KeePassXC (originally KeePassX) is a free and open-source cross-platform password manager. It is built using the Qt toolkit, which allows it to run on Linux, Windows, macOS, and BSD, unlike the original KeePass software.
KeePassXC uses the KeePass 2.x (.kdbx) password database format natively. It can also import (and convert) version 2 and the older KeePass 1 (.kdb) databases. KeePassXC supports having key files and YubiKey challenge-response for additional security.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation mentions KeePassXC as "easy-to-use [and] robust software". A security review of KeePassXC version 2.7.4 was completed in late 2022.
An accompanying browser extension is available for Firefox, Tor Browser, Google Chrome, Vivaldi, Microsoft Edge, and Chromium. Extensions can be linked by enabling browser integration in the desktop application.
What is KeePassXC?
KeePassXC is an open-source password manager program for Windows from KeePassXC Team. It ranks 2nd by popularity among password managers in this catalogue. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for macOS, Unix-like operating system and Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-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 2.8.0, released on October 21, 2026. 21 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 3.8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 849,789 times. The source code on GitHub (keepassxreboot/keepassxc) has 29,366 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 15 of our languages. On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .kdb and .kdbx. Similar programs include Bitwarden, 1Password and KeeWeb.
Project description on GitHub: “KeePassXC is a cross-platform community-driven port of the Windows application “KeePass Password Safe”.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on macOS, Unix-like operating system and Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: KeePassXC is an open-source password manager tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is KeePassXC 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:
4F105AF5BA780428718C8BE5614CF95DECEED5CB3B474A9BD624C5DF81CEC6E5· 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 keepassxreboot/keepassxc repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- Security policy10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared9
- Static code analysis9
- Code review8
- Signed releases8
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge5
- Branch protection4
- Fuzzing0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 21 versions ›21 versions over 6 years · about 3.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8.0Latest | October 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.7.12 | March 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.7.11 | November 23, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.7.10 | March 2, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.7.9 | June 19, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.7.8 | May 6, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.7.7 | March 9, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.7.6 | August 16, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KeePassXCTeam.KeePassXC -echoco install keepassxc -yscoop install extras/keepassxcmsiexec /i KeePassXC-2.8.0-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {7B154FB8-DD64-452C-9B09-64AD98205DE1} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask keepassxcflatpak install flathub org.keepassxc.KeePassXCInformation
- Publisher
- KeePassXC Team
- Category
- Password managers
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/keepassxreboot/keepassxc
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- macOS, Unix-like operating system, Linux
- Version
- 2.8.0
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 21
- Updates / year
- 3.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 849,789
- GitHub stars
- 29,366
- GitHub forks
- 1,965
- Website
- keepassxc.org
- winget ID
- KeePassXCTeam.KeePassXC
- Chocolatey package
- keepassxc
- Scoop package
- extras/keepassxc
- MSI product code
- {7B154FB8-DD64-452C-9B09-64AD98205DE1}
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is KeePassXC free?
Yes. KeePassXC is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is KeePassXC 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 KeePassXC 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 KeePassXC be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does KeePassXC 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 KeePassXC?
The versions page lists all 21 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to KeePassXC?
Bitwarden, 1Password, KeeWeb, Buttercup and Password Safe. The alternatives page compares them.
