Download and Install Ruby: ActiveRuby

ActiveRuby is an easy-to-install Ruby distribution, precompiled with Rails and other top gems. Download Ruby and get started for free in development.

ActiveRuby Beta is currently available on Windows, but the full release will be on all major platforms (Windows, Linux and macOS). Stay tuned!

Download ActiveRuby

Version Windows
(64-bit, x64)
2.3.4.0-beta

By downloading ActiveRuby Community Edition, you agree to comply with the terms of use of the ActiveRuby Beta License Agreement. Please refer to our documentation for install/uninstall instructions.

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