FrostWire is an easy to use Cloud Downloader, BitTorrent Client and Media Player.
Publisher’s description
What is FrostWire?
FrostWire by FrostWire LLC is open-source Windows software. It is written in Java.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-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 7.0.3.330, released on March 26, 2026. The version history goes back to September 12, 2022: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (frostwire/frostwire) has 604 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “An easy to use Cloud Downloader, BitTorrent Client. Search, Download, Share”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: FrostWire is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is FrostWire 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:
E634F757D7B0DAA4CC79411EA9BE43530C4E53EE98AE3DB8CE2E8E9FFC649396· 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 frostwire/frostwire repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Pinned dependencies3
- No binaries in the repository1
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Static code analysis0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 4 years · about 1.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0.3.330Latest | March 26, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.12.0.318 | May 26, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.11.0.317 | March 26, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 6.9.9.313 | September 12, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id FrostWire.FrostWire -escoop install extras/frostwirefrostwire-7.0.3.windows.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- FrostWire LLC
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/frostwire/frostwire
- Written in
- Java
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 7.0.3.330
- Released
- March 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 13, 2022
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 1.1
- GitHub stars
- 604
- GitHub forks
- 168
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- FrostWire.FrostWire
- Scoop package
- extras/frostwire
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is FrostWire free?
Yes. FrostWire is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is FrostWire 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 FrostWire 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 FrostWire be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does FrostWire run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of FrostWire?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 12, 2022.