Mendeley Reference Manager simplifies your referencing so that you can spend more time researching. Store, search, organize, note, share and cite from just one reference library. Offering time saving efficiencies, Mendeley Reference Manager enables you to reduce your workload and advance your research goals.
Publisher’s description
What is Mendeley Reference Manager?
Mendeley Reference Manager by Mendeley is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 299.5 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 2.150.0, released on September 30, 2026. The version history goes back to February 21, 2024: 55 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 21 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 34,098 times.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 21 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Mendeley Reference Manager is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Mendeley Reference Manager safe to download?
- The file is served by static.mendeley.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2DABE54F180C62A601E1B2B3EC5C980023DA2D5850424B83FB8F68EC3F97E805· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 55 versions ›55 versions over 3 years · about 21 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.150.0Latest | September 30, 2026 | 299.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.149.0 | August 24, 2026 | 299.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.148.0 | July 15, 2026 | 292.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.146.1 | June 24, 2026 | 292.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.146.0 | June 17, 2026 | 292.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.145.0 | May 20, 2026 | 292.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.144.0 | March 23, 2026 | 292.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.143.0 | March 2, 2026 | 314.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Elsevier.MendeleyReferenceManager -echoco install mendeley-reference-manager -ymendeley-reference-manager-2.150.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask mendeley-reference-managerInformation
- Publisher
- Mendeley
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.150.0
- Released
- September 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 6, 2024
- Versions listed
- 55
- Updates / year
- 21.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 34,098
- Website
- mendeley.com
- winget ID
- Elsevier.MendeleyReferenceManager
- Chocolatey package
- mendeley-reference-manager
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mendeley Reference Manager free?
Mendeley Reference Manager is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Mendeley Reference Manager safe to download?
The download comes from static.mendeley.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 Mendeley Reference Manager 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 Mendeley Reference Manager be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Mendeley Reference Manager 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 Mendeley Reference Manager?
The versions page lists all 55 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 21, 2024.
Can I use Mendeley Reference Manager without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.