Listenary manages and plays local music. Optional features include online search and playback, subscribed playlists, online history, and remote lyrics. Online features depend on third-party platforms and user-configured service credentials, while the local library and playback work independently.
Publisher’s description
What is Listenary?
Listenary by HuiZhou12 is open-source Windows software in the video players category. It is written in Dart.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-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 3.1.5, released on October 2, 2026. The version history goes back to August 19, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (HuiZhou12/Listenary) has 6 stars. Similar programs include VLC media player, MPC-HC and QuickTime.
Project description on GitHub: “一款主打在线收听以及本地管理的音乐播放器”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Listenary is an open-source video player tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Listenary 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:
7CF79BE27D06DBA9E3F43B1FCB1E8E6710BFEEB5743F4D4C8EC3C0349389CED9· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.5Latest | October 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.0.0 | August 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id HuiZhou12.Listenary -eListenary_3.1.5_release_installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- HuiZhou12
- Category
- Video players
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/HuiZhou12/Listenary
- Written in
- Dart
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 3.1.5
- Released
- October 2, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 3, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 6
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- HuiZhou12.Listenary
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Listenary free?
Yes. Listenary is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-only licence.
Is Listenary 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 Listenary 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 Listenary be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Listenary 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 Listenary?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 19, 2026.
Can I use Listenary without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Listenary?
VLC media player, MPC-HC, QuickTime, Audacious and MPC-BE. The alternatives page compares them.