WinMTR is a free MS Windows visual application that combines the functionality
of the traceroute and ping in a single network diagnostic tool. WinMTR is Open
Source Software, maintained by Appnor MSP, a fully managed hosting & cloud
provider.
It was started in 2000 by Vasile Laurentiu Stanimir as a clone for the popular
Matt’s Traceroute (hence MTR) Linux/UNIX utility.
Publisher’s description
What is WinMTR?
WinMTR by leeter is open-source Windows software in the network tools category. It ranks 25th by popularity among network tools in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 43,572 times. The source code on GitHub (leeter/WinMTR-refresh) has 93 stars. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and iPerf3.
Project description on GitHub: “IPv6 support and Unicode rebuild of WinMTR”
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
In short: WinMTR is an open-source network tool tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is WinMTR 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:
384205137226365E0EA58481779D07ABA88E1FCD16FE2CB39B7F419CFDF92252· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.99Latest | November 11, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id leeter.WinMTR -echoco install winmtr-redux -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- leeter
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/leeter/WinMTR-refresh
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.99
- Released
- November 11, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- December 15, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 43,572
- GitHub stars
- 93
- GitHub forks
- 8
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- leeter.WinMTR
- Chocolatey package
- winmtr-redux
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is WinMTR free?
Yes. WinMTR is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is WinMTR 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 WinMTR 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 WinMTR run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use WinMTR without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to WinMTR?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, iPerf3, Nmap and simplewall. The alternatives page compares them.
