VisualVM is a tool that provides a visual interface for viewing detailed information about Java applications while they are running on a Java Virtual Machine (JVM). VisualVM organizes JVM data that is retrieved by the Java Development Kit (JDK) tools and presents the information in a way that allows data on multiple Java applications to be quickly viewed—both local applications and applications that are running on remote hosts. Programmers can also capture data about the JVM software and save the data to the local system, and then view the data later or share it with others. VisualVM is built on the NetBeans Platform; its architecture is modular and easy to extend with plugins.
This tool was bundled directly with JDK 6 through JDK 8. As of November 2020 VisualVM is actively developed.
VisualVM has features of use to application developers, system administrators, quality engineers and application users submitting bug reports.
What is VisualVM?
VisualVM is an open-source languages & sdk program for Windows from Oracle Corporation. It is written in Java. Besides Windows, it is available for cross-platform.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,450 times. The source code on GitHub (oracle/visualvm) has 3,275 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 3 of our languages. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “VisualVM is an All-in-One Java Troubleshooting Tool”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on cross-platform
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: VisualVM is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 32-bit PCs.
Is VisualVM 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:
6884C908C9E10A959DEA8E7B168B496515C0310D6B86A35CE96B8197231F4EF3· 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 oracle/visualvm repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- Security policy10
- Licence declared9
- Code review0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Static code analysis0
- No binaries in the repository0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Branch protection0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2.1Latest | October 8, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Oracle.VisualVM -echoco install VisualVM -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Oracle Corporation
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- GNU General Public License 2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/oracle/visualvm
- Written in
- Java
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Other platforms
- cross-platform
- Version
- 2.2.1
- Released
- October 8, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 8, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,450
- GitHub stars
- 3,275
- GitHub forks
- 335
- winget ID
- Oracle.VisualVM
- Chocolatey package
- VisualVM
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is VisualVM free?
Yes. VisualVM is open-source software under the GNU General Public License 2.0 licence.
Is VisualVM 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 VisualVM 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 VisualVM run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use VisualVM without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to VisualVM?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
