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Mendeley download for Windows: version, requirements, checksum
Get Mendeley Reference Manager for Windows with the facts installers care about: build number, release date, EXE size, SHA256, and supported OS. Buttons below are placeholders so you can attach final package URLs later.
Last reviewed: 15 July 2026
Latest stable
2.148.0
Released 15 July 2026 · Windows x64 EXE · about 278.88 MB
- File type
- EXE
- License
- Free to use, proprietary
- SHA256
- 014d985c1c4252e84fa47633373ff17b4741dfa4129ed7706ff3fcc6f0a7fa2c
Prefer to verify integrity after download? Compare the SHA256 above with your local hash tool before running the EXE. See also trust & security.
System requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 and above (x64), including Windows 11 |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Account | Mendeley / Elsevier account for sync |
| Word citations | Mendeley Cite with Word 2016, 2019, or Microsoft 365 |
| Disk (installer) | About 279 MB for the package, plus space for your PDF library |
Version history
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2.148.0 · 15 July 2026
Fixed Windows users being unable to automatically update the desktop app from version 2.145.0 onwards.
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2.146.1 · 24 June 2026
Made Explore Literature with LeapSpace available to all users.
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2.146.0 · listed in stable channel
Preceded the LeapSpace availability update; see release notes channel for itemized changes.
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Earlier Windows builds
Public mirrors have also listed 2.145.0, 2.144.0, 2.143.0, 2.142.0, and 2.141.2. Prefer the newest stable build unless your IT policy pins a version.
Integrity and signatures
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Antivirus false positives
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