Follow this guide to install Plugin Installer for OBS on Windows 10 or 11. Download the recommended .exe installer first, then use .msi only if your environment requires it.
Recommended for most users: .exe installer (NSIS). If your organization needs Windows Installer format, use the optional .msi package.
Windows installers
Download Plugin Installer for OBS for Windows using the main button. Advanced package options are available below.
Other options: MSI (.msi)
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Use the button above to download the recommended Windows .exe installer.
Open the downloaded installer and follow the setup wizard. If Windows shows "Windows protected your PC", click "More info" and then click "Run anyway".
If Windows asks for administrator permission, approve the prompt so the installer or plugin setup step can write to the correct OBS or system folders.
Open Plugin Installer for OBS. It will scan for OBS Studio and prepare plugin directories automatically.
If you see "Windows protected your PC", click More info and then Run anyway. If Windows asks for administrator permission after that, approve the prompt and return to the installer once the elevated step finishes.
This SmartScreen screen can appear because the installer is new or has not built enough reputation with Windows yet. It does not automatically mean the installer is unsafe.
Some security tools may flag unknown installers. If needed, add an exception or temporarily disable real-time protection during install.
Windows shows this when the installer or a plugin step needs to write to protected folders such as Program Files or the OBS installation directory. Approve the prompt if you want to continue, then return to the app after the prompt closes.
If Plugin Installer for OBS can’t detect OBS, ensure OBS is installed normally. For portable OBS installs, select the directory manually in settings.