Kodi (formerly XBMC for Xbox Media Center) is a free and open-source media center application developed by the Kodi Foundation, a non-profit technology consortium. Kodi is available for multiple operating systems and hardware platforms, with a 10-foot user interface designed for use with large screens and remote controls. It allows users to play and view most streaming media, such as videos, music, and podcasts from the Internet, as well as all common digital media files from local and network storage media, or TV gateway viewer.
Kodi was initially designed as a multi-platform media center application that has grown to become a multi-purpose technological convergence platform. It is fully customizable: skins can change its appearance, and plug-ins expand the application with new features, such as weather forecasts and more remote control options, and can allow users to access streaming media content via online services such as Amazon Prime Video, Crackle, Pandora, Napster, Spotify, and YouTube. The later versions also have a personal video-recorder (PVR) graphical front end for receiving live television with electronic program guide (EPG) and high-definition digital video recorder (DVR) support.
What is Kodi?
Kodi by XBMC Foundation is open-source Windows software in the photo management category. It ranks 2nd by popularity among photo management in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2002. It is written in C, C++, and Python. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux, FreeBSD, macOS, Apple TV and iOS.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 77.6 MB. 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 21.3.0.0, released on November 23, 2025. The version history goes back to November 4, 2021: 24 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.4 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 149,048 times. The source code on GitHub (xbmc/xbmc) has 21,369 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 27 of our languages. Similar programs include paint.net, darktable and Image Resizer for Windows.
Project description on GitHub: “Kodi is an award-winning free and open source home theater/media center software and entertainment hub for digital media. With its beautiful interface and powerful skinning engine, it's available for Android, BSD, Linux, macOS, iOS, tvOS and Windows.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Also runs on Linux, FreeBSD and macOS
- Large user base
- Mature project (since 2002)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Kodi is an open-source photo management tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is Kodi safe to download?
- The file is served by mirrors.kodi.tv, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2C46C2BD60B38BB60EB0A5E3468BFD43E9235521EAE2910B8C81455E46335C5C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 xbmc/xbmc repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared9
- Code review8
- No binaries in the repository8
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- 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 24 versions ›24 versions over 4 years · about 5.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.3.0.0Latest | November 23, 2025 | 77.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 21.2.0.0 | February 24, 2025 | 77.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 21.1.0.0 | August 17, 2024 | 77.2 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 21.0.0.0 | April 29, 2024 | 76.9 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 20.5.0.0 | March 2, 2024 | 82.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 20.4.0.0 | February 10, 2024 | 82.0 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 20.3.0.0 | January 10, 2024 | 82.0 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 20.1.0.0 | March 12, 2023 | 82.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id XBMCFoundation.Kodi -echoco install kodi -yscoop install extras/kodikodi-21.3-Omega-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask kodiflatpak install flathub tv.kodi.KodiInformation
- Publisher
- XBMC Foundation
- Category
- Photo management
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/xbmc/xbmc
- Written in
- C, C++, and Python
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux, FreeBSD, macOS, Apple TV, iOS
- Version
- 21.3.0.0
- Released
- November 23, 2025
- First release
- 2002
- Added to the catalogue
- May 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 24
- Updates / year
- 5.4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 149,048
- GitHub stars
- 21,369
- GitHub forks
- 6,637
- Website
- kodi.tv
- winget ID
- XBMCFoundation.Kodi
- Chocolatey package
- kodi
- Scoop package
- extras/kodi
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kodi free?
Yes. Kodi is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is Kodi safe to download?
The download comes from mirrors.kodi.tv, 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 Kodi 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 Kodi be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Kodi 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 Kodi?
The versions page lists all 24 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 4, 2021.
Can I use Kodi without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Kodi?
paint.net, darktable, Image Resizer for Windows, digiKam and GIMP. The alternatives page compares them.
