Software defined radio receiver powered by GNU Radio and Qt.
Publisher’s description
What is gqrx?
gqrx by gqrx-sdr is open-source Windows software in the music players category. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.17.7, released on May 27, 2025. The version history goes back to November 30, 2024: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (gqrx-sdr/gqrx) has 3,710 stars. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Project description on GitHub: “Software defined radio receiver powered by GNU Radio and Qt.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: gqrx is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is gqrx 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:
D3A4605800C1C04FC52662B3C7E2BB1347878301CBE5B385BD373E4D96A5CFF1· 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
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.17.7Latest | May 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2.17.6 | November 30, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id gqrx-sdr.gqrx -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub dk.gqrx.gqrxInformation
- Publisher
- gqrx-sdr
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/gqrx-sdr/gqrx
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.17.7
- Released
- May 27, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- February 3, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 3,710
- GitHub forks
- 593
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- gqrx-sdr.gqrx
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is gqrx free?
Yes. gqrx is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is gqrx 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 gqrx 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.
Does gqrx 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 gqrx?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 30, 2024.
Can I use gqrx without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to gqrx?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and SuperCollider. The alternatives page compares them.
