RStudio IDE (or RStudio) is an integrated development environment for R, a programming language for statistical computing and graphics. It is available in two formats: RStudio Desktop, a regular desktop application, and RStudio Server, which runs on a remote server and allows accessing RStudio using a web browser. The RStudio IDE is a product of Posit PBC (formerly RStudio PBC, formerly RStudio Inc.).
A strength of RStudio is its support for reproducible analyses with R Markdown vignettes. These allow users to mix text with code in R, Python, Julia, shell scripts, SQL, Stan, JavaScript, C, C++, Fortran, and others, similar to Jupyter Notebooks. R Markdown can be used to create dynamic reports that are automatically updated when new data become available. These reports can also be exported in various formats, including HTML, PDF, Microsoft Word, and LaTeX, with templates specific to the requirements of many scientific journals.
What is RStudio?
RStudio is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows from Posit Software (developed by Posit PBC). It ranks 4th by popularity among ides & code editors in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2011. It is written in C++, Java, and JavaScript. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux and macOS.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 496.3 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2026.10.0+233, released on October 14, 2026. 52 versions are listed since April 13, 2020, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 705,076 times. The source code on GitHub (rstudio/rstudio) has 5,094 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 18 of our languages. On Windows it registers 22 file types, including .md, .js, .cpp, .h and .css. Similar programs include OpenCode, Apache NetBeans and Node.js (LTS).
Project description on GitHub: “RStudio is an integrated development environment (IDE) for R”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 8 a year)
- Opens 22 file types
- Also runs on Linux and macOS
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Large download (496.3 MB)
In short: RStudio is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is RStudio safe to download?
- The file is served by download1.rstudio.org; 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:
F5D0D21BBC1247E7DD9611784BB3503D3EAC903CB9E83AE3AB355947BDEED060· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the rstudio/rstudio repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared9
- Pinned dependencies6
- Code review2
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Restricted token permissions0
- No binaries in the repository0
- Fuzzing0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 52 versions ›52 versions over 7 years · about 8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.10.0+233Latest | October 14, 2026 | 496.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.09.0+174 | September 10, 2026 | 530.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.08.2+200 | August 27, 2026 | 406.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.08.1+195 | August 18, 2026 | 406.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.08.0+187 | August 13, 2026 | 399.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.07.1+147 | July 21, 2026 | 395.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.07.0+139 | July 14, 2026 | 395.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.06.0+242 | June 29, 2026 | 354.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Posit.RStudio -echoco install R.Studio -yscoop install extras/rstudioRStudio-2026.10.0-233.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask rstudioInformation
- Publisher
- Posit Software
- Developer
- Posit PBC
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/rstudio/rstudio
- Written in
- C++, Java, and JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux, macOS
- Version
- 2026.10.0+233
- Released
- October 14, 2026
- First release
- 2011
- Added to the catalogue
- March 26, 2023
- Versions listed
- 52
- Updates / year
- 8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 705,076
- GitHub stars
- 5,094
- GitHub forks
- 1,212
- Website
- posit.co
- winget ID
- Posit.RStudio
- Chocolatey package
- R.Studio
- Scoop package
- extras/rstudio
File types it opens (22)
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Frequently asked questions
Is RStudio free?
Yes. RStudio is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is RStudio safe to download?
The download comes from download1.rstudio.org; 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 RStudio 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 RStudio be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does RStudio 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 RStudio?
The versions page lists all 52 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 13, 2020.
Can I use RStudio without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to RStudio?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS), Haxe and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
