You can install Candy Crush Saga free on a Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC straight from the Microsoft Store, where King publishes the official PC version. The same game is free on iPhone, iPad and Android.
Progress syncs between devices when you play online, so a level you clear on your phone is waiting on your laptop.
This guide covers the official links, Store and winget installs, Mac options, requirements, in-game purchases, updates and fixes for installs that fail.
Which Candy Crush Saga download do you need?
Every official copy comes from a Microsoft, Apple or Google store. Match your device to a row.
| Your device | Where to get it | What it needs |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC or laptop | Microsoft Store | Windows 10 version 10240.0 or higher, about 202 MB download |
| iPhone or iPad | App Store | iOS or iPadOS 15.0 or later, 325.5 MB |
| Android phone or tablet | Google Play | A Google account |
| Mac with an iPhone | iPhone Mirroring guide | macOS Sequoia 15 or later and an iPhone on iOS 18 or later |
Pick the Microsoft Store on any Windows PC. It is the only native computer version King publishes.
Download Candy Crush Saga from the official store listings
The Microsoft Store lists the publisher as king.com. The App Store names King.com Limited as the seller, and Google Play names King as the developer. A listing under any other name is a copycat.
- Candy Crush Saga on the Microsoft Store — about 202 MB · Windows 11 and 10, free
- Candy Crush Saga on the App Store — 325.5 MB · iPhone and iPad, free
- Candy Crush Saga on Google Play — Android, free, 1B+ downloads
- King games catalog — King’s official site with its other titles
The Store product ID is 9NBLGGH18846. Use it to confirm a Store link or to install with winget.
How to install Candy Crush Saga on Windows 11 and 10
The Microsoft Store downloads the right package for your processor and installs it automatically.
- Open the Candy Crush Saga Store listing in your browser.
- Select Get and allow the page to open Microsoft Store if your browser asks.
- Check that the publisher reads king.com.
- Select Get, or Install if your account already owns the game.
- Wait for the download and install to finish.
- Find the game under Start > All apps and open it.
- Connect to the internet so the game can sync your progress and load events.
- Match three or more candies to start the first level.
Sign in to Microsoft Store with your Microsoft account to install the game on up to ten Windows devices.
Install Candy Crush Saga with winget
Windows Package Manager installs the Store version from a terminal. The msstore source uses the Store product ID as the package ID.
- Right-click Start and select Terminal.
- Run winget install 9NBLGGH18846 -s msstore .
- Accept the source and package agreements when winget shows them.
- Wait for winget to finish the install.
- Open the game from Start > All apps.
Add –accept-package-agreements –accept-source-agreements to skip the prompts in a script.
How to confirm your copy is the genuine King game
King ships the PC game only as a Store package, so the package name is the reliable check.
- Right-click Start and select Terminal.
- Run Get-AppxPackage king.com.CandyCrushSaga .
- Confirm PackageFamilyName reads king.com.CandyCrushSaga_kgqvnymyfvs32 .
- Read the installed build next to Version.
- If the command returns nothing, remove any Candy Crush setup file you downloaded elsewhere and install from the Microsoft Store.
Any site offering a Candy Crush Saga .exe, an “unlimited lives” build or a mod is not King. Delete the file without running it.
How to play Candy Crush Saga on a Mac
King publishes no macOS app, and the App Store lists the game for iPhone and iPad only. iPhone Mirroring puts your iPhone copy in a window on the Mac.
| Your situation | Use this | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mac with Apple silicon or a T2 chip on macOS Sequoia 15 or later, plus an iPhone on iOS 18 or later | Set up iPhone Mirroring | Install the game on the iPhone first; not available in the European Union |
| Mac without a compatible iPhone | Install on an iPad from the App Store | iPadOS 15.0 or later |
| Mac that also runs Windows | Install from the Microsoft Store | Needs a Windows 10 or 11 installation |
To start mirroring, open iPhone Mirroring from the Dock or Applications folder, then unlock your iPhone when the Mac asks.
Is Candy Crush Saga free?
The Microsoft Store, App Store and Google Play all list the game at no cost. Optional in-game items such as boosters cost real money, and Google Play marks the game as containing ads.
Install the free version from an official store and turn off in-app purchases if children play. King states in its Store and Google Play descriptions that optional in-game items require payment and that you can switch the payment feature off in your device settings.
A site that charges for the base game or sells an “unlocked” installer is not King. The official game never needs a paid download.
How to check your Candy Crush Saga version and update it
Microsoft Store updates apps automatically unless you paused updates. King adds new levels every two weeks, so run a manual check when an event will not load.
- Open Microsoft Store from the Start menu.
- Select Library in the lower-left corner.
- Select Get updates.
- Wait for Candy Crush Saga to finish updating.
- Close the game fully and open it again.
- Confirm the new build with Get-AppxPackage king.com.CandyCrushSaga in Terminal.
- On iPhone, iPad or Android, update the game from its App Store or Google Play listing.
Check the Candy Crush Saga system requirements
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Game | Candy Crush Saga |
| Developer | King (King.com Ltd) |
| Latest version | 1.3362.1.0 on the Microsoft Store; 1.336.2.1 on the App Store |
| Price | Free to play; optional in-game purchases |
| Windows | Windows 10 version 10240.0 or higher, Windows 11 |
| Architecture | x86, x64 and Arm |
| Input | Touch and mouse recommended |
| Download size | About 202 MB (Store estimate); up to 285 MB installed |
| iPhone and iPad | iOS or iPadOS 15.0 or later, 325.5 MB |
| Android | Google Play |
| macOS | No app; iPhone Mirroring on macOS Sequoia 15 or later |
| Connection | Internet needed for syncing and full features |
| Age rating | ESRB Everyone, PEGI 3 |
| Offline installer | No |
| Official source | Microsoft Store |
| Last verified | 2026-09-19 |
To see your Windows build, press Windows + R, type winver and select OK.
