A cross-platform video and media downloader
Publisher’s description
What is YTDown?
YTDown by JustinNguyen is open-source Windows software. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) 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 2026.5.21, released on May 21, 2026. The version history goes back to May 8, 2026: 29 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (JustinNguyen9979/YTDown) has 15 stars.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: YTDown is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is YTDown 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:
6C88F0B272AA07E439C1C79376590C90F271E48E94B0A8184D2CE88A37F1B782· 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 29 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.5.21Latest | May 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.5.20 | May 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.5.19 | May 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.5.18 | May 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.5.16 | May 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.5.15.2 | May 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.5.15.1 | May 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2026.5.15 | May 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JustinNguyen.YTDown -eYTDown-2026.5.21-Windows-Setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- JustinNguyen
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/JustinNguyen9979/YTDown
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2026.5.21
- Released
- May 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 8, 2026
- Versions listed
- 29
- GitHub stars
- 15
- GitHub forks
- 8
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- JustinNguyen.YTDown
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is YTDown free?
Yes. YTDown is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is YTDown 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 YTDown 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 YTDown be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does YTDown 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 YTDown?
The versions page lists all 29 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 8, 2026.