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Publisher’s description
What is ExplorerTabUtility?
ExplorerTabUtility by w4po is open-source Windows software in the file managers & search category. It ranks 29th by popularity among file managers & search in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 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 2.5.0, released on May 4, 2025. The version history goes back to February 3, 2025: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 562 times. The source code on GitHub (w4po/ExplorerTabUtility) has 2,993 stars. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and Open-Shell.
Project description on GitHub: “🚀 Supercharge Windows 11's File Explorer: Auto-convert windows to tabs, duplicate tabs, reopen closed ones, and more!”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: ExplorerTabUtility is an open-source file managers & search tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ExplorerTabUtility 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:
168E1F8938903B528177F04C789860C2CC167C9AB49DE69600E135555575939A· 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 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5.0Latest | May 4, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.4.0 | April 9, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.3.0 | March 30, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2.2.0 | March 1, 2025 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 2.1.0 | February 13, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 2.0.0 | February 3, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id w4po.ExplorerTabUtility -echoco install ExplorerTabUtility -yExplorerTabUtility_v2.5.0_Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- w4po
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/w4po/ExplorerTabUtility
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.5.0
- Released
- May 4, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- February 4, 2025
- Versions listed
- 6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 562
- GitHub stars
- 2,993
- GitHub forks
- 96
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- w4po.ExplorerTabUtility
- Chocolatey package
- ExplorerTabUtility
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Frequently asked questions
Is ExplorerTabUtility free?
Yes. ExplorerTabUtility is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is ExplorerTabUtility 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 ExplorerTabUtility 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 ExplorerTabUtility be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ExplorerTabUtility run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of ExplorerTabUtility?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 3, 2025.
Can I use ExplorerTabUtility without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to ExplorerTabUtility?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Open-Shell, Files - Stable and Total Commander. The alternatives page compares them.
