Node.js® is a free, open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that lets developers create servers, web apps, command line tools and scripts.
Publisher’s description
What is Node.js (LTS)?
Node.js (LTS) is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows from Node.js Foundation. It ranks 5th by popularity among ides & code editors in this catalogue. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 24.22.1, released on October 20, 2026. 17 versions are listed since October 28, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 4,932,194 times. The source code on GitHub (nodejs/node) has 122,534 stars. On Windows it registers 3 file types, including .js, .mjs and .cjs. Similar programs include OpenCode, Apache NetBeans and RStudio.
Project description on GitHub: “Node.js JavaScript runtime ✨🐢🚀✨”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Node.js (LTS) is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Node.js (LTS) safe to download?
- The file is served by nodejs.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3BDA4BAF1EE709B33CF920DD633106DDB23951E322BFF9C03EC9F64AB8981B01· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the nodejs/node repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 24, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- Dependency update tool10
- Security policy10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Fuzzing10
- Tests in CI10
- Contributors from several organisations10
- Licence declared9
- Code review8
- Pinned dependencies7
- Static code analysis7
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge5
- Branch protection1
- Restricted token permissions0
- No binaries in the repository0
- No known vulnerabilities0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 17 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.22.1Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 24.22.0 | October 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 24.21.0 | September 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 24.20.0 | August 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIPARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 24.19.0 | August 3, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit MSI64-bit ZIPARM64 MSI |
| 24.18.1 | July 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 MSI64-bit MSIARM64 ZIP |
| 24.18.0 | June 23, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIPARM64 MSI64-bit ZIP64-bit MSI |
| 24.17.0 | June 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 MSIARM64 ZIP64-bit MSI |
Release cycle and support
Version 24.22.1 belongs to the 24 (LTS) release line (long-term support), supported until April 30, 2028.
| Release line | Released | Support ends | Latest version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 (Upcoming LTS) | May 5, 2026 | April 30, 2029 | 26.12.1 | Supported |
| 25 | October 15, 2025 | June 1, 2026 | 25.9.0 | End of life |
| 24 (LTS)LTS | May 6, 2025 | April 30, 2028 | 24.22.1 | Supported |
| 23 | October 16, 2024 | June 1, 2025 | 23.11.1 | End of life |
| 22 (LTS)LTS | April 24, 2024 | April 30, 2027 | 22.23.4 | Supported |
| 21 | October 17, 2023 | June 1, 2024 | 21.7.3 | End of life |
| 20 (LTS)LTS | April 18, 2023 | April 30, 2026 | 20.20.2 | End of life |
| 19 | October 18, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | 19.9.0 | End of life |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OpenJS.NodeJS.LTS -echoco install nodejs-lts -yscoop install main/nodejs-ltsmsiexec /i node-v24.22.1-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {C4336CDB-0C40-48B8-9FB2-2333D58EC5C5} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): corepack.exe, node.exe, npm.exe, npx.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Node.js Foundation
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/nodejs/node
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 24.22.1
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 31, 2025
- Versions listed
- 17
- Chocolatey downloads
- 4,932,194
- GitHub stars
- 122,534
- GitHub forks
- 39,968
- Website
- nodejs.org
- winget ID
- OpenJS.NodeJS.LTS
- Chocolatey package
- nodejs-lts
- Scoop package
- main/nodejs-lts
- MSI product code
- {C4336CDB-0C40-48B8-9FB2-2333D58EC5C5}
File types it opens (3)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Node.js (LTS) free?
Yes. Node.js (LTS) is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Node.js (LTS) safe to download?
The download comes from nodejs.org, 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 Node.js (LTS) 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 Node.js (LTS) be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Node.js (LTS) run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Node.js (LTS)?
The versions page lists all 17 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 28, 2025.
What are alternatives to Node.js (LTS)?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, RStudio, VSCodium and CodeLite. The alternatives page compares them.
