Can You Install Power Query in Excel 2010? The Short Answer is No.

Critical Update (2026)

Microsoft has officially ended support for the Power Query add-in for Excel 2010 and 2013. The official support lifecycle confirms these versions are past their end-of-life date.

The Hard Truth for Legacy Users

If you are still on Excel 2010 or 2013, you are facing a hard stop. Here is what you need to know:

No Official Download: You cannot download the installer from Microsoft anymore.
Security Risk: Finding the file on third-party sites is highly dangerous. It is unpatched, unsupported, and could contain malware.
No Bug Fixes: Even if you have it installed, critical bugs or calculation errors will never be fixed.

SolutionUpgrade to "Get & Transform"

You don't need to "download" anything anymore. You simply need to upgrade your Excel version. Starting with Excel 2016, Power Query was rebuilt directly into the core of Excel.

It was renamed to Get & Transform Data and lives permanently on the Data tab.

Excel 2016 Data Tab showing Get & Transform Data section

👆 In Modern Excel (2016+), it is built-in here.

Quick Reference Guide

Excel Version	Power Query Status	Action Required
Excel 2010	Discontinued	Cannot officially install. Must upgrade.
Excel 2013	Discontinued	Cannot officially install. Must upgrade.
Excel 2016+	Native / Built-in	It's already there. Use Data tab.
Office 365	Native / Built-in	Always updated with latest features.

🛡️Why This Matters for Finance Professionals (CAs)

In finance, data accuracy is non-negotiable. Using an unsupported, "zombie" version of a data transformation tool like the legacy Power Query add-in poses a significant operational risk.

If the tool breaks, calculates incorrectly due to an unpatched bug, or fails to connect to modern data sources, there is no support available to fix it. For audit trails and financial reporting, you must use the supported, native version in Excel 2016 or later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I download Power Query for Excel 2016?▼

No download is needed! In Excel 2016 and later versions, Power Query is built-in. Just go to the Data tab and look for the Get & Transform group.

Where is the official implementation link for Excel 2010?▼

Microsoft removed the official download link (KB 39379) in 2019. It is no longer supported or safe to use. We strongly recommend upgrading to Office 365 or Excel 2021.

Is Power BI Desktop free to use?▼

Yes! If you cannot upgrade Excel but need Power Query logic, you can download Power BI Desktop for free. It contains the latest version of the Power Query engine.

Does this guide apply to Excel for Mac?▼

Partially. Excel for Mac (Office 365 version) now supports Power Query, but the experience is slightly different. The "Get Data" experience is native, and no separate installation is required. Excel 2011/2016 for Mac are not supported.

Why can't I find the Power Query tab in Excel 2016?▼

In Excel 2016, there is no "Power Query" tab. Microsoft renamed it to the Data tab. Look for the "Get & Transform" section on the left side of the ribbon.

Can I share Power Query files with users on older Excel versions?▼

They can open the file and see the results (the static table), but they cannot refresh the query without a supported version. If they try to refresh, they will get an error.

Can You Still Install Power Query in Excel 2010?The Short Answer is No.