Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.
Publisher’s description
What is simplewall?
simplewall by Henry++ is open-source Windows software in the network tools category. It ranks 9th by popularity among network tools in this catalogue. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.8.7, released on August 8, 2025. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 26 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 6 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 44,342 times. The source code on GitHub (henrypp/simplewall) has 9,185 stars. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and iPerf3.
Project description on GitHub: “Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: simplewall is an open-source network tool tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is simplewall 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:
1864B3E2830C5FFADEFB01A25D0AEDBA36A9ACBDB8F257A722718B0B1D1AA144· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the henrypp/simplewall repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 21, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Restricted token permissions10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No known vulnerabilities10
- Licence declared10
- Pinned dependencies8
- Signed releases8
- Contributors from several organisations3
- Code review2
- Branch protection1
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Dependency update tool0
- Security policy0
- Static code analysis0
- Fuzzing0
- Tests in CI0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 26 versions ›26 versions over 4 years · about 6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8.7Latest | August 8, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.8.6.1 | May 21, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.8.6 | April 1, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.8.5 | November 27, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.8.4 | September 11, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.8.2 | May 9, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.8.1 | April 27, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.8 | April 1, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Henry++.simplewall -echoco install simplewall.install -yscoop install extras/simplewallsimplewall-3.8.7-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Henry++
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/henrypp/simplewall
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.8.7
- Released
- August 8, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 26
- Updates / year
- 6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 44,342
- GitHub stars
- 9,185
- GitHub forks
- 663
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Henry++.simplewall
- Chocolatey package
- simplewall.install
- Scoop package
- extras/simplewall
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Frequently asked questions
Is simplewall free?
Yes. simplewall is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is simplewall 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 simplewall 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 simplewall be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does simplewall 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 simplewall?
The versions page lists all 26 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to simplewall?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, iPerf3, Nmap and Angry IP Scanner. The alternatives page compares them.
