Multibit Classic Download links
The links below point to the original Multibit Classic 0.5.18 installers, preserved on the Internet Archive (web.archive.org) because the official multibit.org download servers were taken offline after the project was discontinued. Multibit Classic is written in Java, so you will need a Java runtime installed to launch it. These files are provided so you can open an old wallet and export your keys — not so you can start using Multibit Classic as a day-to-day wallet.
Multibit Classic Download links are below. Make sure Java is installed.
Bear in mind that syncing may take several days due to few accessible nodes.
Here are the links to download Multibit Classic 0.5.18:
- On Windows (SHA-256 hash: dc0c2ef689507c57347c0cbed58ea90fe12617a6fb026b308e81ec2127531b7e)
- On Mac OS X (SHA-256 hash: 0d2fe6fa68385c1ca964d9588272787dabffbc2061f29ebaab422317d0972257)
- On Linux (SHA-256 hash: a067c9638edfdf39f3e9fa154b0c6d8cfb7c58c0edd95a02c0ca903160ca3aad)
Should you reinstall Multibit Classic at all?
In most cases you do not need to. If you already have your .wallet or .key file, you can often recover your Bitcoin without running the old software — for example by decrypting a .key backup or importing keys directly into a modern wallet. Reinstalling Multibit Classic is mainly useful when the app still runs on an old machine and you want to use its built-in Export Private Keys tool. If the wallet will not open or the password is lost, see our tutorials or contact us for recovery.
How to verify your download
Before running any installer, confirm its SHA-256 checksum matches the value published next to the link above. This proves the file was not tampered with. Run the command for your operating system and compare the output to the published hash:
Windows: certutil -hashfile multibit-0.5.18-windows-setup.exe SHA256
Mac: shasum -a 256 multibit-0.5.18.dmg
Linux: sha256sum multibit-0.5.18-linux.jarIf the checksum does not match, do not run the file. Re-download it and check again, or contact us.
Dont forget to check the checksum and beware of scammers or fake wallets that will steal your funds.
Additional professional help
If you are not sure how to do this, contact an expert or get help recovering your Multibit wallet.
Be careful where you download Multibit from. Search results and app stores contain fake “Multibit” wallets and phishing sites designed to steal your keys. Only use the archived original files above, always verify the checksum, and never enter your seed words or private keys into any website. Also note that even the genuine software may take a very long time (sometimes days) to synchronise with the network, because few compatible nodes remain online — another reason to export your keys and move to a modern wallet rather than keep using Classic.
Multibit Classic download — FAQ
Is it safe to download Multibit Classic from the Internet Archive?
The archived 0.5.18 installers are the original files. Always verify the SHA-256 checksum shown next to each link before running the installer, and download only from the links on this page.
Do I need Java to run Multibit Classic?
Yes. Multibit Classic is a Java application and requires a Java runtime environment to launch. On modern systems it can be easier to skip reinstalling and instead recover your keys directly from your wallet file.
Why does Multibit Classic take so long to sync?
Multibit Classic is an SPV wallet that connects to Bitcoin nodes which are now mostly offline, so it can take days to sync or may not finish at all. Exporting your keys and importing them into Electrum or Bitcoin Core avoids this entirely.