Like neofetch, but much faster because written mostly in C.
Publisher’s description
What is fastfetch?
fastfetch is an open-source terminals & cli tool program for Windows from fastfetch-cli. It ranks 30th by popularity among terminals & cli tools in this catalogue. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.70.0, released on October 14, 2026. 82 versions are listed since May 21, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 34 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 40,849 times. The source code on GitHub (fastfetch-cli/fastfetch) has 25,102 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, Oh My Posh and QPDF.
Project description on GitHub: “A maintained, feature-rich and performance oriented, neofetch like system information tool.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 34 a year)
- Large user base
In short: fastfetch is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is fastfetch 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:
89E5A20F46AC04B154C7D0EA13DBAC97E43F799A98D7AE4C598863BA357A8C7F· 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 82 versions ›82 versions over 2 years · about 34 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.70.0Latest | October 14, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.69.0 | September 25, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.68.1 | September 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.68.0 | September 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.67.1 | August 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2.67.0 | August 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2.66.0 | July 10, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.65.2 | June 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Fastfetch-cli.Fastfetch -echoco install fastfetch -yscoop install main/fastfetchProgram files (.exe): fastfetch.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install fastfetchInformation
- Publisher
- fastfetch-cli
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/fastfetch-cli/fastfetch
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.70.0
- Released
- October 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 23, 2024
- Versions listed
- 82
- Updates / year
- 34.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 40,849
- GitHub stars
- 25,102
- GitHub forks
- 929
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Fastfetch-cli.Fastfetch
- Chocolatey package
- fastfetch
- Scoop package
- main/fastfetch
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is fastfetch free?
Yes. fastfetch is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is fastfetch 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 fastfetch 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.
Does fastfetch run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of fastfetch?
The versions page lists all 82 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 21, 2024.
Can I use fastfetch without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to fastfetch?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, QPDF, Alacritty and Spicetify. The alternatives page compares them.
