An open source light-weight visual traceroute tool implemented by Golang.
Publisher’s description
What is NTR?
NTR by NextTrace Community is open-source Windows software in the network tools category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.7.5, released on October 26, 2026. The version history goes back to May 5, 2026: 7 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (nxtrace/NTrace-core) has 8,233 stars. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and Nmap.
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
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
In short: NTR is an open-source network tool tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs.
Is NTR 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:
6676E19B4611A15C935B1C61ACF7435A4C923A2FCECC8281DEF7693E6C7BFF20· 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 7 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7.5Latest | October 26, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.7.4 | October 11, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 1.7.3 | August 26, 2026 | — | 32-bit PortableARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.7.2 | August 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable32-bit Portable |
| 1.7.1 | June 16, 2026 | — | 32-bit PortableARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.7.0 | May 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 1.6.5 | May 5, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NextTrace.NTR -eProgram files (.exe): ntr.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
- 1.7.5
- Released
- October 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 1, 2026
- Versions listed
- 7
- GitHub stars
- 8,233
- GitHub forks
- 491
- Website
- nxtrace.org
- winget ID
- NextTrace.NTR
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is NTR free?
Yes. NTR is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is NTR 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 NTR 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 NTR run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of NTR?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 5, 2026.
Can I use NTR without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to NTR?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, Nmap, iPerf3 and Angry IP Scanner. The alternatives page compares them.
