A simple search and replace tool which can use regular expressions to do its job. This allows to do much more powerful searches and replaces.
Publisher’s description
What is grepWin?
grepWin is an open-source file managers & search program for Windows from Stefans Tools. It ranks 9th by popularity among file managers & search in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit 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 2.1.1434, released on September 24, 2025. 18 versions are listed since May 24, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 4.2 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 109,208 times. The source code on GitHub (stefankueng/grepWin) has 2,086 stars. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and Open-Shell.
Project description on GitHub: “A powerful and fast search tool using regular expressions”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: grepWin is an open-source file managers & search tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is grepWin 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:
E70CBCC64C966D333940779BF4C5A041BFD9D093A47BB48B48933033EE76FDFC· 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 18 versions ›18 versions over 4 years · about 4.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.1434Latest | September 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 2.1.1429 | July 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 2.1.1424 | July 8, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 2.1.1420 | June 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 2.1.1415 | February 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 2.1.1406 | November 18, 2024 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 2.1.1399 | November 5, 2024 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 2.1.1378 | August 3, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id StefansTools.grepWin -echoco install grepwin -yscoop install extras/grepwinmsiexec /i grepWin-2.1.12-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {60D58593-8550-40DB-ACFF-4E90D993C896} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Stefans Tools
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/stefankueng/grepWin
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.1.1434
- Released
- September 24, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- January 31, 2022
- Versions listed
- 18
- Updates / year
- 4.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 109,208
- GitHub stars
- 2,086
- GitHub forks
- 225
- Website
- tools.stefankueng.com
- winget ID
- StefansTools.grepWin
- Chocolatey package
- grepwin
- Scoop package
- extras/grepwin
- MSI product code
- {60D58593-8550-40DB-ACFF-4E90D993C896}
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Frequently asked questions
Is grepWin free?
Yes. grepWin is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is grepWin 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 grepWin 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 grepWin be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does grepWin run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of grepWin?
The versions page lists all 18 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 24, 2021.
What are alternatives to grepWin?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Open-Shell, Files - Stable and dnGREP. The alternatives page compares them.
