SQL Developer offers complete end-to-end development of your PL/SQL applications, a worksheet for running queries and scripts, a DBA console for managing the database, a reports interface, a complete data modeling solution, and a migration platform for moving your 3rd party databases to Oracle.
Publisher’s description
What is SQL Developer?
SQL Developer by Oracle Corporation is free Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for Any CPU Windows. The main installer is 498.1 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.2.0, released on July 14, 2026. The version history goes back to December 16, 2024: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.3 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- Large download (498.1 MB)
In short: SQL Developer is a free Windows tool for Any CPU PCs.
Is SQL Developer safe to download?
- The file is served by download.oracle.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2D97D39B397EB9E97EF4B7AF46A6CEFDF64B7EE8BC3D911776771AFC200F0C0A· 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 2 years · about 1.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.2.0Latest | July 14, 2026 | 498.1 MB | Any CPU ZIP |
| 24.3.1 | December 16, 2024 | — | Any CPU ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Oracle.SQLDeveloper -escoop install extras/sqldeveloperRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Oracle Corporation
- Licence
- Oracle No-Fee Terms and Conditions
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 26.2.0
- Released
- July 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 19, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.3
- Website
- oracle.com
- winget ID
- Oracle.SQLDeveloper
- Scoop package
- extras/sqldeveloper
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SQL Developer free?
Yes. SQL Developer is free to use.
Is SQL Developer safe to download?
The download comes from download.oracle.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 SQL Developer 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 SQL Developer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Where can I download an older version of SQL Developer?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 16, 2024.
Can I use SQL Developer without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
