VLC Hits 7 Billion
18 months after 6 billion, VideoLAN's free media player reaches new milestone with new platforms and features in development
VLC media player has crossed 7 billion downloads across all platforms, a significant milestone for the free and offline media player. This achievement comes almost 18 months after VLC breached the 6 billion download mark in January 2025.
The president and lead developer of VLC, Jean-Baptiste Kempf, announced this update. Kempf also mentioned that VLC has been ported to Amazon's new Vega OS for TVs, expanding its reach to more devices.
VideoLAN, the non-profit developer of VLC, is working on supporting all other platforms and codecs. The company is also preparing for the VLC 4 release, although the development process is taking time.
## What's Next The milestone is a testament to the popularity of VLC, which has been a favorite among users looking for a free and reliable media player. With its continuous development and expansion to new platforms, VLC is likely to remain a top choice for media playback.
## Why it Matters In a world where streaming platforms are becoming increasingly expensive, VLC's free and offline capabilities make it an attractive option for users. The fact that it has crossed 7 billion downloads is a significant indicator of its popularity and the demand for free and open-source media players. As VideoLAN continues to work on new features and platforms, VLC is likely to remain a major player in the media playback market.
