An up-to-date fork of GitHub Desktop with additional features including multiple account support, integration with third-party Git providers, commit search, multiple stashes per branch, and more.
Publisher’s description
What is Desktop Plus?
Desktop Plus by Desktop Plus is open-source Windows software in the version control category. It is written in TypeScript. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE 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 3.6.8-r1, released on October 25, 2026. The version history goes back to July 16, 2026: 15 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 (desktop-plus/desktop-plus) has 793 stars. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and GitButler.
Project description on GitHub: “A GitHub Desktop fork with advanced functionality and improvements.”
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
- Also runs on Linux
In short: Desktop Plus is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Multi-account support (e.g. two GitHub accounts at once).
- Rich integration with GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, Codeberg/Forgejo, and Gitea, including self-hosted instances. Basic git functionality in other platforms.
- Search for commits by title, message, tag, or hash.
- Ability to visualize the commit graph.
- Ability to create several stashes per branch.
- Many small improvements to speed up your workflow, like unpushed branch indicators, and recognizable icons and colors across the UI.
AppStream · Flathub
Is Desktop Plus 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:
9694878A3E6407B8BBCD8CCD67415BD9D75421E8B417B08CBF4FACEE6D1149E2· 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 15 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6.8-r1Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 3.6.8-r0 | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 3.6.7-r2 | October 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 3.6.7-r1 | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 3.6.7-r0 | October 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 3.6.6-r1 | September 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 3.6.6-r0 | September 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 3.6.5-r1 | September 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DesktopPlus.DesktopPlus -eDesktopPlus-v3.6.8.1-windows-x64.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.desktop_plus.desktop-plusInformation
- Publisher
- Desktop Plus
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/desktop-plus/desktop-plus
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 3.6.8-r1
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 20, 2026
- Versions listed
- 15
- GitHub stars
- 793
- GitHub forks
- 68
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- DesktopPlus.DesktopPlus
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desktop Plus free?
Yes. Desktop Plus is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Desktop Plus 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 Desktop Plus 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 Desktop Plus be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Desktop Plus run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Desktop Plus?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 16, 2026.
Can I use Desktop Plus without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Desktop Plus?
GitHub CLI, Git, GitButler, GitTools GitVersion and Git Extensions. The alternatives page compares them.
