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Scratch on Windows Pc

Developed By: Scratch Foundation

License: Free

Rating: 3,9/5 - 9.290 votes

Last Updated: April 20, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 3.0.66-minSdk26
Size 74.9 MB
Release Date December 25, 24
Category Education Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (7)]

What's New:
• Added a high-contrast color theme, available from the new settings menu!• Updated SDK and libraries for compatibility with newer devices• This is a re-... [see more]

Description from Developer:
The official Scratch app for Chrome and Android tablets!

Scratch is used by millions of kids around the world both in and outside of school. With Scratch, you can code your own in... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Scratch and install on Windows PC. Scratch is free Education app, developed by Scratch Foundation. Latest version of Scratch is 3.0.66-minSdk26, was released on 2024-12-25 (updated on 2024-04-20). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of Scratch is 3,9. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 9,290 users, 1,346 users had rated it 5*, 4,891 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Scratch on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Scratch on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Scratch 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 Scratch 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 "Scratch" 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 Scratch 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 "Scratch" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 3.0.66-minSdk26 , 3.0.65-minSdk26.

Download Scratch 3.0.66-minSdk26 on Windows PC – 74.9 MB

Download Scratch 3.0.65-minSdk26 on Windows PC – 70.9 MB

The official Scratch app for Chrome and Android tablets!

Scratch is used by millions of kids around the world both in and outside of school. With Scratch, you can code your own interactive stories, games, and animations, then share with your friends, classroom, or a global community of creators.

Create anything with Scratch!
Choose from a library of characters and backdrops or create your own
Choose from a library of sounds or record your own
Connect to and code physical devices in the world like micro:bit, Makey Makey, LEGO MINDSTORMS, your computer’s webcam, and more

WORK OFFLINE
Create and save projects without an internet connection

SHARE
Easily export and share projects with friends and family
Create an account and share to the global Scratch Community of creators

TUTORIALS
http://scratch.mit.edu/ideas
Get started or go further with new tutorials.

EDUCATOR RESOURCES:
http://scratch.mit.edu/educators
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FAQ
https://scratch.mit.edu/download
• Added a high-contrast color theme, available from the new settings menu!
• Updated SDK and libraries for compatibility with newer devices
• This is a re-release of 3.0.66 to fix a sharing-related crash
• Updated translations
• Bug fixes & performance improvements
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to record audio.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.