Kodi® is a powerful, award-winning media center that transforms your living room into an all-in-one entertainment hub. Designed with a sleek and intuitive interface, Kodi is optimized for use with TVs and remote controls, providing a 10-foot user experience ideal for home theater PCs (HTPCs).
As a free and open-source project developed by the non-profit XBMC Foundation, Kodi gives users full control over their entertainment experience. Available across platforms like Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and more, Kodi supports a wide range of local and network-based media.
Play Your Own Media
Kodi does not include any pre-installed content. Instead, it empowers users to build their own media libraries by importing files from local drives, DVDs, Blu-rays, network storage, or external devices. Whether you're organizing your personal movie collection or streaming music from a home server, Kodi gives you the flexibility to play what you already own.
Intuitive User Interface
Kodi's default skin, Estuary, is crafted for ease of use on large screens with remote control navigation. For mobile users, the Estouchy skin enhances usability on 5" and larger devices like tablets and smartphones. This thoughtful design makes navigating Kodi smooth and accessible, no matter your device.
Extendable With Add-ons
Enhance your experience with thousands of community-created third-party plug-ins. These add-ons can provide access to freely available content on official provider websites and expand Kodi’s functionality with weather updates, live TV integration, metadata scraping, and more. Note: Kodi does not endorse or include any tools for accessing pirated content.
100% Open Source
Kodi is fully open-source and released under the GPLv2.0+ license. It includes a variety of compatible third-party libraries and encourages community involvement. Developers can contribute code, report bugs, or participate in forums to help shape the platform's future.
Cross-Platform & Customizable
Kodi is available for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, Raspberry Pi, and more. Its modular framework allows for extensive customization, from interface skins to media scraper settings, letting users personalize their experience to suit their needs.
FAQs
1. Does Kodi come with any content?
No, Kodi does not provide any media content. Users must add their own files from local or network storage or use third-party add-ons that legally provide content.
2. Is Kodi legal to use?
Yes, Kodi itself is completely legal. However, it does not support or endorse the streaming of copyrighted content without permission.
3. What devices is Kodi compatible with?
Kodi works across many platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and more. It’s also optimized for HTPCs and larger-screen devices.
4. Can I install Kodi on my phone?
Kodi works best on tablets and large phones (5" and up) with the Estouchy skin. It is not recommended for use on smaller mobile devices.
5. How can I contribute to Kodi’s development?
Kodi is open-source! Developers can join the Kodi forums, report issues, or contribute code directly to the project. Visit kodi.tv or wiki.kodi.tv for more info.
Version History
v21.0—26 Apr, 2024
Full release notes are available at https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/releases/tag/21.0-Omega
v21.0-RC2—19 Mar, 2024
Release notes can be viewed at https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/releases/tag/20.5-Nexus
v21.0-RC1—5 Feb, 2025
Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!
