Backrest installer
Publisher’s description
What is Backrest?
Backrest is an open-source program for Windows from garethgeorge. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.14.1, released on July 12, 2026. 15 versions are listed since February 17, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 11 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (garethgeorge/backrest) has 7,698 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Backrest is a web UI and orchestrator for restic backup.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 11 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Backrest is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Backrest safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C8E6669546BDA08B06F6A6EE6803544975B33413BC0B268BEB9E6263C778CC50· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 15 versions ›15 versions over 1 year · about 11 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.14.1Latest | July 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.13.0 | May 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.12.1 | March 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.12.0 | February 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.11.2 | January 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.11.1 | January 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.10.1 | October 31, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.10.0 | October 31, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id garethgeorge.Backrest -escoop install extras/backrestBackrestSetup-x86_64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- garethgeorge
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/garethgeorge/backrest
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.14.1
- Released
- July 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 17, 2025
- Versions listed
- 15
- Updates / year
- 10.7
- GitHub stars
- 7,698
- GitHub forks
- 238
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- garethgeorge.Backrest
- Scoop package
- extras/backrest
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Backrest free?
Yes. Backrest is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Backrest safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Backrest with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Backrest be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Backrest run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Backrest?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 17, 2025.
Can I use Backrest without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.