Browser Wrangler registers as a browser in Windows and routes clicked links
to the browser and profile you choose, based on URL matching rules.
Supports multiple browsers and profiles, a picker for ambiguous links,
regex rules, and per-profile visibility. A .NET/WinUI 3 re-imagining of
Browser Tamer.
Publisher’s description
What is Browser Wrangler?
Browser Wrangler by Damian Hickey is open-source Windows software in the web browsers category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 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 2026.726.20, released on October 6, 2026. The version history goes back to July 23, 2026: 8 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (damianh/browser-wrangler) has 2 stars. Similar programs include Brave, Waterfox and qutebrowser.
Project description on GitHub: “Windows tool to redirect links to your browser of choice”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
In short: Browser Wrangler is an open-source web browser tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Browser Wrangler 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:
0D8A771CDB86DB315ADAA0B55BA2D553786D557C78C0A2E0F1DB07F563D860C6· 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 8 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.726.20Latest | October 6, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2026.726.16 | July 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2026.726.15 | July 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2026.726.14 | July 26, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2026.726.13 | July 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2026.725.12 | July 25, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2026.718.10 | July 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2026.718.7 | July 23, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DamianH.BrowserWrangler -eBrowserWrangler-2026.726.20-x64-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTARTRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Damian Hickey
- Category
- Web browsers
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/damianh/browser-wrangler
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2026.726.20
- Released
- October 6, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 23, 2026
- Versions listed
- 8
- GitHub stars
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- DamianH.BrowserWrangler
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Browser Wrangler free?
Yes. Browser Wrangler is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Browser Wrangler 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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Browser Wrangler run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Browser Wrangler?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 23, 2026.
Can I use Browser Wrangler without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Browser Wrangler?
Brave, Waterfox, qutebrowser, Microsoft Edge and Safari. The alternatives page compares them.
