An open source visual routing tool that pursues light weight, developed using Golang.
Publisher’s description
What is NextTrace?
NextTrace is an open-source network tool program for Windows from NextTrace Community. It ranks 20th by popularity among network tools in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.7.4, released on October 11, 2026. 11 versions are listed since January 17, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 6.4 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,067 times. The source code on GitHub (nxtrace/NTrace-core) has 8,233 stars. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and iPerf3.
Project description on GitHub: “NextTrace, an open source visual route tracking CLI tool”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 6.4 a year)
- Large user base
In short: NextTrace is an open-source network tool tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is NextTrace 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:
2B64B03167304BE22F6F7853516512DD7C848A341F694071E0A7BBCA7054BFB3· 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 11 versions ›11 versions over 2 years · about 6.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7.4Latest | October 11, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 1.7.3 | August 26, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 1.7.2 | August 13, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 1.7.1 | June 16, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 1.7.0 | May 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 1.6.5 | May 12, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.6.4 | April 23, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.6.2 | April 10, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NextTrace.NextTrace.Core -echoco install nexttrace -yProgram files (.exe): ntrace.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NextTrace Community
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/nxtrace/NTrace-core
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.7.4
- Released
- October 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 31, 2025
- Versions listed
- 11
- Updates / year
- 6.4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,067
- GitHub stars
- 8,233
- GitHub forks
- 491
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- NextTrace.NextTrace.Core
- Chocolatey package
- nexttrace
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Frequently asked questions
Is NextTrace free?
Yes. NextTrace is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is NextTrace 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 NextTrace 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.
Does NextTrace run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of NextTrace?
The versions page lists all 11 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 17, 2025.
Can I use NextTrace without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to NextTrace?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, iPerf3, Nmap and Angry IP Scanner. The alternatives page compares them.
