Download pictures (or videos) along with their captions and other metadata from Instagram.
Publisher’s description
What is instaloader?
instaloader by instaloader is open-source Windows software in the download managers category. It ranks 50th by popularity among download managers in this catalogue. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.15.5, released on October 24, 2026. The version history goes back to July 18, 2025: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.7 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (instaloader/instaloader) has 13,645 stars. Similar programs include youtube-dl, Transmission and yt-dlp.
Project description on GitHub: “Download pictures (or videos) along with their captions and other metadata from Instagram.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: instaloader is an open-source download manager tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is instaloader 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:
F42118A30A641E3D1474FA0A1B7BA806774418CF37DA2F9631F17CEB9F0A59B4· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the instaloader/instaloader repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Code review3
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Security policy0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 1 year · about 4.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.15.5Latest | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.15.4 | October 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.15.3 | July 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.15.2 | July 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.15.1 | March 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.14.2 | July 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id instaloader.instaloader -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- instaloader
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/instaloader/instaloader
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 4.15.5
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 22, 2025
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 4.7
- GitHub stars
- 13,645
- GitHub forks
- 1,634
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- instaloader.instaloader
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is instaloader free?
Yes. instaloader is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is instaloader 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 instaloader 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.
Does instaloader 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 instaloader?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 18, 2025.
Can I use instaloader without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to instaloader?
youtube-dl, Transmission, yt-dlp, Jackett and qBittorrent Enhanced Edition. The alternatives page compares them.
