Tailwind CSS is an open-source CSS framework. Unlike other frameworks, like Bootstrap, it does not provide a series of predefined classes for elements such as buttons or tables. Instead, it creates a list of "utility" CSS classes that can be used to style each element by mixing and matching.
For example, in other traditional systems, there would be a class message-warning that would apply a yellow background color and bold text. To achieve this result in Tailwind, one would have to apply a set of classes created by the library: bg-yellow-300 and font-bold.
As of 23 June 2026, Tailwind CSS has over 95,700 stars on GitHub.
The utility-first concept refers to the main differentiating feature of Tailwind. Instead of creating classes around components (button, panel, menu, textbox ...), classes are built around a specific style element (yellow color, bold font, very large text, center element...). Each of these classes is called a utility class.
What is Tailwind CSS?
Tailwind CSS is an open-source program for Windows from Tailwind Labs. The first release dates back to 2019. It is written in Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Besides Windows, it is available for cross-platform.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.3.3, released on July 16, 2026. 81 versions are listed since August 5, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 21 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (tailwindlabs/tailwindcss) has 97,968 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 11 of our languages.
Project description on GitHub: “A utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 21 a year)
- Also runs on cross-platform
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Tailwind CSS is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Tailwind CSS 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:
E0E260CE048014E9268F6237FF18F8CCF02CEF521CBD0AE04E82C2CDF7AA3955· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the tailwindlabs/tailwindcss repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- Actively maintained10
- Restricted token permissions10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Pinned dependencies10
- Licence declared10
- Fuzzing10
- Published packages10
- Code review6
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 81 versions ›81 versions over 4 years · about 21 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3.3Latest | July 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 4.3.2 | June 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 4.3.1 | June 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 4.3.0 | May 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 4.2.4 | April 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 4.2.3 | April 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 4.2.2 | March 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 4.2.1 | February 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Release cycle and support
Version 4.3.3 belongs to the 4.3 release line, still supported, with no end date announced.
| Release line | Released | Support ends | Latest version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | May 8, 2026 | not announced | 4.3.3 | Supported |
| 4.2 | February 18, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | 4.2.4 | End of life |
| 4.1 | April 1, 2025 | February 18, 2026 | 4.1.18 | End of life |
| 4.0 | January 21, 2025 | April 1, 2025 | 4.0.17 | End of life |
| 3.4 | December 18, 2023 | February 28, 2027 | 3.4.19 | Supported |
| 3.3 | March 28, 2023 | December 18, 2023 | 3.3.7 | End of life |
| 3.2 | October 19, 2022 | March 28, 2023 | 3.2.7 | End of life |
| 3.1 | June 8, 2022 | October 19, 2022 | 3.1.8 | End of life |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TailwindLabs.TailwindCSS -escoop install main/tailwindcssProgram files (.exe): tailwindcss.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install tailwindcssInformation
- Publisher
- Tailwind Labs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/tailwindlabs/tailwindcss
- Written in
- Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript, and TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Other platforms
- cross-platform
- Version
- 4.3.3
- Released
- July 16, 2026
- First release
- 2019
- Added to the catalogue
- September 29, 2022
- Versions listed
- 81
- Updates / year
- 20.5
- GitHub stars
- 97,968
- GitHub forks
- 8,459
- Website
- tailwindcss.com
- winget ID
- TailwindLabs.TailwindCSS
- Scoop package
- main/tailwindcss
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tailwind CSS free?
Yes. Tailwind CSS is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Tailwind CSS 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 Tailwind CSS 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 Tailwind CSS 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 Tailwind CSS?
The versions page lists all 81 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 5, 2022.
Can I use Tailwind CSS without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.