Aria2
Aria2 is a free, open-source downloader and converter for Windows, macOS and Linux. Aria2 is a lightweight multi-protocol & multi-source, cross platform download utility operated in command-line. It has 43,303 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at aria2/aria2.
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About Aria2
aria2 - The ultra fast download utility ======================================= Disclaimer ---------- This program comes with no warranty. You must use this program at your own risk.
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Is Aria2 free and open source?
Yes. Aria2's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-2.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Aria2?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: release-1.37.0) or the project website.
Is Aria2 still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Jun 25, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.