Create a local web server in just a few clicks with an easy to use interface. Built with Electron.
Publisher’s description
What is Simple Web Server?
Simple Web Server by Simple Web Server is open-source Windows software. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.2.17, released on October 12, 2025. The version history goes back to February 9, 2024: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.6 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (terreng/simple-web-server) has 578 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Create a local web server in just a few clicks with an easy to use interface. Built with Electron.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: Simple Web Server is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Simple Web Server 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:
A52C9CAB4513BA2831D2982CEC9D032E34CC2DF44A996E7D90E746D474390C3D· 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
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 2 years · about 3.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.17Latest | October 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.2.15 | January 15, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.2.14 | December 23, 2024 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.2.12 | July 13, 2024 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.2.11 | May 20, 2024 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.2.10 | February 9, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id terreng.SimpleWebServer -eSimple-Web-Server-Installer-1.2.17-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Simple Web Server
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/terreng/simple-web-server
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.2.17
- Released
- October 12, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- April 9, 2024
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 3.6
- GitHub stars
- 578
- GitHub forks
- 125
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- terreng.SimpleWebServer
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Simple Web Server free?
Yes. Simple Web Server is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Simple Web Server 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 Simple Web Server 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 Simple Web Server be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Simple Web Server run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Simple Web Server?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 9, 2024.