About Zig
Zig is a general-purpose programming language and toolchain for maintaining robust, optimal and reusable software.
Zig 0.17.0
General-purpose programming language and toolchain for maintaining robust, optimal, and reusable software.
- By Zig Programming Language
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated Oct 2, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | Zig Programming Language |
|---|---|
| Author | Zig contributors |
| Version | 0.17.0 |
| Release date | 2026-10-02 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x86, x64, arm64 |
| Package ID | zig.zig |
Install Zig from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=zig.zig -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=zig.zig -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=zig.zig -e
Zig version history
0.16.0 Apr 14, 2026
0.15.2 Oct 11, 2025
0.15.1 Aug 20, 2025
Other versions
- 0.14.1
- 0.14.0
- 0.13.0
- 0.12.0
- 0.11.0
- 0.10.1
Frequently asked questions
Is Zig free?
Yes. Zig is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of Zig?
The latest version is 0.17.0, released on Oct 2, 2026.
Is it safe to download Zig?
The download button links to the official installer published on ziglang.org, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with b5663f69581dcf391293fbf16c06cb80d81d806545ce618b4d0bab7f0eb8c428.
Which Windows versions does Zig support?
Zig runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86), 64-bit (x64), ARM64 systems.
How do I uninstall Zig?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Zig and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=zig.zig -e.
Is there a portable version of Zig?
Yes. Zig is available as a portable ZIP archive (zig-x86_64-windows-0.17.0.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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