Plover (rhymes with "lover") is a desktop application that allows anyone to use stenography to write on their computer, up to speeds of 200WPM and beyond.
Publisher’s description
What is Plover?
Plover by Open Steno Project is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.4.2, released on October 11, 2026. The version history goes back to August 21, 2024: 9 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (opensteno/plover) has 2,601 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “Open source stenotype engine”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Plover is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Plover 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:
D6524BE52468288CC6BFA51DC62049A244E1D271EBB69F892E13621309B86F75· 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 9 versions ›9 versions over 5 years · about 1.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4.2Latest | October 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.4.1 | August 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.2 | June 5, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.1 | April 22, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.0 | February 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.0.dev12 | October 7, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.0.dev11 | October 7, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.0.dev10 | October 10, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OpenStenoProject.Plover -eplover-5.4.2-win64.setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Open Steno Project
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/opensteno/plover
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 5.4.2
- Released
- October 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 10, 2021
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 1.8
- GitHub stars
- 2,601
- GitHub forks
- 308
- winget ID
- OpenStenoProject.Plover
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Plover free?
Yes. Plover is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is Plover 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 Plover 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 Plover be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Plover 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 Plover?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 21, 2024.
What are alternatives to Plover?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
