The easiest way to get started with Electron
Publisher’s description
What is Electron Fiddle?
Electron Fiddle is an open-source customisation program for Windows from Electron Community. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.39.0, released on April 8, 2026. 32 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 6.4 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (electron/fiddle) has 7,782 stars. On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .html and .js. Similar programs include PowerToys, Mattermost and Scribus.
Project description on GitHub: “:electron: 🚀 The easiest way to get started with Electron”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 6.4 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Electron Fiddle is an open-source customisation tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Electron Fiddle safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3AB13B8491E7548B6273CDDBA084E47C646196F1DD9F993A6E3E2795006ADFB1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the electron/fiddle repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Code review10
- Actively maintained10
- Security policy10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Pinned dependencies9
- Branch protection4
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 32 versions ›32 versions over 5 years · about 6.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.39.0Latest | April 8, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 0.38.0 | February 5, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 0.37.3 | November 1, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 0.37.2 | July 31, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 0.36.6 | March 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 0.36.5 | December 13, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 0.36.2 | March 21, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 0.36.0 | January 25, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ElectronCommunity.ElectronFiddle -escoop install extras/electron-fiddleelectron-fiddle-0.39.0-win32-x64-setup.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask electron-fiddleInformation
- Publisher
- Electron Community
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/electron/fiddle
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 0.39.0
- Released
- April 8, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 32
- Updates / year
- 6.4
- GitHub stars
- 7,782
- GitHub forks
- 766
- Website
- electronjs.org
- winget ID
- ElectronCommunity.ElectronFiddle
- Scoop package
- extras/electron-fiddle
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Electron Fiddle free?
Yes. Electron Fiddle is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Electron Fiddle safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 Electron Fiddle 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 Electron Fiddle be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Electron Fiddle 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 Electron Fiddle?
The versions page lists all 32 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use Electron Fiddle without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Electron Fiddle?
PowerToys, Mattermost, Scribus, Rainmeter and Lively Wallpaper. The alternatives page compares them.
