Rainmeter
Rainmeter is a free, open-source program that adds small widgets (skins) to the Windows desktop, showing things like a clock, the weather, and CPU and memory usage. Thousands of community designs let you rework your desktop completely.
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- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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- Version
- 4.5.28.3936
- Release date
- Oct. 12, 2026
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Installer type
- nullsoft
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id Rainmeter.Rainmeter -eSHA256 (file verification)
de6e010f8c28882bc28dcd8f319c899f34dfddec51e1e4dd4e7a23f68ebfe14dWe couldn't find a macOS version of Rainmeter in the official repositories; check the publisher's website.
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Rainmeter 4.5.28.3936: what's new?
Highlights
- Clock, calendar, system info and weather widgets on the desktop
- Live CPU, memory, disk and network usage
- Large number of community-made designs
- Build your own widgets with simple configuration files
- Low resource use
Who is it for?
For people who want to style the Windows desktop to their taste and keep system information in view.
Good to know before installing
- Designs are made by third parties; quality and safety depend on the source.
- Building your own widget means editing configuration files.
How to install
Windows
- Click the official download button on this page or use the winget command.
- Run the installer and follow the steps.
- Rainmeter opens with a default design; manage widgets from the system tray icon.
- Install a new design by double-clicking its .rmskin file.
Alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Is Rainmeter free?
Yes. It is open source and free.
Does it slow the PC down?
The program itself is light. Using many widgets, or ones that update very often, can raise resource use.
Where do I find designs?
Many designs are shared on community sites. Because designs can run code, download them from well-known sources.