Wise Folder Hider is a free privacy tool for Windows that hides and password-protects files, folders, or USB drives locally, preventing unauthorized access without encryption or cloud storage.
Key Features:
- Instant Hiding: Makes sensitive data invisible in Windows Explorer/File Explorer.
= Password Lock: Adds basic access control to hidden items (AES-256 encryption in paid version).
= Stealth Mode: Runs minimized/without tray icon.
Publisher’s description
What is Wise Folder Hider?
Wise Folder Hider by WiseCleaner.com, Inc. is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.0.9, released on August 15, 2025. The version history goes back to August 10, 2022: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.3 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
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: Wise Folder Hider is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Wise Folder Hider safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.wisecleaner.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A45CDAA1652D11D0674F9E49ED58D3537994D0938D51825C2023C6FCF1D650E3· 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 4 versions ›4 versions over 3 years · about 1.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0.9Latest | August 15, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.0.8 | January 2, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.4.3 | August 30, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.4.2 | August 10, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id WiseCleaner.WiseFolderHider -eWFHSetup_5.0.9.239.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- WiseCleaner.com, Inc.
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 5.0.9
- Released
- August 15, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- August 10, 2022
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 1.3
- Website
- wisecleaner.com
- winget ID
- WiseCleaner.WiseFolderHider
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wise Folder Hider free?
Wise Folder Hider 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 Wise Folder Hider safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.wisecleaner.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 Wise Folder Hider 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 Wise Folder Hider be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Wise Folder Hider 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 Wise Folder Hider?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 10, 2022.
