Motrix by agalwood was one of the best open-source download managers available — clean UI, aria2-powered, cross-platform. It inspired thousands of users and developers alike.
However, the original project has been largely inactive since 2023. The Electron + Vue 2 + Vuex + Element UI stack accumulated technical debt, making it increasingly difficult to maintain, extend, or package for modern platforms.
What we kept
We owe a great deal to the original Motrix and its community. The following were gratefully adopted and continue to serve as the foundation for parts of Motrix Next:
- Aria2 error code system and RPC client — the error handling conventions and JSON-RPC communication layer for the aria2 engine
- Internationalization — 25+ community-contributed locale files covering Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, French, German, and many more
- Download utilities — tracker list management, cURL command parsing, and other protocol-level helpers
What we rebuilt
Motrix Next is not a fork — it is a complete rewrite. Every other layer of the application has been redesigned and reimplemented from scratch:
| Layer | Motrix (Legacy) | Motrix Next |
| ------------ | ----------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| Runtime | Electron | Tauri 2 (Rust) |
| Frontend | Vue 2 + Vuex | Vue 3 Composition API + Pinia |
| UI Framework | Element UI | Naive UI |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript + Rust |
| Styling | SCSS + Element theme | Vanilla CSS + custom properties |
| Engine Mgmt | Node.js `child_process` | Tauri sidecar |
| Build System | electron-builder | Vite + Cargo |
| Bundle Size | ~80 MB | ~20 MB |
| Auto-Update | electron-updater | Tauri updater plugin |
Design & Motion
The overall UI layout stays true to Motrix's original design — the sidebar navigation, task list, and preference panels all follow the familiar structure that made Motrix intuitive from day one.
What changed is everything underneath. Every transition and micro-interaction has been carefully tuned to follow Material Design 3 motion guidelines:
- Asymmetric timing — enter animations are slightly longer than exits, giving new content time to land while dismissed content leaves quickly
- Emphasized easing curves — decelerate on enter (cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0, 1)), accelerate on exit (cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.8, 0.15)), replacing generic ease curves throughout the codebase
- Spring-based modals — dialogs use physically-modeled spring animations for a natural, responsive feel
- Consistent motion tokens — all durations and curves are defined as CSS custom properties, ensuring a unified rhythm across 12+ components
Publisher’s description
What is MotrixNext?
MotrixNext is an open-source download manager program for Windows from motrix. It ranks 42nd by popularity among download managers in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.9.9, released on September 10, 2026. 49 versions are listed since March 15, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (AnInsomniacy/rayburst) has 11,147 stars. On Windows it registers 3 file types, including .torrent, .metalink and .meta4. Similar programs include youtube-dl, yt-dlp and Transmission.
Project description on GitHub: “Redefining the open-source download manager”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
In short: MotrixNext is an open-source download manager tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MotrixNext 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:
93CF1870B1711B642482DDB3F9839CA6DC04B2919992ACD8800884DD25CA3377· 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 49 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9.9Latest | September 10, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.9.8 | September 7, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.9.7 | August 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.9.6 | June 21, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.9.5 | June 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.9.4 | June 7, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.9.3 | June 3, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.9.2 | May 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AnInsomniacy.MotrixNext -eMotrixNext_3.9.9_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- motrix
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/AnInsomniacy/rayburst
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.9.9
- Released
- September 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 16, 2026
- Versions listed
- 49
- GitHub stars
- 11,147
- GitHub forks
- 342
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- AnInsomniacy.MotrixNext
File types it opens (3)
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Frequently asked questions
Is MotrixNext free?
Yes. MotrixNext is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is MotrixNext 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 MotrixNext 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 MotrixNext be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does MotrixNext run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of MotrixNext?
The versions page lists all 49 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 15, 2026.
Can I use MotrixNext without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to MotrixNext?
youtube-dl, yt-dlp, Transmission, Jackett and Internet Download Manager. The alternatives page compares them.
