Browser Tamer - browser proxy for Windows with autodetection, rules, scripting.
Publisher’s description
What is Browser Tamer?
Browser Tamer by aloneguid is open-source Windows software in the web browsers category. It ranks 26th by popularity among web browsers in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.3.2, released on October 26, 2026. The version history goes back to July 16, 2025: 33 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 26 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 4,158 times. The source code on GitHub (aloneguid/bt) has 509 stars. Similar programs include Brave, Waterfox and qutebrowser.
Project description on GitHub: “Browser Tamer - browser proxy for Windows and Linux with autodetection, rules, scripting. 100% local, no tracking, no registration. Made with love and care, not AI and tracking.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 26 a year)
In short: Browser Tamer is an open-source web browser tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Browser Tamer 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:
E4876EB35671376AA3A40DB056563F6CA6C22B2D64B6AFDCF8204100ACBA3C7C· 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 33 versions ›33 versions over 1 year · about 26 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3.2Latest | October 26, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 6.3.1 | October 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 6.3.0 | September 18, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 6.2.3 | September 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 6.2.2 | August 26, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 6.2.1 | August 24, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 6.2.0 | August 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 6.1.1 | August 12, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id aloneguid.bt -echoco install browser-tamer -ymsiexec /i BrowserTamer-6.3.2-win64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {94AA63B1-A348-4C36-9F43-46AAD88BA03D} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- aloneguid
- Category
- Web browsers
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/aloneguid/bt
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 6.3.2
- Released
- October 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 20, 2025
- Versions listed
- 33
- Updates / year
- 25.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 4,158
- GitHub stars
- 509
- GitHub forks
- 33
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- aloneguid.bt
- Chocolatey package
- browser-tamer
- MSI product code
- {94AA63B1-A348-4C36-9F43-46AAD88BA03D}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Browser Tamer free?
Yes. Browser Tamer is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Browser Tamer 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 Tamer 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 Tamer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Browser Tamer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Browser Tamer?
The versions page lists all 33 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 16, 2025.
What are alternatives to Browser Tamer?
Brave, Waterfox, qutebrowser, ungoogled-chromium and Microsoft Edge. The alternatives page compares them.
