Open source, end-to-end distributed tracing
Publisher’s description
What is jaeger?
jaeger by jaegertracing is open-source Windows software. It is written in Go.
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 2.22.0, released on October 6, 2026. The version history goes back to June 1, 2023: 24 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.2 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (jaegertracing/jaeger) has 23,328 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “CNCF Jaeger, a Distributed Tracing Platform”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 7.2 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: jaeger is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is jaeger 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:
0FE3343C49E44E3C1E86846767286A3D7D16C8F89FFF6E285E7E5A8BD34442C8· 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 jaegertracing/jaeger repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 24, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- Code review10
- Dependency update tool10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Security policy10
- No binaries in the repository10
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge10
- Licence declared10
- Restricted token permissions10
- Static code analysis10
- Tests in CI10
- Contributors from several organisations10
- Pinned dependencies9
- No known vulnerabilities8
- Signed releases8
- Branch protection8
- Fuzzing0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 24 versions ›24 versions over 3 years · about 7.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.22.0Latest | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2.21.0 | September 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2.20.0 | July 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2.19.0 | June 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2.18.0 | May 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2.17.0 | March 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2.16.0 | March 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 2.15.1 | February 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Release cycle and support
Version 2.22.0 belongs to the 2 release line, still supported, with no end date announced.
| Release line | Released | Support ends | Latest version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | November 4, 2024 | not announced | 2.22.0 | Supported |
| 1 | December 6, 2017 | December 31, 2025 | 1.76.0 | End of life |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id jaegertracing.jaeger -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- jaegertracing
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/jaegertracing/jaeger
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.22.0
- Released
- October 6, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 1, 2023
- Versions listed
- 24
- Updates / year
- 7.2
- GitHub stars
- 23,328
- GitHub forks
- 3,188
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- jaegertracing.jaeger
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is jaeger free?
Yes. jaeger is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is jaeger 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 jaeger 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 jaeger 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 jaeger?
The versions page lists all 24 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 1, 2023.
Can I use jaeger without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.