Wasmer is a fast and secure WebAssembly runtime that enables super lightweight containers to run anywhere: from Desktop to the Cloud, Edge and IoT devices.
Publisher’s description
What is Wasmer?
Wasmer by Wasmer, Inc. is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 7.5.0, released on October 1, 2026. The version history goes back to September 29, 2021: 57 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 11 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (wasmerio/wasmer) has 21,183 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .wasm. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Project description on GitHub: “🚀 Fast and lightweight sandboxes for your apps and AI agents”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 11 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Wasmer is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Wasmer 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:
145264808DB66977CB48E928A13F996A5222A6E2B699442560B722D580B5FA55· 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 wasmerio/wasmer repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- Security policy10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Fuzzing10
- Branch protection8
- Code review7
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- No binaries in the repository0
- Signed releases0
- Pinned dependencies0
- 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 57 versions ›57 versions over 5 years · about 11 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5.0Latest | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 7.4.2 | September 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 7.4.1 | September 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 7.4.0 | August 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 7.3.0 | August 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 7.2.1 | July 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 7.2.0 | June 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 7.1.0 | March 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Wasmer.Wasmer -escoop install main/wasmerwasmer-windows.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Program files (.exe): wasmer.exe, wasmer-headless.exe, wax.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install wasmerInformation
- Publisher
- Wasmer, Inc.
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/wasmerio/wasmer
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 7.5.0
- Released
- October 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 29, 2021
- Versions listed
- 57
- Updates / year
- 11.4
- GitHub stars
- 21,183
- GitHub forks
- 1,025
- Website
- wasmer.io
- winget ID
- Wasmer.Wasmer
- Scoop package
- main/wasmer
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wasmer free?
Yes. Wasmer is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Wasmer 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 Wasmer 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 Wasmer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Wasmer 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 Wasmer?
The versions page lists all 57 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 29, 2021.
What are alternatives to Wasmer?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
