ScratchJr
ScratchJr

ScratchJr

Educational

| Scratch Foundation

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • How to Download

Page Modified On: August 07, 2025

Run ScratchJr on PC or Mac

ScratchJr is an Educational app developed by Scratch Foundation. BlueStacks app player is the best platform (emulator) to run this Android app on your PC or Mac for an immersive user experience!

Watch your kids write codes and build educational mini-apps. The app gives your kids enough room to be creative by giving them access to customizable characters. Kids can write smart codes to bring their characters to life and control their actions.

About the App

ScratchJr teaches children from 5 years old basic coding skills using interactive characters and simplified learning techniques. Even though it is an educational app, this app offers interesting learning sessions and several other exciting activities. 

ScratchJr equips kids with the necessary training to program, design projects, build apps, and solve problems independently. It sharpens their mental agility and creative skills, while providing foundational knowledge in mathematics and literacy to prepare them for school work and exams.

Navigating around the app is quite easy — users can use their mouse to paint, select icons, and perform other tasks. 

Game Features

  • Intuitive user interface
  • Advanced guides for assistance
  • Unique customizable options
  • Multiple sample projects 

How to Get? 

Download ScratchJr for free from the Google Play Store using the BlueStacks app player.

How to Download and Run ScratchJr 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 ScratchJr in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install ScratchJr from the search results

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

  • Click the ScratchJr 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.

ScratchJr - FAQs

  • How to Run ScratchJr on Windows PC & Mac?

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

    • Click on ‘Download ScratchJr 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 ScratchJr PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run ScratchJr 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.