Scratch 3

Scratch 3 3.32.1

Discover apps from Scratch and our friends at the MIT Media Lab to create and share projects, code with the newest learners, try experimental Scratch blocks, and beyond.

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About Scratch 3

Scratch is the world’s largest coding community for children and a coding language with a simple visual interface that allows young people to create digital stories, games, and animations. Scratch is designed, developed, and moderated by the Scratch Foundation, a nonprofit organization.
Scratch promotes computational thinking and problem solving skills; creative teaching and learning; self-expression and collaboration; and equity in computing.
Scratch is always free and is available in more than 70 languages.

Technical details

PublisherScratch Foundation
AuthorMIT Media Lab
Version3.32.1
Release date2026-08-12
LicenseFreeware
Installer typenullsoft
Architecturex86
Package IDMITMediaLab.Scratch.3
Install scopeCurrent user

Install Scratch 3 from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=MITMediaLab.Scratch.3 -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=MITMediaLab.Scratch.3 -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=MITMediaLab.Scratch.3 -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"Scratch 3.32.1 Setup.exe" /S /currentuser

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Install Scratch 3 together with other apps in one command »

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File types supported by Scratch 3

Scratch 3 can open or be associated with 3 file types:

.sb.sb2.sb3

Scratch 3 version history

3.29.1
3.28.0
3.27.0

Other versions

  • 3.26.0
  • 3.25.0
  • 3.24.0
  • 3.23.1

Frequently asked questions

Is Scratch 3 free?

Yes, Scratch 3 is free to download and use on Windows.

What is the latest version of Scratch 3?

The latest version is 3.32.1, released on Aug 12, 2026.

Is it safe to download Scratch 3?

The download button links to the official installer published on downloads.scratch.mit.edu, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 7099efbcf059f880c4f48a5b2238f6f30482a8e75d0aa0c5424dda95f4a61924.

Which Windows versions does Scratch 3 support?

Scratch 3 runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.

How do I install Scratch 3 silently?

Run the offline installer with "Scratch 3.32.1 Setup.exe" /S /currentuser, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=MITMediaLab.Scratch.3 -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Scratch 3?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Scratch 3 and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=MITMediaLab.Scratch.3 -e.

What file types can Scratch 3 open?

Scratch 3 supports 3 file types, including .sb, .sb2, .sb3.

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