Keeping your system up to date usually involves invoking multiple package managers. This results in big, non-portable shell one-liners saved in your shell. To remedy this, Topgrade detects which tools you use and runs the appropriate commands to update them.
Publisher’s description
What is topgrade?
topgrade by topgrade-rs is open-source Windows software in the package managers & updaters category. It ranks 11th by popularity among package managers & updaters in this catalogue. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 17.14.1, released on October 20, 2026. The version history goes back to February 5, 2024: 29 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 11 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 9,845 times. The source code on GitHub (topgrade-rs/topgrade) has 4,685 stars. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Project description on GitHub: “Upgrade all the things”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 11 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: topgrade is an open-source package managers & updater tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is topgrade 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:
009401A142D3CA5FDC7221D9E21BF7ABB5BF36EAA1295C480A0A48E787886B3A· 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 topgrade-rs/topgrade repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 23, 2026.
- Dependency update tool10
- Security policy10
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Pinned dependencies10
- Licence declared10
- Contributors from several organisations10
- Code review9
- Static code analysis9
- Tests in CI9
- No known vulnerabilities1
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 29 versions ›29 versions over 3 years · about 11 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.14.1Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 17.14.0 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 17.13.1 | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 17.13.0 | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 17.12.3 | October 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 17.12.2 | September 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 17.12.1 | September 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 17.12.0 | September 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id topgrade-rs.topgrade -echoco install topgrade -yscoop install main/topgradeRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install topgradeInformation
- Publisher
- topgrade-rs
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/topgrade-rs/topgrade
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 17.14.1
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 5, 2024
- Versions listed
- 29
- Updates / year
- 10.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 9,845
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 4,685
- GitHub forks
- 291
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- topgrade-rs.topgrade
- Chocolatey package
- topgrade
- Scoop package
- main/topgrade
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is topgrade free?
Yes. topgrade is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is topgrade 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 topgrade 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.
Does topgrade 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 topgrade?
The versions page lists all 29 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 5, 2024.
Can I use topgrade without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to topgrade?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, Conan Package Manager and UniGetUI (formerly WingetUI) - Pre-Release. The alternatives page compares them.
