Official Go implementation of the Ethereum protocol
Publisher’s description
What is Geth?
Geth is an open-source languages & sdk program for Windows from Ethereum. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 76.5 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.17.9, released on October 21, 2026. 29 versions are listed since January 14, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 5.2 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 5,844 times. The source code on GitHub (ethereum/go-ethereum) has 51,405 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “Go implementation of the Ethereum protocol”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Geth is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Geth safe to download?
- The file is served by gethstore.blob.core.windows.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3F5D7405D0C1D9524B53D21F4EA6C9B97728129B471B4BEC36C95EAC132BD1DD· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the ethereum/go-ethereum repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- Actively maintained10
- Security policy10
- Licence declared10
- Fuzzing10
- Code review9
- No binaries in the repository9
- Branch protection3
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Pinned dependencies0
- 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 29 versions ›29 versions over 6 years · about 5.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.17.9Latest | October 21, 2026 | 76.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.17.8 | October 8, 2026 | 75.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.17.7 | September 30, 2026 | 75.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.17.6 | September 23, 2026 | 75.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.17.5 | July 27, 2026 | 73.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.17.4 | June 22, 2026 | 64.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.17.3 | May 11, 2026 | 84.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.17.2 | March 30, 2026 | 84.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Ethereum.geth -echoco install geth -yscoop install main/gethgeth-windows-amd64-1.17.9-9dffe6e9.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Ethereum
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- GPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ethereum/go-ethereum
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.17.9
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 29
- Updates / year
- 5.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 5,844
- GitHub stars
- 51,405
- GitHub forks
- 22,113
- Website
- geth.ethereum.org
- winget ID
- Ethereum.geth
- Chocolatey package
- geth
- Scoop package
- main/geth
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Frequently asked questions
Is Geth free?
Yes. Geth is open-source software under the GPLv3 licence.
Is Geth safe to download?
The download comes from gethstore.blob.core.windows.net; 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 Geth 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 Geth be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Geth 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 Geth?
The versions page lists all 29 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 14, 2022.
What are alternatives to Geth?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
