Last updated: 2025-08-05
Overview
This post explains how to download old versions of Anaconda and Miniconda Python distributions. Sometimes you may need specific versions for compatibility reasons or to reproduce environments exactly as they were in previous projects.
Archive URLs
Anaconda and Miniconda maintain archive repositories where you can access all previous versions of their distributions.
Anaconda Old Versions
Old versions of the complete Anaconda distribution can be downloaded from:
https://repo.anaconda.com/archive/This repository contains installers for all historical versions across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.
Miniconda Old Versions
For minimal Conda installations, previous Miniconda versions are available at:
https://repo.anaconda.com/miniconda/This repository includes all historical Miniconda installers for different operating systems.
How to Download
- Visit the appropriate URL above based on whether you need Anaconda or Miniconda
- Locate the version you need (files are typically named with version numbers and OS information)
- Download the installer directly from the repository
When to Use Old Versions
Some reasons you might need older versions:
- Compatibility with legacy systems
- Reproducing research environments exactly
- Requirements from specific projects or tutorials
- Testing across different distribution versions