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Publisher’s description
What is v2ray-core?
v2ray-core is an open-source vpn & proxy program for Windows from v2fly. It ranks 9th by popularity among vpn & proxy in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.53.0, released on August 2, 2026. 6 versions are listed since February 20, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 77,982 times. The source code on GitHub (v2fly/v2ray-core) has 34,698 stars. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and v2rayN.
Project description on GitHub: “A platform for building proxies to bypass network restrictions.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Large user base
In short: v2ray-core is an open-source vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs.
Is v2ray-core 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:
46EE170D031EA3BE79CC583E61E6335A612E4C87925DEED2A7179B0A5FB79F60· 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 v2fly/v2ray-core repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Security policy10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Fuzzing10
- Licence declared10
- Static code analysis10
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.53.0Latest | August 2, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 5.52.0 | July 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 5.51.2 | May 18, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 5.49.0 | April 12, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 5.48.0 | March 26, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 5.46.0 | February 20, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id v2fly.v2ray-core -echoco install v2ray -yscoop install main/v2rayRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- v2fly
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/v2fly/v2ray-core
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 5.53.0
- Released
- August 2, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 77,982
- GitHub stars
- 34,698
- GitHub forks
- 5,088
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- v2fly.v2ray-core
- Chocolatey package
- v2ray
- Scoop package
- main/v2ray
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is v2ray-core free?
Yes. v2ray-core is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is v2ray-core 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 v2ray-core 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 v2ray-core run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of v2ray-core?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 20, 2026.
Can I use v2ray-core without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to v2ray-core?
OpenVPN, nginx, v2rayN, Tailscale and Proton VPN. The alternatives page compares them.
