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Publisher’s description
What is MetaClean?
MetaClean by ALMARFELD is open-source Windows software in the firewall & privacy category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: MetaClean is an open-source firewall & privacy tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is MetaClean safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com; 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:
5E0BB88B342EB1316A43B24558709E75B735010E6EB0967561A16BEA7147D504· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.1Latest | November 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ALMARFELD.MetaClean -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ALMARFELD
- Category
- Firewall & privacy
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Released
- November 5, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 5, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- almarfeld.com
- winget ID
- ALMARFELD.MetaClean
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Frequently asked questions
Is MetaClean free?
Yes. MetaClean is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is MetaClean safe to download?
The download comes from github.com; 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 MetaClean 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.
Does MetaClean run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use MetaClean without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to MetaClean?
OnionShare, Portmaster, DingTalk Workspace CLI, dnscrypt-proxy and WindowsSpyBlocker. The alternatives page compares them.
