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Metric	MetaTrader 5 — Forex, Stocks	MetaTrader 4 Forex Trading
User count	53,136,218	43,881,099
Average rating	4.75	4.64
Rating count	1,153,174	1,021,548
Last updated	2026-06-30	2026-06-19
Size	35.59 MB	15.21 MB
Version	500.5870	400.1474

Short description	Trade Forex and stocks with real-time quotes, charts, technical analysis, and financial news using MetaTrader 5. Free demo accounts available.	Trade Forex on your smartphone with MetaTrader 4. Enjoy real-time quotes, advanced tools, and seamless trading experience from anywhere.
Full summary	MetaTrader 5 is a comprehensive online trading platform offering real-time Forex and stock market quotes, advanced technical analysis, and integrated financial news. Traders can access a broad set of trade orders, including pending orders, and enjoy features like level II pricing with up to 32 quotes, customizable chart color schemes, and fast switching between financial instruments. The platform supports 30 popular technical indicators and 24 analytical objects for detailed chart analysis across 9 timeframes and 3 chart types. Users can connect with hundreds of Forex and stock brokers worldwide and communicate with other traders via the MQL5 community chat. Push notifications keep you updated, and free demo accounts allow risk-free practice. Please note that trading carries significant risks, and MetaTrader 5 software providers do not offer financial services directly.	MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is the world's most popular Forex trading platform, now available as a Chrome extension for easy access. Trade Forex anytime and anywhere with hundreds of brokers and thousands of servers at your fingertips. The extension offers real-time quotes, a full set of trade orders including pending orders, and all types of trade execution. Analyze the Forex market using 30 popular technical indicators, 24 analytical tools, and customizable charts with various timeframes and types like candlesticks and bars. Enhance your trading with fast switching between instruments, sound notifications, visual trade levels, and free daily financial news. Connect and chat with other traders via MQL5.community integration and receive push notifications from the desktop MetaTrader 4 platform. Please note the high risk of trading financial products and ensure you understand these risks before trading with real money. Download MetaTrader 4 to control your Forex account and trade efficiently right from your browser.