an accessibile youtube browser for screen reader users
Publisher’s description
What is HexPlayer?
HexPlayer by makhlwf is open-source Windows software. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) 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 5.7.0, released on October 8, 2026. The version history goes back to April 13, 2026: 17 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (makhlwf/accessible_youtube_downloader_pro) has 4 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “an accessible youtube browser and downloader desktop application for Screen Reader users”
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
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: HexPlayer is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is HexPlayer 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:
7712744D19225D15DC030A83BBF3DB306DB4079FEA50A8D7BE93A438CD64FA7C· 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 17 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7.0Latest | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.6.0 | September 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.5.0 | September 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.3.1 | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.3.0 | September 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.2.0 | September 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.1.0 | September 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.0.1 | September 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id makhlwf.HexPlayer -eHexPlayer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- makhlwf
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/makhlwf/accessible_youtube_downloader_pro
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 5.7.0
- Released
- October 8, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 13, 2026
- Versions listed
- 17
- GitHub stars
- 4
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- makhlwf.github.io
- winget ID
- makhlwf.HexPlayer
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is HexPlayer free?
Yes. HexPlayer is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is HexPlayer 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 HexPlayer 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 HexPlayer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does HexPlayer 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 HexPlayer?
The versions page lists all 17 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 13, 2026.