Fix Candy Crush Saga not downloading or not starting
Find the symptom that matches your screen and follow the fix under it.
The Get or Install button does nothing, or the download stalls
A stale Microsoft Store cache blocks new downloads.
- Press Windows + R.
- Type wsreset.exe and select OK.
- Wait for the blank window to close and Microsoft Store to open.
- Search for Candy Crush Saga and select Install again.
The Store says the game does not work on this device
Windows is out of date or the PC is signed out of the Store.
- Open Settings > Windows Update, or Update & Security > Windows Update on Windows 10.
- Select Check for updates and install everything offered.
- Restart the PC.
- Sign in to Microsoft Store with your Microsoft account and try the install again.
The game opens and closes, or sits on the loading screen
Corrupted app data stops the game from loading.
- On Windows 11, open Start > Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
- Select More next to Candy Crush Saga, then Advanced options.
- Select Repair and try the game.
- If it still fails, return to the same page and select Reset.
- On Windows 10, the same buttons sit under Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Advanced options.
Levels, events or progress are missing
The game needs an internet connection to sync and to unlock its full features.
- Connect the PC to the internet.
- Close the game fully and open it again.
- Update the game from Microsoft Store if new levels still do not appear.
How to uninstall Candy Crush Saga
Uninstalling removes the app from the PC. Synced progress stays with your game account, so a reinstall picks up where you left off once you connect.
- Select Start > All apps and find Candy Crush Saga.
- Right-click the game and select Uninstall.
- Confirm the prompt.
- Or open Start > Settings > Apps > Installed apps, select More next to the game, then Uninstall.
- To reinstall later, open the Microsoft Store listing and select Install.
Which other King game should you install?
King publishes several other free puzzle games on the Microsoft Store. Each installs the same way.
| Game | What you play | Get it |
|---|---|---|
| Candy Crush Soda Saga | Match-3 levels built around soda and floating candy | Microsoft Store |
| Candy Crush Friends Saga | Match-3 levels with friend characters | Microsoft Store |
| Farm Heroes Saga | Match-3 puzzles with fruit and vegetables | Microsoft Store |
| Bubble Witch 3 Saga | Bubble shooter puzzles | Microsoft Store |
Start with Candy Crush Saga. Try Soda Saga next when you want the same matching with new board mechanics.
Frequently asked questions
Is Candy Crush Saga free?
Yes. Candy Crush Saga is free on the Microsoft Store, App Store and Google Play. Optional in-game items such as boosters cost real money, and you can turn off in-app purchases in your device settings.
How do I download Candy Crush Saga on a PC?
Open the Microsoft Store listing with product ID 9NBLGGH18846, published by king.com, and select Get. The Store installs the game on Windows 11 or Windows 10, and it then appears under Start and All apps.
Does Candy Crush Saga work on Windows 11?
Yes. The Microsoft Store version runs on Windows 11 and on Windows 10 version 10240.0 or higher. It supports x86, x64 and Arm PCs, and the Store picks the right package automatically.
How big is the Candy Crush Saga download?
The Microsoft Store estimates the PC download at about 202 MB, with up to 285 MB used once installed. The App Store build for iPhone and iPad is 325.5 MB.
Is there a Candy Crush Saga offline installer or exe?
No. King distributes the PC game only through the Microsoft Store, including winget’s msstore source. There is no standalone exe or offline setup file, so any site offering one is not an official source.
Can you get Candy Crush Saga on a Mac?
Not as a Mac app. King publishes no macOS version, and the App Store lists the game for iPhone and iPad only. On a Mac running macOS Sequoia 15 or later, iPhone Mirroring shows your iPhone copy in a window.
Does Candy Crush Saga support 64-bit and ARM PCs?
Yes. The Microsoft Store lists x86, x64 and Arm support for Candy Crush Saga. There is no separate 32-bit, 64-bit or ARM download to pick, because the Store chooses the right package for your processor.
Is it safe to download Candy Crush Saga?
Yes, from the Microsoft Store, App Store or Google Play. Check that the publisher is king.com, King.com Limited or King, and skip download sites that offer exe installers or modded builds with unlimited lives.
What is the latest version of Candy Crush Saga?
The newest Microsoft Store package is version 1.3362.1.0, and the App Store build is 1.336.2.1, released September 9, 2026. The Store updates the PC game automatically unless you pause app updates.
Why can’t I download Candy Crush Saga?
The usual causes are a stale Microsoft Store cache, pending Windows updates or being signed out of the Store. Run wsreset.exe from the Run box, install Windows updates, sign in to the Store and select Install again.
How do I update Candy Crush Saga on my computer?
Open Microsoft Store, select Library, then select Get updates. The Store downloads the newest Candy Crush Saga package. Close and reopen the game so the new levels and events load.
How do I uninstall Candy Crush Saga from Windows?
Right-click Candy Crush Saga in Start and All apps, then select Uninstall and confirm. You can also remove it from Settings, Apps, Installed apps. Reinstall it any time from the Microsoft Store listing at no cost.
Does Candy Crush Saga keep my progress between devices?
Yes, when you play online. King’s Store description states the game syncs between devices and unlocks its full features when connected to the internet, so connect before switching from phone to PC.
