Create snippets of text for support responses, sales outreach, or even common emails and save them in TextExpander.
Publisher’s description
What is TextExpander?
TextExpander by TextExpander, Inc. is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (WiX Burn) and MSI installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 735 KB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 254.8.5.999, released on October 21, 2026. The version history goes back to January 13, 2025: 15 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.6 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 97,328 times.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 7.6 a year)
- Small download (735 KB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: TextExpander is a Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is TextExpander safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.textexpander.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
5A51A7752C3EF2703BD69EBC86EB60FA476EAE7306BFF550CB4B1FB1B1D0DD6D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 24, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 15 versions ›15 versions over 2 years · about 7.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 254.8.5.999Latest | October 21, 2026 | 410.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 254.8.4.804 | September 17, 2026 | 238.2 MB | 32-bit MSI64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit MSI32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 254.8.4.704 | August 13, 2026 | 237.8 MB | 64-bit MSI32-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit MSI64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 254.8.4.603 | August 4, 2026 | 237.8 MB | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 254.8.4.504 | July 14, 2026 | 240.4 MB | 64-bit MSI32-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit MSI64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 254.8.4.402 | May 26, 2026 | 238.9 MB | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit MSI64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 254.8.4.307 | April 27, 2026 | 238.9 MB | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI32-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 254.8.4.209 | March 16, 2026 | 185.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)32-bit MSI32-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TextExpander.TextExpander -echoco install textexpander -yTextExpanderSetup-8.5.exe /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {69DDC196-68BF-4988-A4B2-D7882E5D19A9} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask textexpanderInformation
- Publisher
- TextExpander, Inc.
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn), MSI
- Version
- 254.8.5.999
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 13, 2025
- Versions listed
- 15
- Updates / year
- 7.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 97,328
- Website
- textexpander.com
- winget ID
- TextExpander.TextExpander
- Chocolatey package
- textexpander
- MSI product code
- {69ddc196-68bf-4988-a4b2-d7882e5d19a9}
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Frequently asked questions
Is TextExpander free?
TextExpander is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is TextExpander safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.textexpander.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 TextExpander 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 TextExpander be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does TextExpander run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of TextExpander?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 13, 2025.