WhatPulse is a key-counting program that monitors computer uptime, bandwidth usage and the number of keystrokes and mouse clicks made by a user over a period of time. Unlike keyloggers, the authors claim WhatPulse does not record the order in which keys are pressed but instead counts the number of times keys are pressed. As of June 24, 2025, over 418,000+ users are active on WhatPulse.
The software tracks a user's pressed keys, mouse clicks and used bandwidth and the uptime of the system. Periodically, the user can upload to the server the number of keystrokes made; this is called "pulsing". Users can see where they are in a leaderboard of people who have joined the program and compare themselves against people from their own countries. Users can also join teams, which enables them to compare themselves against people with similar interests.
What is WhatPulse?
WhatPulse by WhatPulse is proprietary Windows software in the drivers & hardware category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 122.0 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,594 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 5 of our languages. Similar programs include Barrier, Deskflow and Dokan Library.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: WhatPulse is a drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WhatPulse safe to download?
- The file is served by releases.whatpulse.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C05FC4C831BB543D76F450221ABFF449D9A01A8384FE04B6905D843D56170896· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3.1Latest | August 5, 2026 | 122.0 MB | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id WhatPulse.WhatPulse -echoco install whatpulse -ywhatpulse-win-6.3.1.exe install --accept-messages --accept-licenses --confirm-commandRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- WhatPulse
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 6.3.1
- Released
- August 5, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 5, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,594
- Website
- whatpulse.org
- winget ID
- WhatPulse.WhatPulse
- Chocolatey package
- whatpulse
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is WhatPulse free?
WhatPulse 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 WhatPulse safe to download?
The download comes from releases.whatpulse.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 WhatPulse 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 WhatPulse be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does WhatPulse support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does WhatPulse run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to WhatPulse?
Barrier, Deskflow, Dokan Library, Display Driver Uninstaller and g-helper. The alternatives page compares them.
