Syncplay synchronises the position and play state of multiple media players so that the viewers can watch the same thing at the same time.
This means that when one person pauses/unpauses playback or seeks (jumps position) within their media player then this will be replicated
across all media players connected to the same server and in the same 'room' (viewing session). When a new person joins they will also be
synchronised. Syncplay also includes text-based chat so you can discuss a video as you watch it (or you could use third-party Voice over
IP software to talk over a video).
Publisher’s description
What is Syncplay?
Syncplay by Syncplay is open-source Windows software in the servers & self-hosting category. It ranks 12th by popularity among servers & self-hosting in this catalogue. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.7.6, released on February 19, 2026. The version history goes back to April 27, 2023: 7 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.5 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 3,046 times. The source code on GitHub (Syncplay/syncplay) has 2,701 stars. Similar programs include Caddy, Universal Media Server and Papercut SMTP.
Project description on GitHub: “Client/server to synchronize media playback on mpv/VLC/MPC-HC/MPC-BE on many computers”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Syncplay is an open-source servers & self-hosting tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Syncplay 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:
76D0614A97DD2695F2B00988847BABFD53F7EC6CE5C6914ACD7F875D7F2EB1D3· 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 7 versions ›7 versions over 3 years · about 2.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7.6Latest | February 19, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.5 | February 19, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.4 | March 21, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.3 | April 29, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.2 | April 5, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.1 | November 24, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7.0 | April 27, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Syncplay.Syncplay -echoco install syncplay -yscoop install extras/syncplaySyncplay-1.7.6-Setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Syncplay
- Category
- Servers & self-hosting
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Syncplay/syncplay
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.7.6
- Released
- February 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 27, 2023
- Versions listed
- 7
- Updates / year
- 2.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 3,046
- GitHub stars
- 2,701
- GitHub forks
- 270
- Website
- syncplay.pl
- winget ID
- Syncplay.Syncplay
- Chocolatey package
- syncplay
- Scoop package
- extras/syncplay
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Syncplay free?
Yes. Syncplay is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Syncplay 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 Syncplay 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 Syncplay be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Syncplay run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Syncplay?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 27, 2023.
What are alternatives to Syncplay?
Caddy, Universal Media Server, Papercut SMTP, Jellyfin Media Player and Plex. The alternatives page compares them.
