Java allows you to play online games, chat with people around the world, calculate your mortgage interest, and view images in 3D, just to name a few. Its also integral to the intranet applications and other e-business solutions that are the foundation of corporate computing. Please note you now need a Java License from Oracle to use unless installed for Personal Use and Development Use.
Publisher’s description
What is Java 8?
Java 8 is a proprietary languages & sdk program for Windows from Oracle Corporation.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE. The main installer is 79.0 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 8.0.5110.32, released on October 21, 2026. 30 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 5.4 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 41,848,430 times. On Windows it registers 4 file types, including .java, .jar, .class and .jnlp. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Java 8 is a languages & sdk tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Java 8 safe to download?
- The file is served by javadl.oracle.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
5449042A34892DEA95788C6A86E0FEEE5B32EBF500318622733C2D492DA0D391· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 24, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 30 versions ›30 versions over 6 years · about 5.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0.5110.32Latest | October 21, 2026 | 79.0 MB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 8.0.5110.9 | October 20, 2026 | 1 KB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 8.0.5030.1 | August 18, 2026 | 72.4 MB | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 8.0.5010.8 | July 21, 2026 | 72.4 MB | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 8.0.4910.10 | April 21, 2026 | 72.3 MB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 8.0.4810.10 | January 13, 2026 | 40.4 MB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 8.0.4710.9 | October 21, 2025 | 40.4 MB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 8.0.4610.11 | July 15, 2025 | 40.3 MB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Oracle.JavaRuntimeEnvironment -echoco install jre8 -yAutoDL /s REBOOT=0msiexec /x {73224AE4-039E-4CA4-87B4-2F64180511F0} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): jabswitch.exe, java.exe, java-rmi.exe, javaw.exe, jjs.exe, keytool.exe, kinit.exe, klist.exe, ktab.exe, orbd.exe, policytool.exe, rmid.exe, rmiregistry.exe, servertool.exe, tnameserv.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Oracle Corporation
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 8.0.5110.32
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 30
- Updates / year
- 5.4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 41,848,430
- winget ID
- Oracle.JavaRuntimeEnvironment
- Chocolatey package
- jre8
- MSI product code
- {73224AE4-039E-4CA4-87B4-2F64180511F0}
File types it opens (4)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Java 8 free?
Java 8 is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Java 8 safe to download?
The download comes from javadl.oracle.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 Java 8 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 Java 8 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Java 8 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Java 8?
The versions page lists all 30 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to Java 8?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
