About opentrack
Application dedicated to tracking user's head movements and relaying the information to games and flight simulation software.
opentrack 2026.1.0
Head tracking software for MS Windows, Linux, and Apple OSX
- By opentrack
- Open Source
- Updated Dec 31, 2025
What's new in 2026.1.0
Features
- tracker/neuralnet: add new model (@DaWelter).
- tracker/neuralnet: add new resolutions and framerates (@DaWelter, @sthalik).
- tracker/neuralnet: add back 0.2 models.
- Add a very thorough and complete Chinese translation (@renzhefeilong did the amazing work here).
- Add gamepad shortcut input for XInput devices such as gamepads. You need to install the GameInput
redistributable (@sthalik).
- Add camera offset implementation used for camera trackers when the camera is mounted off-center
such as to the side (@DaWelter, @sthalik).
- Switch to Qt 6 (@sthalik).
Bug fixes
- The PS3 Eye camera input was broken in the 2024 build but it should work now (@sthalik).
- tracker/pt: the dialog now fits vertically on-screen in the 1280x768 resolution.
Technical details
| Publisher | opentrack |
|---|---|
| Version | 2026.1.0 |
| Release date | 2025-12-31 |
| License | ISC license |
| Installer type | inno |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Package ID | opentrack.opentrack |
| Admin rights | Required |
| Install scope | All users |
Install opentrack from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=opentrack.opentrack -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=opentrack.opentrack -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=opentrack.opentrack -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"opentrack-2026.1.0-win32-setup.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-
opentrack version history
2023.3.0 Nov 6, 2023
Features
- tracker/tobii: New tracker by @khoanguyen-3fc.
- tracker/neuralnet: Pre-release version 0.2 of the neural network by @DaWelter is available in settings.
- tracker/neuralnet: Fix inverted roll sign (by @DaWelter, reported by @ddzzkunye).
- tracker/hatire: Add non-standard higher baud rates (by @sthalik, explained by @GO63-samara).
- i18n: Improve the Chinese translation (by @ddzzkunye).
- contrib: Add libusbK driver kit installer. It's not being run by itself.
Fixes
- filter/ewma: Fix wrong background color in the filter settings dialog (by @ddzzkunye and @sthalik).
2023.2.0
Changes -
- fix crash on startup with very long environment PATH (issue #1661, reported by @wfurney13).
- video/opencv: apply bugfixes for Windows 11 and enable Media Foundation input.
- tracker/pt: improved color keying for overexposed pixels (issue #1665, by @tombrazier).
- tracker/eyeware-beam now has a 32-bit version (by @eyedav).
- tracker/aruco: enable 1080p resolution.
- filter/nm: new 'Natural Movement' filter (issue #1666, by @tombrazier).
- proto/simconnect: fix high CPU usage on FSX (issue #1670, by @tombrazier).
- filter/hamilton, filter/ewma: minor fixes (by @tombrazier, issues #1671 and #1667).
- proto/vjoystick: link to the fork with a working Windows 11 driver version (issue #1700, reported by @ackalker)
2023.1.0 Mar 21, 2023
Changes
- tracker/beam: new tracker for the by @eyedav (Davide Mameli) for the Eyeware Beam.
- tracker/neuralnet: tracking quality improved by @DaWelter (see for details).
- tracker/neuralnet: Russian translation by @Perlovka.
- video/ps3eye: experimentally enable retry of bulk data transfers for flaky USB controllers.
- tracker/realsense: downgrade to SDK 2016 R2.
- tracker/pt, tracker/aruco: fix tracking failing to start by not being able to select a camera when only one is available.
- proto/wine: improvements to Linux head tracking #1620 by @Priton-CE and #1616 by @fsimuser9430.
Other versions
- 2022.3.2
Frequently asked questions
Is opentrack free?
Yes. opentrack is free and open-source software released under the ISC license license.
What is the latest version of opentrack?
The latest version is 2026.1.0, released on Dec 31, 2025.
Is it safe to download opentrack?
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 9ec2b9f45bbcc190c92187d15f91c59c6c0bf1be8b2fafb7fa38b78a2588fd5d.
Which Windows versions does opentrack support?
opentrack runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.
How do I install opentrack silently?
Run the offline installer with "opentrack-2026.1.0-win32-setup.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=opentrack.opentrack -e --silent.
How do I uninstall opentrack?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find opentrack and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=opentrack.opentrack -e.
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