Racket is a general-purpose, multi-paradigm programming language.
Publisher’s description
What is Racket?
Racket by Racket is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. The main installer is 194.5 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 9.3, released on August 11, 2026. The version history goes back to June 1, 2021: 20 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.9 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 28,264 times. Similar programs include OpenCode, RStudio and Node.js (LTS).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Racket is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Racket safe to download?
- The file is served by download.racket-lang.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8E3A788F4C30F4275182003AA980770FDF2548883738C8E96A08DFCE4BD4AFAB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered 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 20 versions ›20 versions over 5 years · about 3.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.3Latest | August 11, 2026 | 194.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.2 | May 27, 2026 | 179.5 MB | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.1 | February 22, 2026 | 179.3 MB | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.0 | November 21, 2025 | 177.7 MB | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.18 | August 21, 2025 | 176.4 MB | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.17 | May 17, 2025 | 176.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.16 | March 3, 2025 | 175.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.15 | November 5, 2024 | 173.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Racket.Racket -echoco install racket -yscoop install main/racketracket-9.3-x86_64-win32-cs.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask racketflatpak install flathub org.racket_lang.RacketInformation
- Publisher
- Racket
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- MIT OR Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 9.3
- Released
- August 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 1, 2021
- Versions listed
- 20
- Updates / year
- 3.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 28,264
- Website
- racket-lang.org
- winget ID
- Racket.Racket
- Chocolatey package
- racket
- Scoop package
- main/racket
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Frequently asked questions
Is Racket free?
Yes. Racket is open-source software under the MIT OR Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Racket safe to download?
The download comes from download.racket-lang.org, 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 Racket 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 Racket be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Racket run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Racket?
The versions page lists all 20 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 1, 2021.
What are alternatives to Racket?
OpenCode, RStudio, Node.js (LTS), Apache NetBeans and Thonny. The alternatives page compares them.
