LabPlot is a FREE, open source and cross-platform Data Visualization and Analysis software accessible to everyone.
LabPlot provides an easy way to create, manage and edit plots. It allows you to produce plots based on data from a spreadsheet or on data imported from external files. Plots can be exported to several pixmap and vector graphic formats.
Publisher’s description
What is LabPlot2?
LabPlot2 by KDE e.V. is open-source Windows software in the science & maths category. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 96.7 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 2.12.1, released on August 18, 2025. The version history goes back to June 1, 2021: 7 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.7 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 4,420 times. On Windows it registers 4 file types, including .ipynb, .cws, .lml and .opj. Similar programs include Stellarium, KiCad and JASP.
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
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: LabPlot2 is an open-source science & math tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is LabPlot2 safe to download?
- The file is served by download.kde.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
122F03B8939571E3951982376C4A7B11B6080EB8770EC35FDC4257215A4981A8· 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
Recent versions
All 7 versions ›7 versions over 4 years · about 1.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.12.1Latest | August 18, 2025 | 96.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.12.0 | April 28, 2025 | 96.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.11.1 | July 16, 2024 | 182.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.10.1 | October 4, 2023 | 173.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.10.0 | July 2, 2023 | 171.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.9.0 | May 13, 2022 | 83.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.8.2 | June 1, 2021 | 57.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KDE.LabPlot -echoco install labplot -yscoop install extras/labplotlabplot-2.12.1-x86_64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.kde.labplotInformation
- Publisher
- KDE e.V.
- Category
- Science & maths
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.12.1
- Released
- August 18, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- June 1, 2021
- Versions listed
- 7
- Updates / year
- 1.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 4,420
- Website
- labplot.org
- winget ID
- KDE.LabPlot
- Chocolatey package
- labplot
- Scoop package
- extras/labplot
File types it opens (4)
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Frequently asked questions
Is LabPlot2 free?
Yes. LabPlot2 is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is LabPlot2 safe to download?
The download comes from download.kde.org, 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 LabPlot2 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 LabPlot2 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does LabPlot2 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 LabPlot2?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 1, 2021.
Can I use LabPlot2 without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to LabPlot2?
Stellarium, KiCad, JASP, Quarto and Qalculate!. The alternatives page compares them.
