Unsenet downloader
Publisher’s description
What is NZBGet?
NZBGet by nzbget.com is open-source Windows software. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for Any CPU Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.3, released on August 27, 2026. The version history goes back to May 28, 2021: 22 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 6,820 times. The source code on GitHub (nzbgetcom/nzbget) has 768 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Efficient usenet downloader”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: NZBGet is an open-source Windows tool for Any CPU PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NZBGet 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:
5DDBA34EF3DCC7DC3E62480A95CCF36CB02D4F0876DD2DC81CCC42CAB27A3BD7· 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 22 versions ›22 versions over 5 years · about 4.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.3Latest | August 27, 2026 | — | Any CPU EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.2 | June 18, 2026 | — | Any CPU EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.1 | April 7, 2026 | — | Any CPU EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.0 | February 2, 2026 | — | Any CPU EXE (NSIS) |
| 25.4 | October 9, 2025 | — | Any CPU EXE (NSIS) |
| 25.3 | September 1, 2025 | — | Any CPU EXE (NSIS) |
| 25.2 | July 4, 2025 | — | Any CPU EXE (NSIS) |
| 25.1 | June 27, 2025 | — | Any CPU EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id nzbget.nzbget -echoco install nzbget -ynzbget-26.3-bin-windows-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- nzbget.com
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/nzbgetcom/nzbget
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 26.3
- Released
- August 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 28, 2021
- Versions listed
- 22
- Updates / year
- 4.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 6,820
- GitHub stars
- 768
- GitHub forks
- 54
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- nzbget.nzbget
- Chocolatey package
- nzbget
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Frequently asked questions
Is NZBGet free?
Yes. NZBGet is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is NZBGet 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 NZBGet 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 NZBGet be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does NZBGet run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Where can I download an older version of NZBGet?
The versions page lists all 22 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 28, 2021.