Fluent Search is a fast and easy-to-use search application that lets you search for running applications, browser tabs, bookmarks, files, and more. Unlike Windows Start Menu, Fluent Search focuses on continuing existing work, it let you jump easily between running application and browser tabs and find files based on your current workflow.
Publisher’s description
What is Fluent Search?
Fluent Search by BlastApps is proprietary Windows software in the system utilities category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.1.4, released on October 24, 2025. The version history goes back to February 3, 2025: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (adirh3/Fluent-Search) has 2,216 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “Official repository for Fluent Search, use to report issues or ask for a new feature”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No update for more than a year
In short: Fluent Search is a system utilitie tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Fluent Search 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:
2496CBB34EE058516442E0658FF1F813E6CF3450CC366A2E58FC0714048765AE· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.1.4Latest | October 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.0.85 | February 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BlastApps.FluentSearch -escoop install extras/fluent-searchFluent-Search-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- BlastApps
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- © Copyright Fluent Search
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/adirh3/Fluent-Search
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.0.1.4
- Released
- October 24, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- February 3, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 2,216
- GitHub forks
- 50
- Website
- fluentsearch.net
- winget ID
- BlastApps.FluentSearch
- Scoop package
- extras/fluent-search
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fluent Search free?
Fluent Search is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: © Copyright Fluent Search). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Fluent Search 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 Fluent Search 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 Fluent Search be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Fluent Search support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.
Does Fluent Search run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Fluent Search?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 3, 2025.
Can I use Fluent Search without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Fluent Search?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, LocalSend and Simplenote. The alternatives page compares them.
