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

• Beta test period for version 3.3.0 has been extended to accommodate new Windows toolchain for CRAN. Final release rescheduled for Tuesday 2016-05-03.

• Notice XQuartz users (Mac OS X) A security issue has been detected with the Sparkle update mechanism used by XQuartz. Avoid updating over insecure channels.

• R version 3.2.4 (Very Secure Dishes) has been released on Thursday 2016-03-10.

• R version 3.3.0 (Supposedly Educational) prerelease versions will appear starting Monday 2016-03-14. Final release is scheduled for Thursday 2016-04-14.

• The R Logo is available for download in high-resolution PNG or SVG formats.

• useR! 2016, will take place at Stanford University, CA, USA, June 27 - June 30, 2016.

• The R Journal Volume 7/2 is available.

• R version 3.2.3 (Wooden Christmas-Tree) has been released on 2015-12-10.

• R version 3.1.3 (Smooth Sidewalk) has been released on 2015-03-09.