A simple cross-platform media player that lets you play and stream various formats and supports JavaScript to add extra features!
Publisher’s description
What is SimpliPlay?
SimpliPlay by Anirudh Sevugan is open-source Windows software in the video players category. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.3.0.0, released on October 24, 2026. The version history goes back to June 16, 2026: 8 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (A-Star100/simpliplay-desktop) has 1 stars. Similar programs include VLC media player, MPC-HC and QuickTime.
Project description on GitHub: “The desktop app for the cross-platform video player SimpliPlay :D”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
In short: SimpliPlay is an open-source video player tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SimpliPlay 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:
C410C566103C64921A0016EB203CDCA36A26A5F950FAEF21327A7788A56E6090· 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 8 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3.0.0Latest | October 24, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.2.9.0 | September 24, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.2.8.0 | September 11, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.2.7.0 | August 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.2.6.0 | August 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.2.5.0 | August 10, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.2.1.8 | July 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.2.1.6 | June 16, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AnirudhSevugan.SimpliPlay -eSimpliPlay-x64-winget-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Anirudh Sevugan
- Category
- Video players
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/A-Star100/simpliplay-desktop
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.3.0.0
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 18, 2026
- Versions listed
- 8
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- AnirudhSevugan.SimpliPlay
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is SimpliPlay free?
Yes. SimpliPlay is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is SimpliPlay 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 SimpliPlay 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 SimpliPlay be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SimpliPlay run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of SimpliPlay?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 16, 2026.
What are alternatives to SimpliPlay?
VLC media player, MPC-HC, QuickTime, MPC-BE and MPV (Official CI build, MSVC). The alternatives page compares them.
