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Publisher’s description
What is Biscuit?
Biscuit by Biscuit Project is proprietary Windows software in the web browsers category. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.2.1, released on October 25, 2026. The version history goes back to August 12, 2021: 25 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (agata/dl.biscuit) has 316 stars. Similar programs include Brave, Waterfox and qutebrowser.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Biscuit is a web browser tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Biscuit 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:
9B8A54A946A84D8FE7894432A53570435612199CCF839D6A3B771FF3210FBAC3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 25 versions ›25 versions over 5 years · about 4.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2.1Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.2.0 | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.3 | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.2 | August 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.1 | April 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.0 | April 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.0 | April 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.2.39 | April 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Biscuit.Biscuit -eBiscuit-2.2.1-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Biscuit Project
- Category
- Web browsers
- Licence
- Copyright © 2025 Toshitaka Agata
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/agata/dl.biscuit
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.2.1
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 12, 2021
- Versions listed
- 25
- Updates / year
- 4.8
- GitHub stars
- 316
- GitHub forks
- 12
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Biscuit.Biscuit
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Frequently asked questions
Is Biscuit free?
Biscuit is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Copyright © 2025 Toshitaka Agata). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Biscuit 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 Biscuit 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 Biscuit be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Biscuit 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 Biscuit?
The versions page lists all 25 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 12, 2021.
Can I use Biscuit without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Biscuit?
Brave, Waterfox, qutebrowser, Microsoft Edge and Safari. The alternatives page compares them.
