i2pd (I2P Daemon) is a full-featured C++ implementation of I2P client.
I2P (Invisible Internet Protocol) is a universal anonymous network layer.
All communications over I2P are anonymous and end-to-end encrypted, participants don"t reveal their real IP addresses.
Publisher’s description
What is i2pd?
i2pd by PurpleI2P is open-source Windows software in the encryption category. It ranks 7th by popularity among encryption in this catalogue. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-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 3.0.0, released on October 20, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 23 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.1 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 78,832 times. The source code on GitHub (PurpleI2P/i2pd) has 4,242 stars. Similar programs include Cryptomator, GNU Privacy Guard and Keybase.
Project description on GitHub: “ 🛡 I2P: End-to-End encrypted and anonymous Internet”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: i2pd is an open-source encryption tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Distributed anonymous networking framework
- End-to-end encrypted communications
- Small footprint, simple dependencies, fast performance
- Rich set of APIs for developers of secure applications
AppStream · Flathub
Is i2pd 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:
0B5414C01BE9E037C76589860B79DCD7685B2C72768AE8D7A0515C5E303F20B6· 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 23 versions ›23 versions over 6 years · about 4.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.0Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.61.0 | July 20, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.56.0 | February 11, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.55.0 | December 31, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.54.0 | October 7, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.53.0 | July 21, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.52.0 | May 13, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.51.0 | April 7, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PurpleI2P.i2pd -echoco install i2pd -yscoop install extras/i2pdsetup_i2pd_v3.0.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install i2pdflatpak install flathub website.i2pd.i2pdInformation
- Publisher
- PurpleI2P
- Category
- Encryption
- Licence
- BSD 3-Clause "New" or "Revised" License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/PurpleI2P/i2pd
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 3.0.0
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 23
- Updates / year
- 4.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 78,832
- GitHub stars
- 4,242
- GitHub forks
- 520
- Website
- i2pd.website
- winget ID
- PurpleI2P.i2pd
- Chocolatey package
- i2pd
- Scoop package
- extras/i2pd
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is i2pd free?
Yes. i2pd is open-source software under the BSD 3-Clause "New" or "Revised" License licence.
Is i2pd 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 i2pd 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 i2pd be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does i2pd run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of i2pd?
The versions page lists all 23 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to i2pd?
Cryptomator, GNU Privacy Guard, Keybase, KopiaUI and age. The alternatives page compares them.
