Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity.
Inspired by the Windows 95 era PowerToys project, this reboot provides power users with ways to squeeze more efficiency out of the Windows 10 shell and customize it for individual workflows.
Publisher’s description
What is PowerToys?
PowerToys by Microsoft Corporation is open-source Windows software in the customisation category. It ranks 1st by popularity among customisation in this catalogue. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (WiX Burn) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1803 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.101.2362.0, released on August 25, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 115 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 19 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 3,975,921 times. The source code on GitHub (microsoft/PowerToys) has 139,569 stars. Similar programs include Scribus, Mattermost and Rainmeter.
Project description on GitHub: “Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of utilities that supercharge productivity and customization on Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 19 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: PowerToys is an open-source customisation tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PowerToys 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:
D56FA7130FA68AFE553068C15A59A6B24C8DBCC9A0989A43EF0FC5A373230DE3· 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 115 versions ›115 versions over 6 years · about 19 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.101.2362.0Latest | August 25, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 0.100.2 | June 26, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 0.100.1 | June 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 0.100.0 | June 10, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 0.99.1 | April 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 0.98.1 | March 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 0.98.0 | March 17, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 0.97.2 | February 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.PowerToys -echoco install powertoys -yscoop install extras/powertoysPowerToysUserSetup-0.101.2362.0-x64.exe /quiet /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Category
- Customisation
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/microsoft/PowerToys
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1803+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn)
- Version
- 0.101.2362.0
- Released
- August 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 115
- Updates / year
- 19
- Chocolatey downloads
- 3,975,921
- GitHub stars
- 139,569
- GitHub forks
- 8,622
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.PowerToys
- Chocolatey package
- powertoys
- Scoop package
- extras/powertoys
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is PowerToys free?
Yes. PowerToys is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is PowerToys 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 PowerToys 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 PowerToys be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does PowerToys support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1803 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.
Does PowerToys run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of PowerToys?
The versions page lists all 115 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use PowerToys without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to PowerToys?
Scribus, Mattermost, Rainmeter, TranslucentTB and WinDynamicDesktop. The alternatives page compares them.
