KenQ Analysis Desktop Edition (KADE) is a desktop application for the analysis of Q methodology data which operates with full functionality on Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS, and Linux operating systems. It has a graphic user interface that makes it easy to use for students or for researchers with a background mainly in qualitative methods. Installation is not required for use; KADE is portable and can be run from a usb flash drive. It includes a variety of interactive visualization tools to explore and analyze Q methodological data.
Publisher’s description
What is KADE?
KADE by Shawn Banasick is open-source Windows software. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (shawnbanasick/kade) has 22 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “KADE is an open-source application for the analysis of Q methodology data. See detailed description below. ⬇️”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: KADE is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is KADE 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:
4D8395FD3462B5937985DFA85BA8F8B1C902CE449D54C797D1475E5C326DC13A· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3.1Latest | June 10, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id shawnbanasick.kade -eKADE.Setup.1.3.1.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Shawn Banasick
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/shawnbanasick/kade
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.3.1
- Released
- June 10, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- April 1, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 22
- GitHub forks
- 20
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- shawnbanasick.kade
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is KADE free?
Yes. KADE is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is KADE 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 KADE 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 KADE be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does KADE run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.