Download Updated Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 Community Edition //top\\ -

Before we hit the download button, it is worth understanding why this specific version (codenamed "Dev14" during development) remains relevant.

It provides individual developers, classroom learning environments, and small professional teams with the exact same capabilities as the paid Professional tier. System Requirements

Ideal for building applications that must run on older Windows environments natively. Before we hit the download button, it is

The Community Edition is completely free but requires an initial sign-in to prevent the evaluation trial from expiring after 30 days. Launch Visual Studio 2015.

Check the ClickOnce Publishing Tools and SQL Server Data Tools if managing databases. The Community Edition is completely free but requires

For those on older hardware, note that Visual Studio 2022 requires a 64-bit version of Windows 10 (version 1909 or later) or Windows 11.

Before you install, ensure your system meets the minimum requirements: For those on older hardware, note that Visual

Full support for C#, Visual Basic, F#, C++, HTML, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python. Powerful Debugging & Diagnostics:

A small file that downloads individual components during installation. This requires a stable, continuous internet connection.

Microsoft no longer hosts the web installer for Visual Studio 2015 directly on the main "Current" download page. To get the updated version, follow the steps below.