GNU Wget2 is the successor of GNU Wget, a file and recursive website downloader.
Publisher’s description
What is Wget2?
Wget2 is an open-source download manager program for Windows from GNU. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.2.1, released on December 31, 2025. 3 versions are listed since May 27, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 0.8 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (rockdaboot/wget2) has 791 stars. Similar programs include youtube-dl, yt-dlp and Transmission.
Project description on GitHub: “The successor of GNU Wget. Contributions preferred at https://gitlab.com/gnuwget/wget2. But accepted here as well 😍”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Wget2 is an open-source download manager tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Wget2 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:
C65F66842888B878D1FAD48294D1372553985B86613F279CF4ED9612C4F80428· 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 3 versions ›3 versions over 4 years · about 0.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2.1Latest | December 31, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 2.1.0 | August 31, 2023 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 2.0.1 | May 27, 2022 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GNU.Wget2 -escoop install main/wget2Program files (.exe): wget2.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- GNU
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- LGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/rockdaboot/wget2
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.2.1
- Released
- December 31, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- February 19, 2023
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 0.8
- GitHub stars
- 791
- GitHub forks
- 87
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- GNU.Wget2
- Scoop package
- main/wget2
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to Wget2
See all ›-
Open source1M ↓ -
Open source533K ↓ -
Open source92.6K ↓ -
Open source741.6K ↓ -
Open source74.1K ↓ -
Open source19.3K ↓ -
Open source61.4K ↓ -
ZeroNet0.7.1ZeroNet - Open, free and uncensorable websites, using Bitcoin cryptography and BitTorrent network.Open source5.6K ↓
Frequently asked questions
Is Wget2 free?
Yes. Wget2 is open-source software under the LGPL-3.0 licence.
Is Wget2 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 Wget2 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 Wget2 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 Wget2?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 27, 2022.
Can I use Wget2 without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Wget2?
youtube-dl, yt-dlp, Transmission, Jackett and qBittorrent Enhanced Edition. The alternatives page compares them.
