Is VLC media player safe?

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Yes. VLC media player is a legitimate tool with no Junk Rule problems found. Plays almost any video or audio file, no extra codecs needed.

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Site checked 16 Oct 2026

Free
Your files stay on your device
Open source
Secure connection (HTTPS)
Homepage contacts no ad networks
2 trackers: Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager
No ads
Made by a nonprofit

Works on: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone · Free

Questions

Does VLC media player show ads or track you?: Its homepage loaded no ad networks and Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager trackers in our automated check on 16 Oct 2026.
Is VLC media player free?: Yes, VLC media player is free.