OpenRGB plugin providing a wide variety of customizable effects that synchronize across devices.
Publisher’s description
What is OpenRGB Effects Plugin?
OpenRGB Effects Plugin is an open-source program for Windows from OpenRGB.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit 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 1.1, released on October 16, 2026. 3 versions are listed since September 15, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: OpenRGB Effects Plugin is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is OpenRGB Effects Plugin safe to download?
- The file is served by codeberg.org; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
30D9410A43463FE2FDD37A18C6FF354349F4C3CE1D771CA6F722CF7D3E85F367· 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 3 versions ›3 versions over 1 year · about 2.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1Latest | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.0 | September 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.9.99 | September 15, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OpenRGB.OpenRGBEffectsPlugin -emsiexec /i OpenRGBEffectsPlugin_1.1_Windows_64_f211d08.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {45870F40-8E8F-4895-A314-B1BED9705065} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenRGB Effects Plugin free?
Yes. OpenRGB Effects Plugin is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is OpenRGB Effects Plugin safe to download?
The download comes from codeberg.org; 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 OpenRGB Effects Plugin 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 OpenRGB Effects Plugin be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does OpenRGB Effects Plugin run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of OpenRGB Effects Plugin?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 15, 2025.
