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ARD Mediathek on Windows Pc

Developed By: ARD Online

License: Free

Rating: 3,2/5 - 27.667 votes

Last Updated: August 04, 2026

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 11.12.2
Size 22.7 MB
Release Date December 20, 25
Category Video Players & Editors Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (4)]

What's New:
Ein frisches Update ist da! Wir haben das Design einiger Übersichtsseiten überarbeitet und fehlerhafte Icons korrigiert. Außerdem bleibt eure Region nach einem... [see more]

Description from Developer:
ARD MEDIATHEK: STREAMING FOR EVERYONE

News, documentaries, series, films, shows, sports events, and live TV — with the ARD Mediathek, you can stream the best of ARD anytime and an... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download ARD Mediathek and install on Windows PC. ARD Mediathek is free Video Players & Editors app, developed by ARD Online. Latest version of ARD Mediathek is 11.12.2, was released on 2025-12-20 (updated on 2026-08-04). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000,000. Overall rating of ARD Mediathek is 3,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 27,667 users, 11,810 users had rated it 5*, 8,201 users had rated it 1*.

How to install ARD Mediathek on Windows?

Instruction on how to install ARD Mediathek on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install ARD Mediathek on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install ARD Mediathek using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "ARD Mediathek" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install ARD Mediathek on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "ARD Mediathek" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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ARD MEDIATHEK: STREAMING FOR EVERYONE

News, documentaries, series, films, shows, sports events, and live TV — with the ARD Mediathek, you can stream the best of ARD anytime and anywhere.

CONTINUE WATCHING, WATCHLISTS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

With your own profile in the ARD Mediathek, streaming becomes even more convenient. Continue videos right where you paused them last time.

Create a watchlist with your favorite videos so you don’t forget what you wanted to watch.

Switching from smartphone to TV while streaming? Continue on the new device exactly where you left off.

Your profile also gives you personalized recommendations, so you can discover even more of what you love most.

STREAM ALL ARD LIVE CHANNELS ANYTIME

With the ARD Mediathek, you can of course also watch all ARD TV channels live.

Stream anytime and anywhere:

- Das Erste
- BR
- hr
- mdr
- NDR
- Radio Bremen
- rbb
- SR
- SWR
- WDR
- ONE
- arte
- KiKA
- 3sat
- ARD alpha
- tagesschau24
- phoenix
- Deutsche Welle

THE CHILDREN’S PROFILE – SIMPLE, CHILD-FRIENDLY, AND SAFE

You can now create a separate profile for children in the ARD Mediathek.

The children’s profile is not only colorful and fun — its simple navigation and clear layout help kids explore independently and playfully.

In the children’s profile, kids only have access to age-appropriate content — from The Show with the Mouse to The Peppercorns and Our Sandman. Leaving the children’s profile always requires the help of an adult.

QUESTIONS, FEEDBACK, CRITICISM

You can find more information and answers in the app under Help or at:
https://hilfe.ard.de

Terms of Use:
https://www.ardmediathek.de/nutzungsbedingungen

Privacy Policy:
https://www.ardmediathek.de/datenschutz

Legal Notice:
https://www.ardmediathek.de/impressum

ARD. WIR SIND DEINS.
Ein frisches Update ist da! Wir haben das Design einiger Übersichtsseiten überarbeitet und fehlerhafte Icons korrigiert. Außerdem bleibt eure Region nach einem Profilwechsel jetzt zuverlässig gespeichert. Auch der Suchverlauf bleibt beim Wechsel zwischen Profilen erhalten. Darüber hinaus scrollen Senderreihen jetzt flüssiger und ein Fehler beim Öffnen des SWR-Live-Regionalprogramms über den Programmkalender wurde behoben. Viel Spaß mit der neuen Version!
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.