wikidPad is a Wiki-like notebook for storing your thoughts, ideas, todo lists, contacts, or anything else you can think of to write down.
Publisher’s description
What is WikidPad (Alpha)?
WikidPad (Alpha) by WikidPad is proprietary Windows software in the notes & to-do category. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. 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 source code on GitHub (WikidPad/WikidPad) has 211 stars. Similar programs include Obsidian, QOwnNotes and Logseq.
Project description on GitHub: “WikidPad is a single user desktop wiki”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: WikidPad (Alpha) is a notes & to-do tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WikidPad (Alpha) 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:
52CAA356BFF2444D20249F28C14E0C18138ECC566CCD24D093CCE306C78AC6C7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4alpha01Latest | July 29, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id WikidPad.WikidPad.Alpha -eWikidPad-2.4alpha01.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- WikidPad
- Category
- Notes & to-do
- Licence
- Copyright (c) 2005-2015 Michael Butscher, Jason Horman, Gerhard Reitmayr
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/WikidPad/WikidPad
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.4alpha01
- Released
- July 29, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- July 29, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 211
- GitHub forks
- 49
- Website
- wikidpad.sourceforge.net
- winget ID
- WikidPad.WikidPad.Alpha
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is WikidPad (Alpha) free?
WikidPad (Alpha) is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Copyright (c) 2005-2015 Michael Butscher, Jason Horman, Gerhard Reitmayr). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is WikidPad (Alpha) 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 WikidPad (Alpha) 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 WikidPad (Alpha) be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does WikidPad (Alpha) support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does WikidPad (Alpha) run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to WikidPad (Alpha)?
Obsidian, QOwnNotes, Logseq, Evernote and Zim Desktop Wiki. The alternatives page compares them.
