Double Commander is a dual-pane file manager. It is a piece of free and open-source software licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License. It is designed to be operated by a keyboard, a mouse, or by both at the same time.
It has support for tabs, bookmarks, customizable keyboard shortcuts, compressed files, checksums, and custom file list colors.
The default keyboard shortcuts and default functionality are inspired by the Total Commander for Microsoft Windows only. This makes it similar in operation to the original Norton Commander for DOS, which popularized the basic concept in the 1990s. It is a modern application, designed for use with the latest operating systems.
The basic concept of operation traces its roots to the popular Norton Commander for DOS. While Double Commander can be operated by mouse just like other modern file managers, it also enables easy operation by keyboard only, like its conceptual predecessors did.
What is Double Commander?
Double Commander is an open-source file managers & search program for Windows from Alexander Koblov. It ranks 2nd by popularity among file managers & search in this catalogue. It is written in Free Pascal. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux, FreeBSD and Mac operating system. Its interface is available in 3 languages.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-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 1.2.9, released on September 27, 2026. 36 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 6.6 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 718,465 times. The source code on GitHub (doublecmd/doublecmd) has 4,669 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 5 of our languages. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Total Commander and Files - Stable.
Project description on GitHub: “Double Commander is a free cross platform open source file manager with two panels side by side.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 6.6 a year)
- Also runs on Linux, FreeBSD and Mac operating system
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Double Commander is an open-source file managers & search tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is Double Commander 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:
750C0AAB8BCFD22D4D029D552C2BDB573D51213E05A630E5D1AE28FB944C5F55· 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 36 versions ›36 versions over 5 years · about 6.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.9Latest | September 27, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.2.8 | August 9, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.2.7 | July 19, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.1.32 | January 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 1.1.31 | December 21, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.1.30 | November 9, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.1.29 | October 12, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.1.28 | August 10, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id alexx2000.DoubleCommander -echoco install doublecmd -yscoop install extras/doublecmdmsiexec /i doublecmd-1.2.9.x86_64-win64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {2F1A555D-CE24-453B-87B9-FC0B2E6C09CA} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Alexander Koblov
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/doublecmd/doublecmd
- Written in
- Free Pascal
- Interface languages
- Russian, English, and Ukrainian
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux, FreeBSD, Mac operating system
- Version
- 1.2.9
- Released
- September 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 36
- Updates / year
- 6.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 718,465
- GitHub stars
- 4,669
- GitHub forks
- 365
- Website
- doublecmd.sourceforge.io
- winget ID
- alexx2000.DoubleCommander
- Chocolatey package
- doublecmd
- Scoop package
- extras/doublecmd
- MSI product code
- {2F1A555D-CE24-453B-87B9-FC0B2E6C09CA}
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to Double Commander
See all ›-
Proprietary146.2K ↓ -
Total Commander11.58Total Commander is a modern file manager with plugin support in the classic 2-window style of the DOS era.Proprietary909.6K ↓ -
Open source136.3K ↓ -
Open source861.2K ↓ -
Open source43.1K ↓ -
Open source109.2K ↓ -
muCommander1.6.2muCommander is an open source, dual-pane file manager available on all major operating systemsOpen source8.6K ↓ -
Service Bus Explorer6.3.1The Service Bus Explorer allows users to connect to a Service Bus namespace and administer messaging entities in an easy mannerOpen source180.1K ↓
Frequently asked questions
Is Double Commander free?
Yes. Double Commander is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is Double Commander 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 Double Commander 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 Double Commander be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Double Commander run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Double Commander?
The versions page lists all 36 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to Double Commander?
Elasticsearch, Total Commander, Files - Stable, Open-Shell and dnGREP. The alternatives page compares them.
