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

• The useR! 2017 conference will take place in Brussels, July 4 - 7, 2017, and details will be appear here in due course.

• R version 3.3.1 (Bug in Your Hair) has been released on Tuesday 2016-06-21.

• R version 3.2.5 (Very, Very Secure Dishes) has been released on 2016-04-14. This is a rebadging of the quick-fix release 3.2.4-revised.

• 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.

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

• useR! 2016, hase taken 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.