Apache OpenOffice is the leading open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. It is available in many languages and works on all common computers. It stores all your data in an international open standard format and can also read and write files from other common office software packages. It can be downloaded and used completely free of charge for any purpose.
Publisher’s description
What is OpenOffice?
OpenOffice by Apache Software Foundation is open-source Windows software in the office suites category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit 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 4.117.9818, released on October 14, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 0.9 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 73 file types, including .html, .htm, .txt, .xml and .csv. Similar programs include ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors, TeXstudio and Zettlr.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Opens 73 file types
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: OpenOffice is an open-source office suite tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is OpenOffice safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.apache.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
59889F6323C6DE592A1E2051C75B93D7B294930337EA1DFFDEAA9FAFD97B595F· 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 5 versions ›5 versions over 6 years · about 0.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.117.9818Latest | October 14, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.116.9816 | November 10, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.110.9807 | May 4, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.1.9 | March 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.1.7 | March 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Apache.OpenOffice -escoop install extras/openofficeApache_OpenOffice_4.1.17_Win_x86_install_ast.exe /S /GUILEVEL=qn /PARAM1="/norestart"Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Apache Software Foundation
- Category
- Office suites
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.117.9818
- Released
- October 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 0.9
- Website
- openoffice.org
- winget ID
- Apache.OpenOffice
- Scoop package
- extras/openoffice
File types it opens (73)
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenOffice free?
Yes. OpenOffice is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is OpenOffice safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.apache.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 OpenOffice 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 OpenOffice be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does OpenOffice run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of OpenOffice?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to OpenOffice?
ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors, TeXstudio, Zettlr, LibreOffice and JabRef. The alternatives page compares them.
