The R Project for Statistical Computing

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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 4.5.2 ([Not] Part in a Rumble) has been released on 2025-10-31.
• The useR! 2026 conference will take place in Warsaw, Poland, July 7-9.
• You can support the R Foundation with a renewable subscription as a supporting member.

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