QTTabBar is a small tool that allows you to use tab multi label function in Windows Explorer.
Publisher’s description
What is QTTabBar?
QTTabBar is an open-source file managers & search program for Windows. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.5.6-beta.1, released on October 13, 2024. 2 versions are listed since February 14, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.2 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (indiff/qttabbar) has 4,951 stars. Similar programs include Elasticsearch, Double Commander and Files - Stable.
Project description on GitHub: “QTTabBar is a small tool that allows you to use tab multi label function in Windows Explorer. https://www.yuque.com/indiff/qttabbar”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: QTTabBar is an open-source file managers & search tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is QTTabBar 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:
1DFD23691D3596BF2E25911B6396E2755F027AA0FDE847443FAD508AFCE712F8· 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 2 years · about 1.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.6-beta.1Latest | October 13, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.5.5-beta.9 | February 14, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id indiff.QTTabBar -emsiexec /i QTTabBar.Setup_v1.5.6-beta.1_de.2024.zip /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Category
- File managers & search
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/indiff/qttabbar
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.5.6-beta.1
- Released
- October 13, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- March 4, 2024
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.2
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 4,951
- GitHub forks
- 324
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- indiff.QTTabBar
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is QTTabBar free?
Yes. QTTabBar is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is QTTabBar 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 QTTabBar 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 QTTabBar be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does QTTabBar 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 QTTabBar?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 14, 2023.
What are alternatives to QTTabBar?
Elasticsearch, Double Commander, Files - Stable, Open-Shell and Total Commander. The alternatives page compares them.
