Joplin is a free and open-source desktop and mobile note-taking and to-do list application written for Unix-like (including macOS and Linux) and Microsoft Windows operating systems, as well as iOS, Android, and Linux/Windows terminals, written in JavaScript. The desktop app is made using Electron, while the mobile app uses React Native.
The server part of the app is provided under the noncommercial Joplin Server Personal Use License.
Joplin is named after the ragtime composer and pianist, Scott Joplin.
Laurent Cozic started work on Joplin in 2016, and the first CLI version was released on 12 July 2017, followed by the Android version on 28 July 2017.
The first public desktop application release was version 0.10.19, on 20 November 2017.
A Web Clipper for Chrome was introduced in December 2017 and the Firefox extension was released in May 2018.
From the Wikipedia article “Joplin (software)”, CC BY-SA 4.0
What is Joplin?
Joplin by Laurent Cozic is open-source Windows software in the notes & to-do category. It ranks 47th by popularity among notes & to-do in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.7.21, released on September 25, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 76 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 14 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (laurent22/joplin) has 56,831 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 7 of our languages. Similar programs include Obsidian, Evernote and QOwnNotes.
Project description on GitHub: “Joplin - the privacy-focused note taking app with sync capabilities for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 14 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: Joplin is an open-source notes & to-do tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is Joplin 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:
4222536C69360A30A566627B35C2E1CD8D38D0C79735EBDE4E39EDBCDDD750CD· 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 laurent22/joplin repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Security policy10
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared9
- No binaries in the repository7
- Code review4
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Signed releases0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Fuzzing0
- 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 76 versions ›76 versions over 5 years · about 14 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7.21Latest | September 25, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.7.18 | September 11, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.7.16 | September 6, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.6.16 | August 20, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.6.15 | June 20, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.6.14 | May 19, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.6.13 | May 12, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.6.11 | May 8, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Joplin.Joplin -eJoplin-Setup-3.7.21.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask joplinInformation
- Publisher
- Laurent Cozic
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/laurent22/joplin
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.7.21
- Released
- September 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 76
- Updates / year
- 13.8
- GitHub stars
- 56,831
- GitHub forks
- 6,359
- Website
- joplinapp.org
- winget ID
- Joplin.Joplin
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Joplin free?
Yes. Joplin is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is Joplin 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 Joplin 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 Joplin be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Joplin 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 Joplin?
The versions page lists all 76 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use Joplin without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Joplin?
Obsidian, Evernote, QOwnNotes, Logseq and Notesnook. The alternatives page compares them.
