ZXPInstaller is a simple cross platform (OS X and Windows) installer for third party Adobe extensions (.zxp files).
It serves as a replacement for the Extension Manager which no longer is not supported after CC 2014.
It provides a drag-and-drop GUI for installation, and a website to which extension developers can point users to download the installer.
Publisher’s description
What is ZXPInstaller?
ZXPInstaller by ELEMENTS Media Storage is open-source Windows software. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for Any CPU Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.8.2, released on November 22, 2021. The version history goes back to June 1, 2021: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (elements-storage/ZXPInstaller) has 382 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Open Source ZXP Installer for Adobe Extensions”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: ZXPInstaller is an open-source Windows tool for Any CPU PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ZXPInstaller 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:
BF2C7E9F9F33AFF0FD34F4F637BFD39FE9839ABA308F6F1CFA7A070927656246· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8.2Latest | November 22, 2021 | — | Any CPU EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.6.3 | June 1, 2021 | — | Any CPU EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id guideguide.ZXPInstaller -eZXPInstaller-Setup-1.8.2.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ELEMENTS Media Storage
- Licence
- GNU General Public License v2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/elements-storage/ZXPInstaller
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.8.2
- Released
- November 22, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- June 1, 2021
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 382
- GitHub forks
- 61
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- guideguide.ZXPInstaller
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ZXPInstaller free?
Yes. ZXPInstaller is open-source software under the GNU General Public License v2.0 licence.
Is ZXPInstaller 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 ZXPInstaller 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 ZXPInstaller be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ZXPInstaller run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Where can I download an older version of ZXPInstaller?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 1, 2021.
Can I use ZXPInstaller without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.