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Publisher’s description
What is MX5?
MX5 is a free web browser program for Windows from Maxthon International Limited.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE. The main installer is 66.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 21 file types, including .html, .xhtml, .webp, .htm and .shtml. Similar programs include Brave, Waterfox and qutebrowser.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Opens 21 file types
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: MX5 is a free web browser tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MX5 safe to download?
- The file is served by dl.maxthon.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
84C5A3C3CE4E32A2798DD73C30B7EE8BBDF2B2DA537D0A10D1DBFC7B69A4CB79· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3.8.2000Latest | October 25, 2019 | 66.4 MB | 32-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Maxthon.Maxthon.5 -emx5.3.8.2000.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Maxthon International Limited
- Category
- Web browsers
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 5.3.8.2000
- Released
- October 25, 2019
- Added to the catalogue
- July 4, 2022
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- maxthon.com
- winget ID
- Maxthon.Maxthon.5
File types it opens (21)
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Frequently asked questions
Is MX5 free?
Yes. MX5 is free to use.
Is MX5 safe to download?
The download comes from dl.maxthon.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 MX5 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 MX5 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does MX5 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to MX5?
Brave, Waterfox, qutebrowser, Google Chrome and Yandex Browser. The alternatives page compares them.
