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VLC crosses 7 billion downloads
Monday, August 31, 2026
VLC media player has been downloaded 7 billion times. The software is distributed free of charge and functions without requiring an internet connection for playback. VLC is developed by the VideoLAN project, a nonprofit organization.
Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/31/vlc-crosses-7-billion-downloads/