eMule Next

Public Beta · Open source

The eMule experience,
ready for what comes next.

A carefully modernised Windows client for the existing eD2K and Kad networks—portable, multilingual and built without ads or project telemetry.

Version 1.0.0-beta.1 · Windows · No installer required

eMule Next branding with a luminous digital mule
eD2K + KadExisting networks
43 languagesIncluded in both builds
PortableKeep settings with the app
Win32 + x64Two native Windows builds
GPL-2.0-or-laterSource code available
No telemetryNo analytics or silent reports

Familiar network. Better first impression.

A respectful evolution of eMule

eMule Next keeps the network behaviour users depend on while improving the Windows experience step by step.

01

Compatible by design

Connect to established eD2K servers and the decentralised Kad network without leaving the wider eMule ecosystem.

02

Portable on Windows

Choose x64 for modern PCs or Win32 where needed. Extract the ZIP to a writable folder and launch the client.

03

Clearer and more modern

A refreshed Modern Light theme, updated icons and a guided first-run experience make essential settings easier to understand.

04

Privacy without promises

The project collects no analytics, telemetry or automatic crash reports. Normal peer-to-peer traffic is still visible to participating peers.

Inside the client

Recognisable, but refreshed

The controls eMule users know remain close at hand, with cleaner icons and lighter visual structure.

eMule Next search page
SearchFilter results across the eMule network.
eMule Next Kad network page
Kad networkMonitor the decentralised connection.
eMule Next preferences window
PreferencesModern Light and included languages.

Download with confidence

Early software, clearly labelled

This is a public Beta intended for testing. The current executable is not digitally signed, so Windows SmartScreen may show a warning.

The project will describe a future release as signed only after its Authenticode signatures and trusted timestamps have been verified under the project's code signing policy.

Read the SmartScreen guide
  1. 1
    Use the official release

    Download only from the eMule Next GitHub or SourceForge project pages.

  2. 2
    Verify the archive

    Compare the SHA-256 value before running an unsigned build.

  3. 3
    Share lawfully

    Download and distribute only material you are authorised to use.

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Help shape the next release

Test it. Question it. Improve it.

We are looking for practical reports about first launch, connections, large shared folders, long-running uploads and language quality.

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