FanFolder turns any folder into an animated, arc-shaped popup on the Windows
taskbar. Click the taskbar icon and the most recently modified items in a
configured folder fan out in a smooth animation. Open items, use the full
Windows shell context menu (right-click), or drag them into other applications.
Works with local folders as well as cloud-synced folders such as OneDrive,
Dropbox and Google Drive — always showing the latest files.
Key features:
- Multiple animation styles: Fan, Glide, Spring, Fade or None.
- Sort by date modified, date created or name, with optional filename regex filter.
- Configurable item count, folder path and display options via tray menu or registry.
- Full Windows shell context menu and drag-and-drop support.
- Per-user MSI install, no admin rights required.
- Native x64 and ARM64 builds.
- Small footprint and low memory usage.
Publisher’s description
What is FanFolder?
FanFolder by Ole Bhartvigsen is proprietary Windows software in the system utilities category. It is written in HTML.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. 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 1.4.3, released on August 24, 2026. The version history goes back to July 30, 2026: 3 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (olebhartvigsen/FanFolder) has 4 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “Free Windows 10/11 taskbar utility that displays recent files and folders in an animated fan menu. Install with winget.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
In short: FanFolder is a system utilitie tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is FanFolder 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:
4F0C165F13C8D851EF389E7D20767E07C085ACEE5157BC16D9F357643DB4BC65· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.3Latest | August 24, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.3.0 | August 3, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.2.2 | July 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OleBhartvigsen.FanFolder -emsiexec /i FanFolderSetup-x64.msi /qn /norestart /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {4908B17E-3C8D-430E-8CBA-257BDDD6911D} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Ole Bhartvigsen
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/olebhartvigsen/FanFolder
- Written in
- HTML
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.4.3
- Released
- August 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 30, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 4
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- OleBhartvigsen.FanFolder
- MSI product code
- {4908B17E-3C8D-430E-8CBA-257BDDD6911D}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is FanFolder free?
FanFolder is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is FanFolder 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 FanFolder 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 FanFolder be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does FanFolder support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.
Does FanFolder run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of FanFolder?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 30, 2026.
Can I use FanFolder without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to FanFolder?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Simplenote and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
