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Download WikidPad 2.3rc02 for Windows

wikidPad is a Wiki-like notebook for storing your thoughts, ideas, todo lists, contacts, or anything else you can think of to write down.

WikidPad Notes & to-do

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?

WikidPad 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. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.

Updates and version history

The current version is 2.3rc02, released on July 28, 2021. The version history goes back to May 31, 2021: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.

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
  • No update for more than a year

In short: WikidPad is a notes & to-do tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.

Is WikidPad 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: 604EA08F27C32081C50A627A376E92D70DBEE3A99E3167D5AB0C7E4B08B9F2E6 · 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 2 versions ›
2021: 2 2 21
VersionDateSizeFiles
2.3rc02Latest July 28, 2021 — 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)
2.2 May 31, 2021 — 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)

Install from the command line

Silent install ›
PowerShell
wingetwinget install --id WikidPad.WikidPad -e
silentWikidPad-2.3rc02.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
Architecture
32-bit
Installer
EXE (Inno Setup)
Version
2.3rc02
Released
July 28, 2021
Added to the catalogue
May 31, 2021
Versions listed
2
GitHub stars
211
GitHub forks
49
Website
wikidpad.sourceforge.net
winget ID
WikidPad.WikidPad

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Frequently asked questions

Is WikidPad free?

WikidPad 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 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 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 be installed silently?

Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.

Does WikidPad run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?

There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.

Where can I download an older version of WikidPad?

The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 31, 2021.

What are alternatives to WikidPad?

Obsidian, QOwnNotes, Logseq, Evernote and Zim Desktop Wiki. The alternatives page compares them.

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