KeeWeb is a free and open-source password manager compatible with KeePass, available as a web version and desktop apps. The underlying file format is KDBX (KeePass database file).
KeeWeb is written in JavaScript and uses WebCrypto and WebAssembly to process password files in the browser, without uploading them to a server. It can synchronize files with popular file hosting services, such as Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive.
KeeWeb is also available as an Electron bundle which resembles a desktop app. The desktop version adds some features not available on web:
KeeWeb can also be deployed as a standalone server, or installed as a Nextcloud app.
KeeWeb was praised by Ghacks Technology News in 2016 as "brand-new" fixing the "shortcoming of a web-based version" of KeePass, and by Tech Advisor in 2020 as "well-designed cross-platform password manager".
What is KeeWeb?
KeeWeb by KeeWeb is open-source Windows software in the password managers category. It ranks 4th by popularity among password managers in this catalogue. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-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 1.18.7, released on July 18, 2021. The version history goes back to September 12, 2020: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 39,830 times. The source code on GitHub (keeweb/keeweb) has 13,018 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 4 of our languages. Similar programs include Bitwarden, KeePassXC and Password Safe.
Project description on GitHub: “Free cross-platform password manager compatible with KeePass”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: KeeWeb is an open-source password manager tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is KeeWeb 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:
AF858A8BCBB0DDF4801056CD994E8404D944E8B053A8AAB874192F7F887BCEAF· 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 keeweb/keeweb repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Security policy10
- No binaries in the repository10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared9
- Pinned dependencies1
- Code review0
- Actively maintained0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
- Fuzzing0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.18.7Latest | July 18, 2021 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.18.6 | May 21, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.18.4 | May 13, 2021 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.18.3 | May 10, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.17.4 | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.15.7 | September 12, 2020 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KeeWeb.KeeWeb -echoco install keeweb -yscoop install extras/keewebKeeWeb-1.18.7.win.x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask keewebInformation
- Publisher
- KeeWeb
- Category
- Password managers
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/keeweb/keeweb
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.18.7
- Released
- July 18, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 39,830
- GitHub stars
- 13,018
- GitHub forks
- 1,165
- Website
- keeweb.info
- winget ID
- KeeWeb.KeeWeb
- Chocolatey package
- keeweb
- Scoop package
- extras/keeweb
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is KeeWeb free?
Yes. KeeWeb is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is KeeWeb 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 KeeWeb 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 KeeWeb be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does KeeWeb run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of KeeWeb?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 12, 2020.
What are alternatives to KeeWeb?
Bitwarden, KeePassXC, Password Safe, Buttercup and 1Password. The alternatives page compares them.
