Choose folders on your computer to sync with Google Drive or backup to Google Photos, and access all of your content directly from your PC or Mac.
Publisher’s description
What is Google Drive?
Google Drive by Google LLC is proprietary Windows software in the cloud storage & sync category. It ranks 10th by popularity among cloud storage & sync in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE 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 132.0.0.0, released on September 28, 2026. The version history goes back to August 15, 2023: 60 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 19 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 27,038,399 times. Similar programs include Syncthing, Seafile and Dropbox.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 19 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Google Drive is a cloud storage & sync tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Google Drive safe to download?
- The file is served by dl.google.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6AB7AF8224736D4B6F0B06345F5BDC78A664C0A995973C0B1B38C3A0AD5CD853· 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 60 versions ›60 versions over 3 years · about 19 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132.0.0.0Latest | September 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 131.0.2.0 | September 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 130.0.2.0 | August 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 129.0.1.0 | July 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 128.0.0.0 | July 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 127.0.1.0 | June 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 126.0.5.0 | May 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 125.0.0.0 | May 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Google.GoogleDrive -echoco install googledrive -ysetup.exe --silent --skip_launch_new --gsuite_shortcuts=falsemsiexec /x {6BBAE539-2232-434A-A4E5-9A33560C6283} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask google-driveInformation
- Publisher
- Google LLC
- Category
- Cloud storage & sync
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 132.0.0.0
- Released
- September 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 15, 2023
- Versions listed
- 60
- Updates / year
- 19.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 27,038,399
- Website
- workspace.google.com
- winget ID
- Google.GoogleDrive
- Chocolatey package
- googledrive
- MSI product code
- {6BBAE539-2232-434A-A4E5-9A33560C6283}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Google Drive free?
Google Drive 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 Google Drive safe to download?
The download comes from dl.google.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 Google Drive 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 Google Drive be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Google Drive 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 Google Drive?
The versions page lists all 60 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 15, 2023.
What are alternatives to Google Drive?
Syncthing, Seafile, Dropbox, AWS Command Line Interface and Rclone. The alternatives page compares them.
