Open source media player built with Qt/QML and libmpv.
Features
- play online videos, through youtube-dl
- supports youtube playlists
- toggle playlist with mouse-over, playlist overlays the video
- auto skip chapter containing certain words
- configurable shortcuts and mouse buttons
- quick jump to next chapter by middle click on progress bar
Publisher’s description
What is Haruna?
Haruna is an open-source video player program for Windows from KDE e.V.. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 8 times. Similar programs include VLC media player, MPC-BE and QuickTime.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: Haruna is an open-source video player tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- play online videos, through youtube-dl
- supports youtube playlists
- toggle playlist with mouse-over, playlist overlays the video
- auto skip chapter containing certain words
- configurable shortcuts and mouse buttons
- quick jump to next chapter by middle click on progress bar
AppStream · Flathub
Is Haruna safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.kde.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
31207C5A752CE513AD43A8C7A0A1BE3B09218DB0E736E786135727220CA3EE1E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8.1Latest | May 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KDE.Haruna -echoco install haruna -yscoop install extras/harunaharuna-master-1815-windows-gcc-x86_64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.kde.harunaInformation
- Publisher
- KDE e.V.
- Category
- Video players
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- invent.kde.org
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.8.1
- Released
- May 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 20, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 8
- Website
- haruna.kde.org
- winget ID
- KDE.Haruna
- Chocolatey package
- haruna
- Scoop package
- extras/haruna
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Haruna free?
Yes. Haruna is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is Haruna safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.kde.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 Haruna 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 Haruna be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Haruna run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Haruna without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Haruna?
VLC media player, MPC-BE, QuickTime, MPC-HC and MPV (Official CI build, MSVC). The alternatives page compares them.
