Download Older VLC Versions (Official Archive)
Where to find official old VLC versions (2.x, 3.0.x) on videolan.org, why you should prefer the latest stable, and the security risks of running outdated builds.
Official Download — No Bundle · VLC 3.0.23 · Varies by version (~30–45 MB)
Official Download — No Bundle — VLC 3.0.23Note: videolan.org · All platforms
VideoLAN hosts every official release on its own archive server, download.videolan.org — no third-party "old version" sites needed. That is the only place you should get an older VLC. This page explains how to read the archive layout, when downgrading makes sense, and why running an outdated VLC is usually a bad trade.
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Available builds
| Build | File | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Official archive | https://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/vlc/ | All historical releases, official. |
| Last 3.0.x line | https://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/vlc/3.0.23/ | Current stable branch. |
| Legacy 2.x | https://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/vlc/2.2.8/ | Final 2.x release — for old OSes only. |
System requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Archive | download.videolan.org — the only official archive |
| Windows | 3.0.x requires Windows 7+; 2.2.8 runs on Windows XP–10 |
| macOS | 2.2.8 supports macOS 10.6–10.14; 3.0.x requires macOS 10.13+ |
| Linux | Source tarballs available for every release |
| Security | Older versions lack fixes — use only if a newer one breaks your system |
| Support | No official support for versions older than the current stable |
Install steps
Step 1Step 1 — Navigate the official archive
Go to download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/vlc/. Folders are named by version (2.2.8, 3.0.20, 3.0.23…). Open the version folder, then your platform subfolder (win64, macosx, android, …) and grab the installer or APK.
Step 2Step 2 — Pick a justified reason to downgrade
Legitimate reasons: your OS is too old for the latest VLC (e.g. Windows XP needs 2.2.8), or a plugin/skin only works on an older line. If it is merely "the new version feels different", try adapting first — downgrading usually trades one set of bugs for older, known ones.
Step 3Step 3 — Uninstall the current version first
To avoid conflicts, uninstall the newer VLC, then delete the config folder (%APPDATA%\vlc on Windows) so old preferences do not leak into the older version. Install the archived build and re-test your files.