BlueStacks - Downloads
Mainstream Android emulator focused on gaming performance, keymapping, and multi-instance workflows.
emulator
7 build entries
7 direct downloads
Last verified: 2026-02-17
Quick Version Picks
| Host | Use Case | Recommended Version | Variant / Arch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Gaming | 5.22 | Nougat 32-bit x86 |
| Windows | Development | 5.22 | Android 13 (Beta) x64 |
| macOS | Gaming | 5.22 | Nougat 32-bit x86 |
| macOS | Development | 5.22 | Android 13 (Beta) x64 |
| Linux | Development | 5.22 | Android 13 (Beta) x64 |
| Linux | Testing | 5.22 | Nougat 32-bit x86 |
Download Manifest
Major 5
| Version | Channel | Variant | Architecture | Release Date | Notes | Download |
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| 5.22 | Legacy | Nougat 32-bit | x86 | 2026-01-10 | Best for older games |
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| 5.22 | General | Nougat 64-bit | x64 | 2026-01-10 | Standard track for most modern titles |
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| 5.22 | General | Pie 64-bit | x64 | 2026-01-10 | Android 9 requirement track |
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| 5.22 | General | Android 11 | x64 | 2026-01-10 | Modern API track |
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| 5.22 | Beta | Android 13 (Beta) | x64 | 2026-01-10 | Newest API beta track |
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Major 11
| Version | Channel | Variant | Architecture | Release Date | Notes | Download |
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| BlueStacks Air | General | Apple Silicon | arm64 | 2024-01-01 | M-series Mac track |
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Major 10
| Version | Channel | Variant | Architecture | Release Date | Notes | Download |
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| BlueStacks X | General | Cloud | Cloud | 2021-09-01 | Cloud launcher |
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BlueStacks: What are the minimum system requirements?
BlueStacks typically runs best with at least 4 CPU cores, 4 GB minimum RAM (8 GB recommended), and 5 GB free storage.
Supported host platforms: Windows, macOS. Virtualization requirement: required. Supported host architecture profile: x86_64.
BlueStacks: Which versions are available and which one should I use?
Known BlueStacks versions in this repository include: 5.22, 5.21.300. For most users, start with the latest stable release unless a specific game/app requires an older branch.
Use the Downloads and Changelog pages to compare release branches, variant channels, and compatibility notes before switching versions.