Open Source API Development Ecosystem
Publisher’s description
What is Hoppscotch?
Hoppscotch by hoppscotch is open-source Windows software in the api & web development category. It ranks 25th by popularity among api & web development in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.10.0-0, released on October 30, 2026. The version history goes back to March 28, 2024: 73 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 28 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,508 times. The source code on GitHub (hoppscotch/releases) has 67 stars. Similar programs include Insomnia, Bruno and HTTPie.
Project description on GitHub: “Hoppscotch Desktop App releases.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 28 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Hoppscotch is an open-source api & web development tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Hoppscotch 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:
C7D24747BDE147C3A67B30A35A216E9D51D77C2431EB010711A1813626836D54· 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 73 versions ›73 versions over 3 years · about 28 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.10.0-0Latest | October 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 26.9.0-0 | September 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 26.8.2-0 | September 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 26.8.1-0 | September 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 26.8.0-0 | August 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 26.7.0-0 | June 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 26.6.0-0 | June 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 26.5.0-0 | May 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id hoppscotch.Hoppscotch -echoco install hoppscotch -ymsiexec /i Hoppscotch_win_x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {FFE6ACC9-9787-40D5-AA1A-21AC9BA6C3E6} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- hoppscotch
- Category
- API & web development
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/hoppscotch/releases
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 26.10.0-0
- Released
- October 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 11, 2024
- Versions listed
- 73
- Updates / year
- 28.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,508
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 5
- GitHub stars
- 67
- GitHub forks
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- hoppscotch.Hoppscotch
- Chocolatey package
- hoppscotch
- MSI product code
- {FFE6ACC9-9787-40D5-AA1A-21AC9BA6C3E6}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hoppscotch free?
Yes. Hoppscotch is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is Hoppscotch 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 Hoppscotch 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 Hoppscotch be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Hoppscotch 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 Hoppscotch?
The versions page lists all 73 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 28, 2024.
What are alternatives to Hoppscotch?
Insomnia, Bruno, HTTPie, West Wind WebSurge and Yaak. The alternatives page compares them.
