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VLC Media Player Exceeds 7 Billion Downloads Globally
Key points
- VLC media player reached 7 billion downloads.
- This milestone occurred 18 months after 6 billion downloads.
- VLC was recently ported to Amazon's Vega OS for TVs.
- VideoLAN is preparing for the VLC 4 release.
VLC Reaches New Download Milestone
The VLC media player, a free and offline application from the non-profit VideoLAN, has recorded over 7 billion downloads across all supported platforms. This information was shared by Jean-Baptiste Kempf, president and lead developer of VLC.
Growth Trajectory
This achievement comes approximately 18 months after VLC reached the 6 billion download mark in January 2025. The consistent growth highlights the player's continued popularity among users seeking a no-cost media solution.
Platform Expansion and Future Plans
VideoLAN recently ported VLC to Amazon's new Vega OS for TVs. The organization is also working on supporting additional platforms and codecs. Development is underway for the VLC 4 release, though no specific timeline was provided.
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VLC media player, developed by the non-profit VideoLAN, has surpassed 7 billion downloads across all platforms. This milestone follows 18 months after reaching 6 billion downloads and indicates continued widespread adoption of the free media player.