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

• R version 3.5.1 (Feather Spray) prerelease versions will appear starting Friday 2018-06-22. Final release is scheduled for Monday 2018-07-02.

• R version 3.5.0 (Joy in Playing) has been released on 2018-04-23.

• R version 3.4.4 (Someone to Lean On) has been released on 2018-03-15.

• useR! 2018 (July 10 - 13 in Brisbane) is open for registration at https://user2018.r-project.org

• The R Journal Volume 9/2 is available.

• useR! 2017 took place July 4 - 7 in Brussels https://user2017.brussels

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