GoKawiilVLC media player surpasses 7 billion total downloads
VideoLAN's free, open-source VLC media player has now been downloaded more than 7 billion times across all platforms, according to an update from president and lead developer Jean-Baptiste Kempf. The milestone comes roughly 18 months after VLC passed 6 billion downloads in January 2025. VideoLAN also confirmed it has ported VLC to Amazon's new Vega OS for TVs and continues developing broader platform and codec support.
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VLC's growth shows that a free, ad-free, offline tool still commands massive global demand even as subscription streaming services dominate the market. Continued platform expansion, like the Vega OS port, keeps VLC relevant on new smart TV ecosystems, while the slow progress on VLC 4 and AI features suggests the nonprofit is prioritizing stability over rushing new capabilities.
- VLC has exceeded 7 billion downloads worldwide across all platforms.
- VideoLAN has ported VLC to Amazon's new Vega OS for smart TVs.
- VLC 4 and previously teased AI-powered subtitle features remain in development without a confirmed release date.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K — VLC's reach now extends to Amazon's TV platforms, and a Fire TV Stick 4K is the easiest way to turn any television into a streaming and local-media hub. Install VLC on it and play your own files from a drive or network share, no subscription required.
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