Xray, Penetrates Everything. Also the best v2ray-core, with XTLS support. Fully compatible configuration.
Publisher’s description
What is Xray-core?
Xray-core is an open-source vpn & proxy program for Windows from XTLS. It ranks 48th 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 26.3.27, released on March 27, 2026. 23 versions are listed since April 24, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 7.9 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (XTLS/Xray-core) has 42,243 stars. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and v2ray-core.
Project description on GitHub: “Xray, Penetrates Everything. Also the best v2ray-core. Where the magic happens. An open platform for various uses.”
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
- Frequent updates (about 7.9 a year)
- Large user base
In short: Xray-core is an open-source vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Xray-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:
D004C39288CE9ADA487C6F398C7C545F7D749E44BDFDD59DBC9F865AFBA4E1AD· 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 XTLS/Xray-core repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on August 15, 2022.
- Actively maintained10
- No known vulnerabilities10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Dependency update tool10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Code review4
- Pinned dependencies2
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Security policy0
- 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 23 versions ›23 versions over 3 years · about 7.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.3.27Latest | March 27, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 26.2.6 | February 6, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 26.2.4 | February 4, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 26.2.2 | February 2, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 26.1.31 | January 31, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 26.1.23 | January 23, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 26.1.18 | January 18, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 26.1.13 | January 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id XTLS.Xray-core -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- XTLS
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- MPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/XTLS/Xray-core
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 26.3.27
- Released
- March 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 24, 2023
- Versions listed
- 23
- Updates / year
- 7.9
- GitHub stars
- 42,243
- GitHub forks
- 6,022
- Website
- xtls.github.io
- winget ID
- XTLS.Xray-core
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Xray-core free?
Yes. Xray-core is open-source software under the MPL-2.0 licence.
Is Xray-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 Xray-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 Xray-core run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Xray-core?
The versions page lists all 23 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 24, 2023.
Can I use Xray-core without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Xray-core?
OpenVPN, nginx, v2ray-core, v2rayN and Tailscale. The alternatives page compares them.
