Wing 101 is a very simple free Python IDE designed for teaching beginning programmers. It omits most features found in Wing Pro.
Publisher’s description
What is Wing 101?
Wing 101 is a free ides & code editor program for Windows from Wingware.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 12.0.2.0, released on August 13, 2026. 13 versions are listed since October 24, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 3.4 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .py and .wpr. Similar programs include OpenCode, Apache NetBeans and RStudio.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Wing 101 is a free ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Wing 101 safe to download?
- The file is served by wingware.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B91722D3FDBC8DEEC7EAB20E737B371ED05C1586CEDFAA9A1233EF71AC115E64· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 13 versions ›13 versions over 4 years · about 3.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.0.2.0Latest | August 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 12.0.1.0 | July 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 11.1.0.0 | March 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 11.0.6.0 | October 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 11.0.4.0 | September 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 11.0.2.0 | July 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 11.0.1.0 | June 4, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 10.0.10.0 | May 29, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Wingware.Wing.101 -escoop install extras/wing-101wing-101-12.0.2.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Wingware
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 12.0.2.0
- Released
- August 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 31, 2024
- Versions listed
- 13
- Updates / year
- 3.4
- Website
- wingware.com
- winget ID
- Wingware.Wing.101
- Scoop package
- extras/wing-101
File types it opens (2)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wing 101 free?
Yes. Wing 101 is free to use.
Is Wing 101 safe to download?
The download comes from wingware.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 Wing 101 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 Wing 101 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Wing 101 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 Wing 101?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 24, 2022.
What are alternatives to Wing 101?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, RStudio, Node.js (LTS) and Thonny. The alternatives page compares them.
