Nearpod
Nearpod

Nearpod

Education

| Nearpod Inc.

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

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  • How to Download

Page Modified On: August 19, 2025

Run Nearpod on PC or Mac

What’s better than using Nearpod by Nearpod Inc.? Well, try it on a big screen, on your PC or Mac, with BlueStacks to see the difference.

About the App

Nearpod brings a new twist to learning by making lessons actually feel interesting and interactive. Whether you’re following along with your class or catching up on your own, Nearpod puts all kinds of cool activities and multimedia right at your fingertips. With Nearpod, the usual lecture turns into something you can jump into, with loads of ways to join in and actually make your voice heard.

App Features

  • Live and Self-Paced Learning: Join lessons your teacher’s leading in real time, or pick up on your own when it fits your schedule. Both options mean you stay in the loop and learn your way.

  • Interactive Activities: Don’t just watch—take part. You’ll see lots of ways to respond: draw your answer, write open-ended replies, vote in a poll, or team up with classmates on a collaborative board.

  • Rich Multimedia Content: Lessons aren’t just text and slides. Nearpod uses engaging stuff like virtual reality field trips, 3D models, PhET science simulations, videos, and more to bring topics to life.

  • Instant Feedback & Quizzes: Worried you missed something? Check your understanding as you go with quizzes, live questions, and even chances to draw your thinking right in the app.

  • Huge Lesson Library: Teachers can save time with a collection of thousands of ready-made activities and lessons across every subject, making it easy to find engaging material for any grade.

Nearpod can be enjoyed across different devices, and if you want to run it on PC or Mac, BlueStacks makes that a breeze.

BlueStacks gives you the much-needed freedom to experience your favorite apps on a bigger screen. Get it now.

How to Download and Run Nearpod on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Nearpod in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Nearpod from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Nearpod

  • Click the Nearpod icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Nearpod - FAQs

  • How to Run Nearpod on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run Nearpod on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download Nearpod on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Nearpod PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Nearpod on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.