Listary is a desktop search utility for Microsoft Windows that can search for files on a computer. It works with items in File Explorer, Task Manager, Registry Editor, Windows Desktop, and "Open..." or "Save..." dialog boxes. Listary is licensed free of charge for personal use.
What is Listary?
Listary is a proprietary file managers & search program for Windows from Bopsoft. It ranks 37th by popularity among file managers & search in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 12.9 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 25,562 times. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and Files - Stable.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (12.9 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Listary is a file managers & search tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Listary safe to download?
- The file is served by dl.listary.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C62249E0D4D49BD3F062D55635CF6A3AB089EA8EE7F6C03947F6FEBFAFAA0288· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3Latest | March 16, 2025 | 12.9 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Bopsoft.Listary -echoco install Listary -yscoop install extras/listaryListary.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Bopsoft
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 6.3
- Released
- March 16, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- May 6, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 25,562
- Website
- listary.com
- winget ID
- Bopsoft.Listary
- Chocolatey package
- Listary
- Scoop package
- extras/listary
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Listary free?
Listary is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Listary safe to download?
The download comes from dl.listary.net; 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 Listary 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 Listary be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Listary run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Listary?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Files - Stable, Open-Shell and grepWin. The alternatives page compares them.
