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Publisher’s description
What is Origin?
Origin by Electronic Arts, Inc. is proprietary Windows software in the pc games category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 1 KB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 262,170 times. Similar programs include RetroArch, Steam and OpenTTD.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (1 KB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: Origin is a pc game tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Origin safe to download?
- The file is served by download.dm.origin.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D0126822057141BCDFF10DBB60FDDDE938CA150B65BC38FB4EAC5A1490FA9E32· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.5.129.55742Latest | November 27, 2024 | 1 KB | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ElectronicArts.Origin -echoco install origin -yOriginSetup.exe /silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts, Inc.
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 10.5.129.55742
- Released
- November 27, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- November 27, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 262,170
- Website
- origin.com
- winget ID
- ElectronicArts.Origin
- Chocolatey package
- origin
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Origin free?
Origin 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 Origin safe to download?
The download comes from download.dm.origin.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 Origin 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 Origin be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Origin run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Origin?
RetroArch, Steam, OpenTTD, Playnite and PPSSPP. The alternatives page compares them.
