Keep a website always-on-top and translucent.
For Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Top feature: It's simple and works like a charm ❤️
* Adjustable transparency to ensure just the right level of visibility
* Stays on top of other windows and out of your way
* Optional "detached" mode which will let mouse clicks "pass through" Flōt to the window below
* Built-in basic ad and tracker blocking
* Simple and clean design with just the cutest little logo drawn by my wife
Publisher’s description
What is Flōt?
Flōt by Andrew Brey is open-source Windows software in the web browsers category. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-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 3.0.0, released on September 19, 2024. The version history goes back to September 8, 2021: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (andrewbrey/flot) has 16 stars. Similar programs include Brave, Waterfox and geckodriver.
Project description on GitHub: “Keep a website always-on-top and translucent. For Mac, Windows, and Linux.”
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
- No update for more than a year
In short: Flōt is an open-source web browser tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Flōt 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:
A510EA227A12F477B57F4DCB6820067B53AE14DD80B4701682290F062F50959E· 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 ›6 versions over 3 years · about 2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.0Latest | September 19, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.2.0 | January 30, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.0 | September 26, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.0 | September 3, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.4.0 | December 11, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.0 | September 8, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id andrewbrey.flot -eFlot.setup.3.0.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Andrew Brey
- Category
- Web browsers
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/andrewbrey/flot
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.0.0
- Released
- September 19, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- September 8, 2021
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 16
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- andrewbrey.flot
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Flōt free?
Yes. Flōt is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is Flōt 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 Flōt 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 Flōt be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Flōt run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Flōt?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 8, 2021.
Can I use Flōt without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Flōt?
Brave, Waterfox, geckodriver, qutebrowser and ungoogled-chromium. The alternatives page compares them.
