Wget is a command line utility for retrieving files using HTTP, HTTPS, FTP and FTPS.
Publisher’s description
What is Wget?
Wget by Jernej Simoncic is open-source Windows software in the download managers category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 5 KB. It runs without installation (portable). It needs Windows 10 or newer.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.21.4, released on May 31, 2023. The version history goes back to January 23, 2018: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.1 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (5 KB)
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: Wget is an open-source download manager tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Wget safe to download?
- The file is served by eternallybored.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6136E66E41ACD14C409C2D3EB10D48A32FEBABA04267303D0460ED3BEE746CC5· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 6 versions ›6 versions over 5 years · about 1.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.21.4Latest | May 31, 2023 | 5 KB | 32-bit PortableARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.21.3 | August 18, 2022 | — | 32-bit PortableARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.21.2 | October 2, 2021 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.21.1 | March 12, 2022 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.20.3 | April 23, 2019 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.19.4 | January 23, 2018 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JernejSimoncic.Wget -escoop install main/wgetProgram files (.exe): wget.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Jernej Simoncic
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.21.4
- Released
- May 31, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- August 18, 2022
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 1.1
- Website
- eternallybored.org
- winget ID
- JernejSimoncic.Wget
- Scoop package
- main/wget
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wget free?
Yes. Wget is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is Wget safe to download?
The download comes from eternallybored.org, 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 Wget 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.
Which Windows versions does Wget support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit.
Does Wget run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Wget?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 23, 2018.
Can I use Wget without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Wget?
youtube-dl, yt-dlp, Transmission, Jackett and qBittorrent Enhanced Edition. The alternatives page compares them.
