Download Minecraft Launcher
Mojang's official launcher for installing, updating, and starting supported Minecraft editions on desktop.
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Verified 2026-09-07 from Minecraft official launcher download and update guidance.
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Minecraft Launcher official sources by platform
Where can you install it?
What-Version labels who publishes or maintains each route. Community routes are useful, but they are not presented as vendor downloads.
Version evidence and catalogued download links are anchored to the publisher-owned source.
Open publisher source ↗System requirements
- macos: macOS 10.15 or later on a supported Apple-silicon or Intel Mac.
- windows: Windows 10 or later on a conventional 64-bit Intel or AMD PC. The official page also retains a legacy Windows route, but does not label a native ARM64 launcher.
- linux: A supported 64-bit Linux distribution. Mojang publishes Debian, Arch, other-distribution, and Raspberry Pi routes, but game-edition availability differs by platform.
Does Minecraft Launcher have an Android app or APK?
No verified Android app or APK in the catalog. Minecraft Launcher 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 Minecraft Launcher 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 Minecraft Launcher version?
The launcher updates itself. Download the current installer from Minecraft's official page rather than choosing a launcher version manually.
Which Minecraft editions work on Mac and Linux?
Minecraft: Java Edition supports Windows, macOS, and Linux. Minecraft for Windows, the Bedrock desktop edition, is available on Windows rather than Mac or Linux.
Do I need a Microsoft account?
Yes. The current official launcher uses a Microsoft account to sign in and verify owned or subscription-provided games.