.13.2 | January 9, 2025 | 58.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.13.1 | January 2, 2025 | 58.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DimitriVanHeesch.Doxygen -echoco install doxygen.install -yscoop install main/doxygendoxygen-1.18.0-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask doxygen-appbrew install doxygenInformation
- Publisher
- Dimitri van Heesch
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.18.0
- Released
- August 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 15, 2022
- Versions listed
- 15
- Updates / year
- 3.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 798,849
- Website
- doxygen.nl
- winget ID
- DimitriVanHeesch.Doxygen
- Chocolatey package
- doxygen.install
- Scoop package
- main/doxygen
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Frequently asked questions
Is doxygen free?
Yes. doxygen is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is doxygen safe to download?
The download comes from doxygen.nl, 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 doxygen 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 doxygen be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does doxygen 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 doxygen?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 26, 2022.
What are alternatives to doxygen?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, RStudio, Node.js (LTS) and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
