The R Project for Statistical Computing
Getting Started
R is a free software environment for statistical computing and graphics. It compiles and runs on a wide variety of UNIX platforms, Windows and MacOS. To download R, please choose your preferred CRAN mirror.
If you have questions about R like how to download and install the software, or what the license terms are, please read our answers to frequently asked questions before you send an email.
News
- R version 4.6.2 (Diversified Portfolio) prerelease versions will appear starting Monday 2026-10-19. Final release is scheduled for Thursday 2026-10-29.
- Kalibera Family Fund accepts donations until the end of 2026.
- R version 4.6.1 (Happy Hop) has been released on 2026-06-24.
- R version 4.5.3 (Reassured Reassurer) (wrap-up release) was released on 2026-03-11.
- The useR! 2026 conference took place in Warsaw, Poland, July 7-9.
- You can support the R Foundation with a renewable subscription as a supporting member.
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