Aria2 Next

by AnInsomniacyv2.4.6

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Maintained aria2 fork with extensive bug fixes and modernized architecture

Install with winget

$ winget install --id AnInsomniacy.Aria2Next --exact --version 2.4.6

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

aria2 is remarkable open source software. For over a decade it has been one of the most capable

download engines available, trusted by countless tools and users worldwide. We are deeply grateful

to the original authors and contributors of the aria2 project. They built something that has stood

the test of time, and that enduring quality is the best testament to their vision and craftsmanship.

But upstream development has slowed dramatically in recent years. Dependencies grew stale, builds

broke on modern platforms, and a backlog of bugs went unaddressed. We picked up the baton: migrated

the codebase to a modern build framework, triaged and fixed a substantial number of upstream issues,

and introduced ED2K protocol support for the first time. A full audit trail is preserved in

docs/maintenance/upstream-issue-review/matrix.csv.

Aria2 Next is an actively maintained aria2-compatible engine for everyone, and it is also the embedded

engine used by Motrix Next. Original interfaces, including options, configuration, sessions, JSON-RPC,

and libaria2, remain intact so downstream projects get a seamless upgrade. The focus is straightforward:

release reliability, current dependency baselines, and ongoing compatibility fixes. Same engine, renewed

foundation.

Installers · v2.4.6

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	Portable	-		Direct
arm64	Portable	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Aria2 Next.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Aria2 Next on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id AnInsomniacy.Aria2Next --exact --version 2.4.6. winget downloads the installer from AnInsomniacy and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Aria2 Next silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id AnInsomniacy.Aria2Next --exact 2.4.6 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall Aria2 Next via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id AnInsomniacy.Aria2Next --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Aria2 Next's Apps & Features entry.

Is Aria2 Next free?

Aria2 Next is distributed under GPL-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/AnInsomniacy/aria2-next) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Aria2 Next work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Aria2 Next directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Aria2 Next up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id AnInsomniacy.Aria2Next --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Aria2 Next from microsoft/winget-pkgs.