Streamlink is a command-line utility which pipes video streams from various services into a video player, such as VLC or mpv. The main purpose of Streamlink is to avoid resource-heavy and unoptimized websites, while still allowing the user to enjoy various streamed content. There is also a Python API available for developers who want access to the stream data.
This project was forked from Livestreamer, which is no longer maintained.
Publisher’s description
What is Streamlink?
Streamlink by Streamlink is open-source Windows software in the live streaming category. It ranks 9th by popularity among live streaming in this catalogue. It is written in Shell.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. 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 8.6.2-2, released on October 21, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 71 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 13 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 125,096 times. The source code on GitHub (streamlink/windows-builds) has 358 stars. Similar programs include Streamlabs Desktop, Sunshine and DistroAV.
Project description on GitHub: “Windows installer and portable archive builds for Streamlink.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 13 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Streamlink is an open-source live streaming tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Streamlink 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:
42DA326253BA53CDBFC080B4E143A37A33791D93C32B75BF2C7A0E9E6C105BCC· 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 71 versions ›71 versions over 6 years · about 13 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.6.2-2Latest | October 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.6.2-1 | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.6.1-1 | September 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.6.0-1 | September 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.5.0-1 | August 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.4.0-1 | May 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.3.0-1 | April 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.2.1-1 | March 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Streamlink.Streamlink -echoco install streamlink -yscoop install extras/streamlinkstreamlink-8.6.2-2-py314-x86_64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install streamlinkInformation
- Publisher
- Streamlink
- Category
- Live streaming
- Licence
- BSD-2-Clause
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/streamlink/windows-builds
- Written in
- Shell
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 8.6.2-2
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 71
- Updates / year
- 12.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 125,096
- GitHub stars
- 358
- GitHub forks
- 17
- Website
- streamlink.github.io
- winget ID
- Streamlink.Streamlink
- Chocolatey package
- streamlink
- Scoop package
- extras/streamlink
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Streamlink free?
Yes. Streamlink is open-source software under the BSD-2-Clause licence.
Is Streamlink 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 Streamlink 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 Streamlink be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Streamlink run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Streamlink?
The versions page lists all 71 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use Streamlink without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Streamlink?
Streamlabs Desktop, Sunshine, DistroAV, GPAC and obs-virtualcam. The alternatives page compares them.
