The Rust programming language helps you write faster, more reliable software. High-level ergonomics and low-level control are often at odds in programming language design; Rust challenges that conflict. Through balancing powerful technical capacity and a great developer experience, Rust gives you the option to control low-level details (such as memory usage) without all the hassle traditionally associated with such control.
Publisher’s description
What is Rust (GNU)?
Rust (GNU) by The Rust Project Developers is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.99.1, released on October 15, 2026. The version history goes back to October 25, 2021: 75 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 15 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (rust-lang/rust) has 120,659 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and CMake.
Project description on GitHub: “Empowering everyone to build reliable and efficient software.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 15 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Rust (GNU) is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Rust (GNU) safe to download?
- The file is served by static.rust-lang.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8A5C93727D7AC758554193C7ECE9916FA3C7AA1E9478A3A42E18C2E0A3ED2D2C· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the rust-lang/rust repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Code review10
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Security policy10
- Fuzzing10
- No binaries in the repository9
- Branch protection5
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- 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 75 versions ›75 versions over 5 years · about 15 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.99.1Latest | October 15, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.99.0 | October 1, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.98.1 | September 3, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.98.0 | August 20, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.97.1 | July 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 1.97.0 | July 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 1.96.1 | June 30, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.96.0 | June 3, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
Release cycle and support
Version 1.99.1 belongs to the 1.99 release line, still supported, with no end date announced.
| Release line | Released | Support ends | Latest version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.99 | October 1, 2026 | not announced | 1.99.1 | Supported |
| 1.98 | August 20, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | 1.98.1 | End of life |
| 1.97 | July 9, 2026 | August 20, 2026 | 1.97.1 | End of life |
| 1.96 | May 28, 2026 | July 9, 2026 | 1.96.1 | End of life |
| 1.95 | April 16, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | 1.95.0 | End of life |
| 1.94 | March 6, 2026 | April 16, 2026 | 1.94.1 | End of life |
| 1.93 | January 22, 2026 | March 6, 2026 | 1.93.1 | End of life |
| 1.92 | December 11, 2025 | January 22, 2026 | 1.92.0 | End of life |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Rustlang.Rust.GNU -escoop install main/rust-gnumsiexec /i rust-1.99.1-x86_64-pc-windows-gnu.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {E8723D09-E544-4E8D-AC22-ECB79C9704FA} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install rustInformation
- Publisher
- The Rust Project Developers
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- Apache-2.0 AND MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/rust-lang/rust
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.99.1
- Released
- October 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 24, 2021
- Versions listed
- 75
- Updates / year
- 15.1
- GitHub stars
- 120,659
- GitHub forks
- 18,746
- Website
- rust-lang.org
- winget ID
- Rustlang.Rust.GNU
- Scoop package
- main/rust-gnu
- MSI product code
- {E8723D09-E544-4E8D-AC22-ECB79C9704FA}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rust (GNU) free?
Yes. Rust (GNU) is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 AND MIT licence.
Is Rust (GNU) safe to download?
The download comes from static.rust-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 Rust (GNU) 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 Rust (GNU) be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Rust (GNU) run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Rust (GNU)?
The versions page lists all 75 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 25, 2021.
What are alternatives to Rust (GNU)?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, CMake, Deno and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
