A company-targeting service to group together newspapers and magazines from around the world.
Note that as of June 2026, the recentmost non-Store version of PressReader that this Winget package is based on, lags far behind the recentmost Store version. The non-Store version does not offer any free-of-charge articles to non-companies either. Unless your PC has blocked Microsoft Store or is unable to use it, consider running «winget install 9WZDNCRFJ13B --force».
Publisher’s description
What is PressReader (Classic)?
PressReader (Classic) by PressReader Inc. is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 24.7 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: PressReader (Classic) is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PressReader (Classic) safe to download?
- The file is served by cache-scripts.pressdisplay.com; 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:
4AC6B7564C271540E8E56DF00AFFD9C415FB4AC04DC8C4597F917F4747C53233· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.20.1118Latest | December 31, 2017 | 24.7 MB | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PressReader.PressReader.Classic -ePressReaderSetup.exe /S /v/qnRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- PressReader Inc.
- Licence
- Proprietary (Subscription)
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 6.20.1118
- Released
- December 31, 2017
- Added to the catalogue
- July 13, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- about.pressreader.com
- winget ID
- PressReader.PressReader.Classic
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Frequently asked questions
Is PressReader (Classic) free?
PressReader (Classic) is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary (Subscription)). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is PressReader (Classic) safe to download?
The download comes from cache-scripts.pressdisplay.com; 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 PressReader (Classic) 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 PressReader (Classic) be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does PressReader (Classic) run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.