An up-to-date fork of GitHub Desktop with additional features including multiple account support, Bitbucket and GitLab integration, commit search, multiple stashes per branch, and more.
Publisher’s description
What is GitHub Desktop Plus?
GitHub Desktop Plus is an open-source version control program for Windows from pol-rivero. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.6.3-r1, released on July 16, 2026. 22 versions are listed since February 28, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (desktop-plus/desktop-plus) has 793 stars. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and GitTools GitVersion.
Project description on GitHub: “A GitHub Desktop fork with advanced functionality and improvements.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
In short: GitHub Desktop Plus is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GitHub Desktop Plus 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:
902C46F6C4D209AC84B43A1758C192FB684264F98E9627FFCAD0DC4F4286B7E1· 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 22 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6.3-r1Latest | July 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 3.6.2-r1 | July 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 3.6.2-r0 | June 30, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE64-bit EXE |
| 3.6.1-r1 | June 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 3.6.1-r0 | June 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 3.5.13-r3 | June 24, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE64-bit EXE |
| 3.5.13-r2 | June 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 3.5.13-r1 | June 18, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id polrivero.GitHubDesktopPlus -eDesktopPlus-v3.6.3.1-windows-x64.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- pol-rivero
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/desktop-plus/desktop-plus
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 3.6.3-r1
- Released
- July 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 10, 2026
- Versions listed
- 22
- GitHub stars
- 793
- GitHub forks
- 68
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- polrivero.GitHubDesktopPlus
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Frequently asked questions
Is GitHub Desktop Plus free?
Yes. GitHub Desktop Plus is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is GitHub Desktop Plus 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 GitHub Desktop Plus 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 GitHub Desktop Plus be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does GitHub Desktop Plus run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of GitHub Desktop Plus?
The versions page lists all 22 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 28, 2026.
Can I use GitHub Desktop Plus without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to GitHub Desktop Plus?
GitHub CLI, Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
