Apache NetBeans

Apache NetBeans 31

NetBeans IDE: An all-inclusive IDE for Java

  • By Apache NetBeans
  • Open Source
  • Updated Aug 14, 2026
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About Apache NetBeans

Apache NetBeans is much more than a text editor. It highlights source code syntactically and semantically, lets you easily refactor code, with a range of handy and powerful tools.

What's new in 31

Apache NetBeans 31 installers / packages provided by Friends of Apache NetBeans.
These packages are built with NBPackage using the Apache NetBeans release candidate binary zip and the Eclipse Temurin build of OpenJDK 26. The packages themselves are not released by the Apache Software Foundation.
For more information about Apache NetBeans release candidates, please see the discussion at https://github.com/apache/netbeans/discussions/9512

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Technical details

PublisherApache NetBeans
AuthorThe Apache Software Foundation
Version31
Release date2026-08-14
LicenseApache-2.0
Installer typeinno
Architecturex64
Package IDFriendsOfApacheNetBeans.NetBeans

Install Apache NetBeans from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=FriendsOfApacheNetBeans.NetBeans -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=FriendsOfApacheNetBeans.NetBeans -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=FriendsOfApacheNetBeans.NetBeans -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"Apache-NetBeans-31.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-

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Apache NetBeans version history

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Frequently asked questions

Is Apache NetBeans free?

Yes. Apache NetBeans is free and open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license.

What is the latest version of Apache NetBeans?

The latest version is 31, released on Aug 14, 2026.

Is it safe to download Apache NetBeans?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with f5af67c28d9a794eb47a7f6efcf70c2a09256a2efe0888fc684dd84dfec9ce2d.

Which Windows versions does Apache NetBeans support?

Apache NetBeans runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install Apache NetBeans silently?

Run the offline installer with "Apache-NetBeans-31.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=FriendsOfApacheNetBeans.NetBeans -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Apache NetBeans?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Apache NetBeans and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=FriendsOfApacheNetBeans.NetBeans -e.

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