A free file finding and text searching tool
Publisher’s description
What is BareGrep?
BareGrep is a free file managers & search program for Windows from Bare Metal Software.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 251 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 24,146 times. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and dnGREP.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (251 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: BareGrep is a free file managers & search tool for 32-bit PCs.
Is BareGrep safe to download?
- The file is served by baremetalsoft.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
1AD56390FE51D75E36D4AAD4FD1511EB295A82E9E3A8DD21C2EAA9814EB4CEB6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.50aLatest | June 18, 2026 | 251 KB | 32-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id baremetalsoft.baregrep -echoco install baregrep -yscoop install extras/baregrepProgram files (.exe): baregrep.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Bare Metal Software
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- Proprietary / Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 3.50a
- Released
- June 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 18, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 24,146
- Website
- baremetalsoft.com
- winget ID
- baremetalsoft.baregrep
- Chocolatey package
- baregrep
- Scoop package
- extras/baregrep
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is BareGrep free?
Yes. BareGrep is free to use.
Is BareGrep safe to download?
The download comes from baremetalsoft.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 BareGrep 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.
Does BareGrep run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use BareGrep without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to BareGrep?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, dnGREP, Open-Shell and Files - Stable. The alternatives page compares them.
