OpenNetMeter monitors your network speed and data usage. It shows the current session's usage, the data usage for today, and detailed usage for any period up to the past 60 days. A mini widget can be placed over the taskbar to display the network speed.
Publisher’s description
What is OpenNetMeter?
OpenNetMeter by Ashfaaq18 is open-source Windows software in the monitoring & benchmarks category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.15.0, released on September 20, 2026. The version history goes back to February 4, 2026: 3 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Ashfaaq18/OpenNetMeter) has 432 stars. Similar programs include Veyon, Datadog Agent and windows_exporter.
Project description on GitHub: “A simple program to monitor your network/data usage. Made for the average windows user.”
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
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: OpenNetMeter is an open-source monitoring & benchmark tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is OpenNetMeter 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:
FB4FE6AE18DBE50534599F6541619D87D3973FFE7DF656365D9D8D2F29A2ED7F· 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 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.15.0Latest | September 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.14.3 | February 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.14.0 | February 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Ashfaaq18.OpenNetMeter -escoop install extras/opennetmetermsiexec /i OpenNetMeter-0.15.0.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {41175DAF-1CC2-4021-889A-3B11429AABA6} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Ashfaaq18
- Category
- Monitoring & benchmarks
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Ashfaaq18/OpenNetMeter
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.15.0
- Released
- September 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 9, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 432
- GitHub forks
- 33
- Website
- opennetmeter.com
- winget ID
- Ashfaaq18.OpenNetMeter
- Scoop package
- extras/opennetmeter
- MSI product code
- {41175DAF-1CC2-4021-889A-3B11429AABA6}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenNetMeter free?
Yes. OpenNetMeter is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is OpenNetMeter 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 OpenNetMeter 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 OpenNetMeter be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does OpenNetMeter 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 OpenNetMeter?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 4, 2026.
What are alternatives to OpenNetMeter?
Veyon, Datadog Agent, windows_exporter, Alloy and LibreHardwareMonitor. The alternatives page compares them.
