Versatile player combining local video with Danmu
Publisher’s description
What is 弹弹play?
弹弹play is a free video player program for Windows from Kaedei.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 18.2.4, released on October 13, 2026. 25 versions are listed since January 23, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 15 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (kaedei/dandanplay) has 418 stars. On Windows it registers 14 file types, including .mp4, .ts, .avi, .mov and .mkv. Similar programs include VLC media player, MPC-BE and QuickTime.
Project description on GitHub: “弹弹play”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 15 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: 弹弹play is a free video player tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is 弹弹play 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:
A5BEDE784F59A1A2A88027C44758E186D18DE129DBD6C801993AAE7568B7A382· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 25 versions ›25 versions over 2 years · about 15 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.2.4Latest | October 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 18.2.3 | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 18.2.2 | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 18.2.1 | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 18.2.0 | October 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 18.1.3 | July 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 18.1.0 | July 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 18.0.0 | May 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Kaedei.Dandanplay -edandanplay-x64_18.2.4.exe /exenoui /quiet /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Kaedei
- Category
- Video players
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/kaedei/dandanplay
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 18.2.4
- Released
- October 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 24, 2025
- Versions listed
- 25
- Updates / year
- 14.5
- GitHub stars
- 418
- GitHub forks
- 4
- Website
- dandanplay.com
- winget ID
- Kaedei.Dandanplay
File types it opens (14)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is 弹弹play free?
Yes. 弹弹play is free to use.
Is 弹弹play 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 弹弹play 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 弹弹play be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does 弹弹play 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 弹弹play?
The versions page lists all 25 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 23, 2025.
What are alternatives to 弹弹play?
VLC media player, MPC-BE, QuickTime, MPC-HC and MPV (Official CI build, MSVC). The alternatives page compares them.
