The web browser for ambitious developers.
Publisher’s description
What is Polypane?
Polypane by Firstversionist is proprietary Windows software in the web browsers category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 31.0.0, released on September 29, 2026. The version history goes back to July 16, 2022: 28 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 6.7 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (firstversionist/polypane) has 6 stars. Similar programs include Brave, Waterfox and qutebrowser.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 6.7 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: Polypane is a web browser tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Polypane 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:
F3F24D3DA0616C0C6F0E5EBAFAF80891F6563FF4E9D51CF6129371FF94CCE20B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 28 versions ›28 versions over 4 years · about 6.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31.0.0Latest | September 29, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 30.1.0 | August 28, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 29.0.0 | May 4, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 28.0.3 | March 10, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 28.0.2 | March 10, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 28.0.1 | February 17, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 28.0.0 | February 10, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 27.1.0 | December 16, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Firstversionist.Polypane -ePolypane-Setup-31.0.0.exe /Smsiexec /x {012FE6C4-73F4-51A6-B048-4C0DC64649F7} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask polypaneInformation
- Publisher
- Firstversionist
- Category
- Web browsers
- Licence
- Proprietary (14-day trialware)
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/firstversionist/polypane
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 31.0.0
- Released
- September 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 16, 2022
- Versions listed
- 28
- Updates / year
- 6.7
- GitHub stars
- 6
- Website
- polypane.app
- winget ID
- Firstversionist.Polypane
- MSI product code
- {012FE6C4-73F4-51A6-B048-4C0DC64649F7}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Polypane free?
Polypane is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary (14-day trialware)). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Polypane 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 Polypane 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 Polypane be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Polypane run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Polypane?
The versions page lists all 28 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 16, 2022.
What are alternatives to Polypane?
Brave, Waterfox, qutebrowser, Microsoft Edge and Safari. The alternatives page compares them.
