FRAGSTATS is a spatial pattern analysis program for categorical maps representing the landscape mosaic model of landscape structure. It quantifies the spatial heterogeneity of the landscape as represented in a user-defined categorical map, computing a comprehensive set of landscape metrics for patches, classes and the overall landscape mosaic.
Publisher’s description
What is Fragstats?
Fragstats by Fragstats is proprietary Windows software in the maps & gis category. It ranks 34th by popularity among maps & gis in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.1.936, released on October 27, 2026. The version history goes back to April 5, 2026: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .fca. Similar programs include QGIS (LTR), GeoDa and Google Earth Pro.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Fragstats is a maps & gi tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Fragstats safe to download?
- The file is served by fragstats.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
744D2BE65B4CEB75E27F476F5E821E10B9DDFB95722D222FC0DC9A75E161D2E8· 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 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1.936Latest | October 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 6.0.934 | September 11, 2026 | 20.2 MB | 64-bit ZIP |
| 5.2 | April 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Fragstats.Fragstats -efrg6.1.936[x64]-setup.zip /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Fragstats
- Category
- Maps & GIS
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 6.1.936
- Released
- October 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 19, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- Website
- fragstats.org
- winget ID
- Fragstats.Fragstats
File types it opens (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fragstats free?
Fragstats 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 Fragstats safe to download?
The download comes from fragstats.org, 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 Fragstats 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 Fragstats be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Fragstats 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 Fragstats?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 5, 2026.
What are alternatives to Fragstats?
QGIS (LTR), GeoDa, Google Earth Pro, OpenOrienteering Mapper and Marble. The alternatives page compares them.
