Scratch is the world’s largest coding community for children and a coding language with a simple visual interface that allows young people to create digital stories, games, and animations. Scratch is designed, developed, and moderated by the Scratch Foundation, a nonprofit organization.
Scratch promotes computational thinking and problem solving skills; creative teaching and learning; self-expression and collaboration; and equity in computing.
Scratch is always free and is available in more than 70 languages.
Publisher’s description
What is Scratch 3?
Scratch 3 by Scratch Foundation is free Windows software in the pc games category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 204.8 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.32.1, released on August 12, 2026. The version history goes back to June 18, 2021: 8 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.6 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 3 file types, including .sb, .sb3 and .sb2. Similar programs include RetroArch, OpenTTD and Steam.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: Scratch 3 is a free pc game tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Scratch 3 safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.scratch.mit.edu, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7099EFBCF059F880C4F48A5B2238F6F30482A8E75D0AA0C5424DDA95F4A61924· 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 8 versions ›8 versions over 5 years · about 1.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.32.1Latest | August 12, 2026 | 204.8 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.29.1 | March 6, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.28.0 | February 11, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.27.0 | November 20, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.26.0 | September 29, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.25.0 | August 16, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.24.0 | July 23, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.23.1 | June 18, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MITMediaLab.Scratch.3 -e"Scratch 3.32.1 Setup.exe" /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Scratch Foundation
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.32.1
- Released
- August 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 18, 2021
- Versions listed
- 8
- Updates / year
- 1.6
- Website
- scratch.mit.edu
- winget ID
- MITMediaLab.Scratch.3
File types it opens (3)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Scratch 3 free?
Yes. Scratch 3 is free to use.
Is Scratch 3 safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.scratch.mit.edu, 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 Scratch 3 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 Scratch 3 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Scratch 3 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Scratch 3?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 18, 2021.
Can I use Scratch 3 without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Scratch 3?
RetroArch, OpenTTD, Steam, Celestia and PPSSPP. The alternatives page compares them.
