A free software that allows the user to control their CPU, GPU and case fans using temperatures.
Publisher’s description
What is FanControl?
FanControl is a free drivers & hardware program for Windows from Remi Mercier Software Inc. It ranks 17th by popularity among drivers & hardware in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup) and Portable. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 284, released on October 18, 2026. 95 versions are listed since February 15, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 36 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 772 times. The source code on GitHub (Rem0o/FanControl.Releases) has 21,176 stars. On Windows it registers 3 file types, including .json, .zip and .dll. Similar programs include Barrier, g-helper and Dokan Library.
Project description on GitHub: “This is the release repository for Fan Control, a highly customizable fan controlling software for Windows.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 36 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: FanControl is a free drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is FanControl 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:
7ACD59C818AC11CE44DC7318F682C6DFAA59C8DFBFD70A44D28202A357289451· 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 95 versions ›95 versions over 3 years · about 36 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 284Latest | October 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 283 | October 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
| 282 | October 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 281 | September 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
| 280 | September 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
| 279 | September 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
| 278 | September 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 277 | September 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Rem0o.FanControl -echoco install fancontrol -yscoop install extras/fancontrolFanControl_284_net_10_0_Installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Remi Mercier Software Inc
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Rem0o/FanControl.Releases
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup), Portable
- Version
- 284
- Released
- October 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 20, 2024
- Versions listed
- 95
- Updates / year
- 35.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 772
- GitHub stars
- 21,176
- GitHub forks
- 625
- Website
- getfancontrol.com
- winget ID
- Rem0o.FanControl
- Chocolatey package
- fancontrol
- Scoop package
- extras/fancontrol
File types it opens (3)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is FanControl free?
Yes. FanControl is free to use.
Is FanControl 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 FanControl 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 FanControl be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does FanControl 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 FanControl?
The versions page lists all 95 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 15, 2024.
What are alternatives to FanControl?
Barrier, g-helper, Dokan Library, Dell Command | Update and Display Driver Uninstaller. The alternatives page compares them.
