Cross-platform GUI proxy utility (Empowered by sing-box)
Publisher’s description
What is Throne?
Throne is an open-source vpn & proxy program for Windows from Throneproj. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.3.2, released on September 29, 2026. 20 versions are listed since August 14, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 18 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (throneproj/Throne) has 7,542 stars. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and Proton VPN.
Project description on GitHub: “Cross-platform GUI proxy utility (Empowered by sing-box)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 18 a year)
- Large user base
In short: Throne is an open-source vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Throne 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:
4DF6A09EABC19A797B7E94B49790C63E3E5A90749898B5749F496D2A44E9C0C7· 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 20 versions ›20 versions over 1 year · about 18 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3.2Latest | September 29, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.1.6 | June 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.5 | June 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.4 | May 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.3 | May 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.2 | April 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.1 | March 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.0 | March 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Throneproj.Throne -escoop install extras/throneThrone-1.3.2-windows-universal-installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Throneproj
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/throneproj/Throne
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.3.2
- Released
- September 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 14, 2025
- Versions listed
- 20
- Updates / year
- 17.7
- GitHub stars
- 7,542
- GitHub forks
- 447
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Throneproj.Throne
- Scoop package
- extras/throne
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Throne free?
Yes. Throne is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Throne 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 Throne 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 Throne be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Throne run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Throne?
The versions page lists all 20 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 14, 2025.
Can I use Throne without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Throne?
OpenVPN, nginx, Proton VPN, sing-box and Tailscale. The alternatives page compares them.
