dupeGuru is a cross-platform (Linux, OS X, Windows) GUI tool to find duplicate files in a system
Publisher’s description
What is dupeGuru?
dupeGuru by Hardcoded Software is open-source Windows software in the file managers & search category. It ranks 13th by popularity among file managers & search in this catalogue. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit 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 4.3.1, released on July 9, 2022. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.7 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 31,607 times. The source code on GitHub (arsenetar/dupeguru) has 7,921 stars. On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .dupeguru and .dupegurudirs. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and Files - Stable.
Project description on GitHub: “Find duplicate files”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: dupeGuru is an open-source file managers & search tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is dupeGuru 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:
28293DADA3C88336B2B53ACA00ADF59F85CABF1362F8386A8FFC6BE5E1742836· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the arsenetar/dupeguru repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Signed releases8
- Static code analysis7
- Branch protection6
- Code review4
- Pinned dependencies3
- Actively maintained0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 1 year · about 4.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3.1Latest | July 9, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.3.0 | July 3, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.2.1 | March 26, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.2.0 | March 9, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.1.1 | May 22, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.1.0 | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DupeGuru.DupeGuru -echoco install dupeguru -yscoop install extras/dupegurudupeGuru_win64_4.3.1.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Hardcoded Software
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/arsenetar/dupeguru
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.3.1
- Released
- July 9, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 4.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 31,607
- GitHub stars
- 7,921
- GitHub forks
- 546
- Website
- dupeguru.voltaicideas.net
- winget ID
- DupeGuru.DupeGuru
- Chocolatey package
- dupeguru
- Scoop package
- extras/dupeguru
File types it opens (2)
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Frequently asked questions
Is dupeGuru free?
Yes. dupeGuru is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is dupeGuru 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 dupeGuru 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 dupeGuru be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does dupeGuru 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 dupeGuru?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use dupeGuru without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to dupeGuru?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Files - Stable, Open-Shell and Total Commander. The alternatives page compares them.
