GridTracker is a warehouse of amateur radio information presented in an easy to use interface, from live traffic decodes, logbooks, real-time spot reports, weather, current solar conditions and more!
Some of the features of GridTracker are:
- Highly advanced mapping of real-time and historical contacts on a vivid, highly customizable, interactive map. Many overlays are supported, such as Greyline, real-time award tracking, Moon position and Reception Reports (Spots). Detailed State, Grid and County information is instantly accessible from the map! [Grid/county hunters rejoice!]
- Audio / Visual Customizable Alerts – Get notification
- Comprehensive callsign lookup support from popular databases.
- ‘Call Roster’ table view of live activity, also highly customizable to support award chasers or special events. Easily initiate QSOs with a single click.
- GridTracker integrates with many popular logging programs and web based systems, allowing you to see up to the minute progress for awards.
- Complete DXCC, Country, Callsign Prefix recognition
- 100% offline mode available for field-day, POTA, SOTA, IOTA and/or mobile use.
- Real-time spotting of other GridTracker and Log4OM users
Publisher’s description
What is GridTracker2?
GridTracker2 by The GridTracker Team is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 212.9 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.261019.5, released on October 20, 2026. The version history goes back to March 17, 2026: 16 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: GridTracker2 is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GridTracker2 safe to download?
- The file is served by download2.gridtracker.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
5CA3CE6D33279B7ED80C1F3FF4A12BB441E651767A54BB88A0EC8106CA8044EB· 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 16 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.261019.5Latest | October 20, 2026 | 212.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.261011.2 | October 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.260925.2 | September 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.260912.0 | September 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.260901.1 | September 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.260808.2 | August 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.260723.0 | July 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.260705.2 | July 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TheGridTrackerTeam.GridTracker2 -eGridTracker2-2.261019.5-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask gridtracker2Information
- Publisher
- The GridTracker Team
- Licence
- BSD-3-Clause
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.261019.5
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 19, 2026
- Versions listed
- 16
- Website
- gridtracker.org
- winget ID
- TheGridTrackerTeam.GridTracker2
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Frequently asked questions
Is GridTracker2 free?
Yes. GridTracker2 is open-source software under the BSD-3-Clause licence.
Is GridTracker2 safe to download?
The download comes from download2.gridtracker.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 GridTracker2 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 GridTracker2 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does GridTracker2 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 GridTracker2?
The versions page lists all 16 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 17, 2026.