foobar2000 is a free audio player written by Peter Pawlowski. It plays local music files in a wide range of formats and can be extended with components, including official ones from the author and many third-party ones. Version 2.26.1 was released on October 9, 2026 for Windows, with matching builds for macOS and Android; the iOS app is at 2.25.9.
Our file check
File check — 17 October 2026 UTC: We downloaded the official installer foobar2000-x64_v2.26.1.exe (Windows x64 installer, 7.6 MB) from www.foobar2000.org and did not run it.
SHA-256: 72fe15a88b085ee4e49d68114e2bb9655000c2e0fdf40dcc128bbef8bcaf3600. The publisher does not publish a checksum, so this is the value we measured; use it only for this exact file. Windows reports a valid Authenticode signature from Illustrate Ltd.
A matching hash proves the file is byte-for-byte the publisher’s release. It is not a malware scan, and we did not install or test the program. Check your own copy with our SHA-256 checker.
Who it suits
People with a large collection of their own music files who want precise control over playback, tagging, conversion and the interface. It starts plain; its strength is in configuration, not a polished default look.
Get the official version
- Windows: foobar2000.org/windows offers 32-bit, 64-bit and ARM installers.
- Mac: a .dmg on foobar2000.org/mac.
- Android: Google Play, or APK files for ARM and x86 (32- and 64-bit) on foobar2000.org/android.
- iPhone and iPad: the App Store. foobar2000.org’s own iOS link redirects there; the store lists the publisher as Illustrate Limited.
Stable or preview?
Each platform page lists a “latest stable version” and a “latest preview version” (2.26 previews in September 2026). Previews add new features first. The iOS 2.26 preview requires iOS/iPadOS 18.6 or newer.
Price and licence
The desktop player is free. Its licence allows redistributing only unmodified installers, so a “foobar2000” download that arrives as a zip of binaries or a repack is not what the author publishes. The mobile listings on Google Play mention in-app purchases.
System requirements
- Windows: “a computer not older than 20 years, running Windows 7 or newer”.
- macOS: macOS 11 Big Sur or newer, Intel or Apple silicon.
- Android: Android 7.0 or newer; phones, tablets and TVs.
- iOS / iPadOS: 12.1 or newer for the stable app.
Questions
Which Windows installer should I use?
The 64-bit installer suits most PCs. Use the ARM installer on Windows on ARM devices and the 32-bit one only on 32-bit Windows.
Where do I get components?
From foobar2000.org’s Components section, which lists official components and third-party ones. The site also offers a free Encoder Pack for the Converter.
Can I install foobar2000 with winget?
Yes: winget install PeterPawlowski.foobar2000 downloads the 64-bit installer from foobar2000.org.
