One window for everything you do on the internet. The first browser to integrate your web apps into one seamless experience. Requires either a Google or Microsoft account to launch properly.
Publisher’s description
What is Shift?
Shift by Shift Technologies, Inc. is proprietary Windows software in the web browsers category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 125.9 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 9.6.8.1270, released on July 30, 2026. The version history goes back to November 4, 2024: 9 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.2 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Shift is a web browser tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Shift safe to download?
- The file is served by updates.tryshift.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:
A340976691A87748172BDB46AC959940A21EF520FD143DA91D26C2395D0F0D69· 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 9 versions ›9 versions over 2 years · about 5.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.6.8.1270Latest | July 30, 2026 | 125.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 9.6.7.1268 | June 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 9.6.4.1231 | November 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 9.6.2.1222 | September 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 9.5.10.1205 | May 22, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 9.5.8.1198 | April 23, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 9.4.3.1169 | December 21, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 9.4.2.1165 | December 2, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Shift.Shift -eshift-v9.6.8.1270-stable-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask shiftInformation
- Publisher
- Shift Technologies, Inc.
- Category
- Web browsers
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 9.6.8.1270
- Released
- July 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 4, 2024
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 5.2
- Website
- shift.com
- winget ID
- Shift.Shift
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shift free?
Shift 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 Shift safe to download?
The download comes from updates.tryshift.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 Shift 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 Shift be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Shift 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 Shift?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 4, 2024.
Can I use Shift without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Shift?
Brave, Waterfox, qutebrowser, Yandex Browser and Google Chrome. The alternatives page compares them.
