A simple GUI to view hardware info and performance metrics.
Publisher’s description
What is HardwareMon?
HardwareMon by Louis Hinchliffe is open-source Windows software in the monitoring & benchmarks category. It is written in Dart.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 18.7.2, released on September 22, 2026. The version history goes back to May 6, 2026: 99 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (louisboii747/HardwareMon) has 4 stars. Similar programs include Veyon, Datadog Agent and windows_exporter.
Project description on GitHub: “A modern crossplatform Linux, macOS and Windows tool for hardware metrics. Available in Linux .deb/.rpm packages, DMG macOS images and Windows .exe versions.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: HardwareMon is an open-source monitoring & benchmark tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is HardwareMon 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:
3580D0B813EB27D1DB5DEF8E56A8A0F6F8D8BF77336D0FBF6F11015E9B7CE27E· 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 99 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.7.2Latest | September 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 18.7.1 | August 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 18.7.0 | August 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 18.6.10 | August 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 18.6.9 | August 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 18.6.8 | August 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 18.6.7 | August 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 18.6.6 | July 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LouisHinchliffe.HardwareMon -eHardwareMon-v18.7.2.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Louis Hinchliffe
- Category
- Monitoring & benchmarks
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/louisboii747/HardwareMon
- Written in
- Dart
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 18.7.2
- Released
- September 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 8, 2026
- Versions listed
- 99
- GitHub stars
- 4
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- LouisHinchliffe.HardwareMon
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is HardwareMon free?
Yes. HardwareMon is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is HardwareMon 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 HardwareMon 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 HardwareMon be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does HardwareMon 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 HardwareMon?
The versions page lists all 99 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 6, 2026.
What are alternatives to HardwareMon?
Veyon, Datadog Agent, windows_exporter, LibreHardwareMonitor and Alloy. The alternatives page compares them.
