A multi-platform, free software BitTorrent client that includes an integrated media player.
Publisher’s description
What is Popcorn-Time?
Popcorn-Time is an open-source download manager program for Windows from Popcorn Time. It ranks 18th by popularity among download managers in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
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.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 20,286 times. The source code on GitHub (popcorntime/popcorntime) has 10,693 stars. Similar programs include youtube-dl, Transmission and yt-dlp.
Project description on GitHub: “Popcorn Time™ puts everything in one place. Your favorite platforms, your shows, your movies-ready when you are.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: Popcorn-Time is an open-source download manager tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Popcorn-Time safe to download?
- The file is served by get.popcorntime.app; 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:
FA3AD75F1BEBDDE5BF0817965808035378A10FA9627F7CB416D02F0875E642F1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0.153-129Latest | January 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PopcornTime.Popcorn-Time -echoco install popcorntime -ymsiexec /i Popcorn_Time_Nightly_0.0.153_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {3D83238E-1093-467F-ACDE-DDDE70A5B3F1} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Popcorn Time
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/popcorntime/popcorntime
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.0.153-129
- Released
- January 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 14, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 20,286
- GitHub stars
- 10,693
- GitHub forks
- 740
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- PopcornTime.Popcorn-Time
- Chocolatey package
- popcorntime
- MSI product code
- {3D83238E-1093-467F-ACDE-DDDE70A5B3F1}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Popcorn-Time free?
Yes. Popcorn-Time is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-only licence.
Is Popcorn-Time safe to download?
The download comes from get.popcorntime.app; 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 Popcorn-Time 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 Popcorn-Time be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Popcorn-Time run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Popcorn-Time?
youtube-dl, Transmission, yt-dlp, Jackett and qBittorrent Enhanced Edition. The alternatives page compares them.
