A default browser replacement for windows to let you pick your preferred browser on the fly or in
accordance with your own rules.
You can easily configure it to use Firefox for github.com and slashdot.org, but leave Edge to
handle microsoft.com and even let Internet Explorer handle that old internal LOB app you'd rather
not use but must.
Publisher’s description
What is Browser Picker?
Browser Picker is an open-source program for Windows from Runsafe. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.2.5, released on October 24, 2026. 11 versions are listed since September 19, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 5.3 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (mortenn/BrowserPicker) has 507 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Smart browser selector for Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Browser Picker is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Browser Picker 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:
7CDD03A423DFB76B099F0B20C7337C777CDF1CB4FD549B59B193EEF4E31A82A6· 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 11 versions ›11 versions over 2 years · about 5.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2.5Latest | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.1.3 | March 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.0.5 | March 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.0.4 | March 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.0.3 | March 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.0.2 | March 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.0.1 | March 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.2.7 | February 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id mortenn.BrowserPicker -emsiexec /i BrowserPicker.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {AE329106-3B31-4A6B-96DD-6CB198EA61FF} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Runsafe
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mortenn/BrowserPicker
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.2.5
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 26, 2024
- Versions listed
- 11
- Updates / year
- 5.3
- GitHub stars
- 507
- GitHub forks
- 26
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- mortenn.BrowserPicker
- MSI product code
- {AE329106-3B31-4A6B-96DD-6CB198EA61FF}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Browser Picker free?
Yes. Browser Picker is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Browser Picker 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 Browser Picker 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 Browser Picker be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Browser Picker 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 Browser Picker?
The versions page lists all 11 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 19, 2024.