Tableau Reader is a free desktop application that you can use to open and interact with data visualizations built in Tableau and shared locally.
Publisher’s description
What is Tableau Reader?
Tableau Reader is a free program for Windows from Tableau Software, LLC.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (WiX Burn). The main installer is 1 KB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 25.1.463, released on March 19, 2025. 11 versions are listed since October 24, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 7.8 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 7.8 a year)
- Small download (1 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: Tableau Reader is a free Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Tableau Reader safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.tableau.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8E41B20DFE1B76ED823D00802B6647AB672CC8978858078C31CD79CD84DBFBEC· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer 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 11 versions ›11 versions over 1 year · about 7.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.1.463Latest | March 19, 2025 | 1 KB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 24.3.425 | October 15, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 24.2.1060 | September 24, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 24.2.931 | August 23, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 24.2.801 | July 25, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 24.2.544 | July 2, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 24.1.1253 | June 27, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 24.1.1132 | June 4, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Tableau.Reader -eTableauReader-64bit-2025-1-0.exe /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {2772517B-578E-4A50-808D-D8CCD2804F6F} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask tableau-readerInformation
- Publisher
- Tableau Software, LLC
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn)
- Version
- 25.1.463
- Released
- March 19, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- November 20, 2023
- Versions listed
- 11
- Updates / year
- 7.8
- Website
- tableau.com
- winget ID
- Tableau.Reader
- MSI product code
- {2772517b-578e-4a50-808d-d8ccd2804f6f}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tableau Reader free?
Yes. Tableau Reader is free to use.
Is Tableau Reader safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.tableau.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 Tableau Reader 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 Tableau Reader be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Tableau Reader 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 Tableau Reader?
The versions page lists all 11 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 24, 2023.
