Greenfoot is an integrated development environment using Java or Stride designed primarily for educational purposes at the high school and undergraduate level. It allows easy development of two-dimensional graphical applications, such as simulations and interactive games.
Publisher’s description
What is Greenfoot?
Greenfoot is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows from Greenfoot Team.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The main installer is 263.7 MB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.9.0, released on October 29, 2024. 5 versions are listed since May 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.5 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .gfar and .greenfoot. Similar programs include Apache NetBeans, RStudio and Node.js (LTS).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Greenfoot is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Greenfoot safe to download?
- The file is served by greenfoot.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
601B7132CC84081C9BA87E46EAFFBA4D55AF3EFC1CD71815917007F8B9C6B203· 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
Recent versions
All 5 versions ›5 versions over 3 years · about 1.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9.0Latest | October 29, 2024 | 263.7 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.8.2 | December 1, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.7.1 | May 6, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.7.0 | July 13, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.6.1 | May 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GreenfootTeam.Greenfoot -emsiexec /i Greenfoot-windows-390.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {8E4A1BF9-8DD3-4B56-B8CF-8E1EFB4F52E6} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask greenfootInformation
- Publisher
- Greenfoot Team
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- GPL-2.0 with Classpath Exception
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.9.0
- Released
- October 29, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- May 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 1.5
- Website
- greenfoot.org
- winget ID
- GreenfootTeam.Greenfoot
- MSI product code
- {8E4A1BF9-8DD3-4B56-B8CF-8E1EFB4F52E6}
File types it opens (2)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Greenfoot free?
Yes. Greenfoot is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 with Classpath Exception licence.
Is Greenfoot safe to download?
The download comes from greenfoot.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 Greenfoot 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 Greenfoot be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Greenfoot 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 Greenfoot?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to Greenfoot?
Apache NetBeans, RStudio, Node.js (LTS), kdevelop and Haxe. The alternatives page compares them.
