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Fast cross-platform OpenGL terminal emulator for developers and power users.
0.17.0Verified 2026-06-23 from Alacritty GitHub releases.
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System requirements
- macos: macOS 12.0 or later is recommended for current terminal builds.
- windows: Windows 10 or Windows 11 64-bit is recommended when a Windows build is available.
- linux: A modern 64-bit Linux distribution is recommended; check the project release notes for distro-specific packages.
Does Alacritty have an Android app or APK?
No verified Android app or APK in the catalog. Alacritty does not have a verified Android app, Google Play listing, or official APK in the What-Version catalog. Desktop installers for macOS, Windows, and Linux will not run on Android.
Open official Alacritty websiteFor APK searches, prefer vendor-owned pages, Google Play, F-Droid, GitHub releases, or documentation explicitly linked by the project.
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest version of Alacritty?
The latest verified stable version of Alacritty in the What-Version catalog is 0.17.0. Always confirm critical upgrades on the official Alacritty release page before installing.
Which Alacritty download should I choose?
Choose the official Alacritty download that matches your operating system and CPU architecture. Apple Silicon Macs usually need ARM64 builds, Intel Macs need x86_64 builds, and most modern Windows PCs need 64-bit installers.
Is Alacritty free to download?
Alacritty provides official downloads from its project or vendor site. Check the official page for license details, paid plans, or platform-specific packaging notes.
Why does What-Version link to the official Alacritty page?
Official terminal tool downloads reduce the risk of stale installers, bundled extras, and architecture mismatches. What-Version does not mirror installers.