Orb is an intelligent app and platform designed to help you understand and improve your internet connectivity. Unlike traditional speed tests that provide only a momentary snapshot, Orb continuously monitors your network to give you a complete picture of your true internet experience, beyond just peak speed.
Key Features
- Real-time Monitoring: Orb continuously monitors your network connection to provide up-to-date insights.
- Comprehensive Metrics: Track the responsiveness, reliability, and speed of your internet connection.
- Multi-platform Support: Available on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows.
- Multiple Sensor Options: Monitor from your personal devices or set up dedicated Orb Sensors for 24/7 monitoring.
- Historical Data: View trends and patterns in your network performance over time.
- Actionable Insights: Receive suggestions to improve your connectivity based on detected issues.
How Orb Works
Orb works by deploying "sensors" that continuously monitor your network connection. A sensor can be:
1. The Orb app on your device: Your phone, tablet, or computer can act as a sensor when the app is running.
2. A dedicated device: For continuous monitoring, you can set up a dedicated device (like a Raspberry Pi or a spare phone) that runs as an Orb sensor 24/7. Access the information from this device through any Orb app.
These Orb sensors collect data about your network's performance and send it to the Orb service, which analyzes the information and provides you with insights through the Orb app.
What Orb Measures
Orb tracks three key aspects of your network performance:
- Responsiveness: How quickly your network responds to requests.
- Reliability: How consistently your connection works without interruptions.
- Speed: How fast data can be transferred to and from your devices.
Together, these metrics provide a comprehensive view of your internet experience.
Publisher’s description
What is Orb?
Orb is a proprietary network tool program for Windows from Orb Forge Inc..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSIX. The main installer is 16.3 MB. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.6.2.0, released on October 23, 2026. 11 versions are listed since September 23, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Orb is a network tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Orb safe to download?
- The file is served by pkgs.orb.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8F1A47ED79D62937744548029CD87C029526C8B63064571672EED225BE5E3B43· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 26, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 11 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6.2.0Latest | October 23, 2026 | 16.3 MB | 64-bit MSIX |
| 1.6.1.0 | October 5, 2026 | 16.2 MB | 64-bit MSIX |
| 1.6.0.0 | September 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIX |
| 1.5.5.0 | August 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIX |
| 1.5.4.0 | July 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIX |
| 1.5.3.0 | July 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIX |
| 1.5.2.0 | July 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIX |
| 1.5.1.0 | June 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OrbForge.Orb -eAdd-AppxPackage -Path orb-1.6.2.0.msixGet-AppxPackage -Name Orb | Remove-AppxPackageRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Orb Forge Inc.
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSIX
- Version
- 1.6.2.0
- Released
- October 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 18, 2026
- Versions listed
- 11
- Website
- orb.net
- winget ID
- OrbForge.Orb
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Orb free?
Orb is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Orb safe to download?
The download comes from pkgs.orb.net, 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 Orb 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 Orb be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Orb support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Orb 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 Orb?
The versions page lists all 11 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 23, 2026.
What are alternatives to Orb?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, Nmap, iPerf3 and simplewall. The alternatives page compares them.
