BlueStacks Download Archive
Mainstream Android emulator focused on gaming performance, keymapping, and multi-instance workflows.
Engine Recommendation Matrix
| Host OS | Target Use Case | Recommended Build | Architecture / Variant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Release Version Manifest & Hashes
7 total version entriesRelease Tree: 5
| Version | Channel | Architecture | Release Date | Notes / Variant | Integrity Hash | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.22 | Legacy | x86 | 2026-01-10 | Nougat 32-bit Best for older game compatibility | — | Mirror |
| 5.22 | General | x64 | 2026-01-10 | Nougat 64-bit Default track for most modern games | — | Mirror |
| 5.22 | General | x64 | 2026-01-10 | Pie 64-bit For titles that specifically require Android 9 | — | Mirror |
| 5.22 | General | x64 | 2026-01-10 | Android 11 For apps requiring newer APIs | — | Mirror |
| 5.22 | Beta | x64 | 2026-01-10 | Android 13 (Beta) Beta branch for the latest app API support | — | Mirror |
Release Tree: 11
| Version | Channel | Architecture | Release Date | Notes / Variant | Integrity Hash | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueStacks Air | General | arm64 | 2024-01-01 | Apple Silicon macOS M1/M2/M3 optimized distribution | — | Mirror |
Release Tree: 10
| Version | Channel | Architecture | Release Date | Notes / Variant | Integrity Hash | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueStacks X | General | Cloud | 2021-09-01 | Cloud Hybrid cloud/local game launcher | — | Mirror |