A C# port of shadowsocks
Publisher’s description
What is shadowsocks-windows?
shadowsocks-windows by shadowsocks is open-source Windows software in the vpn & proxy category. It ranks 15th by popularity among vpn & proxy in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 21,513 times. The source code on GitHub (shadowsocks/shadowsocks-windows) has 59,523 stars. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and Tailscale.
Project description on GitHub: “A C# port of shadowsocks”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: shadowsocks-windows is an open-source vpn & proxy tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is shadowsocks-windows safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
62B74A688D22BFDF20F673A351580029D7B9DE67C6FACC9A5613B22B3F798968· 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 shadowsocks/shadowsocks-windows repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared9
- Branch protection1
- Code review0
- Actively maintained0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4.1.0Latest | July 1, 2024 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id shadowsocks.shadowsocks-windows -echoco install shadowsocks -yscoop install extras/shadowsocksRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- shadowsocks
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- GPL v3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/shadowsocks/shadowsocks-windows
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 4.4.1.0
- Released
- July 1, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- July 1, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 21,513
- GitHub stars
- 59,523
- GitHub forks
- 16,142
- winget ID
- shadowsocks.shadowsocks-windows
- Chocolatey package
- shadowsocks
- Scoop package
- extras/shadowsocks
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is shadowsocks-windows free?
Yes. shadowsocks-windows is open-source software under the GPL v3 licence.
Is shadowsocks-windows safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, 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 shadowsocks-windows 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.
Does shadowsocks-windows run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use shadowsocks-windows without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to shadowsocks-windows?
OpenVPN, nginx, Tailscale, Proton VPN and sing-box. The alternatives page compares them.
