Git Extensions is a standalone UI tool for managing git repositories. It also integrates with Windows Explorer and Microsoft Visual Studio (2015/2017/2019).
Publisher’s description
What is Git Extensions?
Git Extensions is an open-source version control program for Windows from Git Extensions Team. It ranks 6th by popularity among version control in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 7.2.1.7, released on August 18, 2026. 23 versions are listed since July 4, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 4.3 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 439,135 times. The source code on GitHub (gitextensions/gitextensions) has 8,599 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .gitext. Similar programs include Git, GitHub CLI and SourceGit.
Project description on GitHub: “Git Extensions is a standalone UI tool for managing git repositories. It also integrates with Windows Explorer and Microsoft Visual Studio (2015/2017/2019).”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Git Extensions is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Git Extensions 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:
3D8043608FCB211B1EE26250DD1D5F0C596C82891230E8EA22549E3012C32475· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the gitextensions/gitextensions repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Code review10
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Pinned dependencies10
- Static code analysis10
- Licence declared9
- No binaries in the repository8
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 23 versions ›23 versions over 5 years · about 4.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.2.1.7Latest | August 18, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 7.2.0.92 | July 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 7.0.1.86 | May 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 6.0.5.18375 | November 28, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 6.0.2.18262 | October 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 5.2.1.18061 | January 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 5.1.1.17970 | November 9, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 5.1.0.17965 | November 7, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GitExtensionsTeam.GitExtensions -echoco install gitextensions -yscoop install extras/gitextensionsmsiexec /i GitExtensions-x64-7.2.1.7-0aea2d6df.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {BF76B530-3522-436E-9F87-25DF0FEF51E4} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Git Extensions Team
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/gitextensions/gitextensions
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 7.2.1.7
- Released
- August 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 26, 2021
- Versions listed
- 23
- Updates / year
- 4.3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 439,135
- GitHub stars
- 8,599
- GitHub forks
- 2,223
- Website
- gitextensions.github.io
- winget ID
- GitExtensionsTeam.GitExtensions
- Chocolatey package
- gitextensions
- Scoop package
- extras/gitextensions
- MSI product code
- {BF76B530-3522-436E-9F87-25DF0FEF51E4}
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Git Extensions free?
Yes. Git Extensions is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Git Extensions 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 Git Extensions 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 Git Extensions be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Git Extensions run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Git Extensions?
The versions page lists all 23 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 4, 2021.
What are alternatives to Git Extensions?
Git, GitHub CLI, SourceGit, GitTools GitVersion and TortoiseGit. The alternatives page compares them.
