dnGrep allows you to search across files with easy-to-read results.
Search through text files, Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents, PDFs, and archives using text, regular expression, XPath, and phonetic queries. dnGrep includes search-and-replace, whole-file preview, right-click search in File Explorer, and much more.
Publisher’s description
What is dnGREP?
dnGREP by dnGrep Community Contributors is open-source Windows software in the file managers & search category. It ranks 12th by popularity among file managers & search in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. 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 5.0.65.0, released on October 13, 2026. The version history goes back to June 28, 2021: 31 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.9 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 43,106 times. The source code on GitHub (dnGrep/dnGrep) has 2,220 stars. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and Files - Stable.
Project description on GitHub: “Graphical GREP tool for Windows”
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
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: dnGREP is an open-source file managers & search tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is dnGREP 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:
200A100F499ABC89A2A332DBB14D65728C7B851A80ABFD8B13DA67E6C68F836F· 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 31 versions ›31 versions over 5 years · about 5.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0.65.0Latest | October 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 5.0.57.0 | September 9, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 5.0.49.0 | August 11, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSIARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 5.0.30.0 | July 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI32-bit MSI |
| 5.0.9.0 | June 9, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 4.7.54.0 | May 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI32-bit MSI |
| 4.7.25.0 | April 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 4.7.10.0 | March 10, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id dnGrep.dnGrep -echoco install dngrep -yscoop install extras/dngrepmsiexec /i dnGREP.5.0.65.x64.msi /qn /norestart /quietmsiexec /x {C6962139-E95D-4FBC-B631-11EAD564A419} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- dnGrep Community Contributors
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dnGrep/dnGrep
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 5.0.65.0
- Released
- October 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 28, 2021
- Versions listed
- 31
- Updates / year
- 5.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 43,106
- GitHub stars
- 2,220
- GitHub forks
- 177
- Website
- dngrep.github.io
- winget ID
- dnGrep.dnGrep
- Chocolatey package
- dngrep
- Scoop package
- extras/dngrep
- MSI product code
- {C6962139-E95D-4FBC-B631-11EAD564A419}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is dnGREP free?
Yes. dnGREP is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is dnGREP 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 dnGREP 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 dnGREP be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does dnGREP run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of dnGREP?
The versions page lists all 31 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 28, 2021.
What are alternatives to dnGREP?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Files - Stable, grepWin and Open-Shell. The alternatives page compares them.
