RealTimes (formerly RealPlayer) is a discontinued media player for Windows (and other operating systems). It was once very popular, but its market share has dwindled significantly as better, free, and more versatile media players have become available. While the name "RealTimes" suggests an emphasis on video editing and sharing, its core functionality was primarily playing various media formats, though its ability to handle all formats smoothly was always a point of contention.

Essentially, it[SQ]s an older piece of software that[SQ]s largely irrelevant in today[SQ]s media player landscape. Unless you have specific, legacy reasons to use it (like accessing very old media files only playable by RealPlayer), there[SQ]s little reason to download or use it now. Modern players like VLC Media Player or MPC-HC offer far superior functionality and broader compatibility.