How to Install Kodi on PC (Windows 11) 2026: Official Kodi 21.3 Setup



Install Kodi on PC the official, safe way. In this 2026 guide Dr Husham Memar shows how to install Kodi on Windows 11 from kodi.tv or the Microsoft Store, set it up properly and add your own films and TV shows.

Facts checked 25 Oct 2026: the latest stable release is Kodi 21.3 ‘Omega’ (64-bit installer on kodi.tv/download/windows). Kodi 22 ‘Piers’ is a release candidate (RC1, 10 Oct 2026), i.e. a test build, not for your main PC yet. Kodi itself is free, open-source and contains no content.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro: Kodi on PC in 5 Minutes
0:43 Which Kodi Version? (21.3 Omega)
1:18 Install: Website or Microsoft Store
2:09 First Launch & Best Settings
3:17 Add Your Own Media Library
4:21 Official Add-ons & Staying Safe
5:10 Troubleshooting, Tips & Outro

📰 Official sources:
• Kodi for Windows: kodi.tv/download/windows/
• Kodi wiki install guide: kodi.wiki/view/HOW-TO:Install_Kodi_for_Windows
• Kodi 22 RC1 notes: kodi.tv/article/kodi-22-piers-rc-1/
🖼 Kodi screenshots: Kodi Estuary UI (GPL), via Wikimedia Commons.

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