World of Warcraft addon updater
Publisher’s description
What is WowUp?
WowUp by Jliddev is open-source Windows software. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.24.1, released on October 21, 2026. The version history goes back to June 2, 2021: 29 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.4 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (WowUp/WowUp) has 985 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “WowUp the World of Warcraft addon updater”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: WowUp is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is WowUp 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:
19A6A0FE7F0D72956C7878E8F6FB242BF982A90C3F3EB1FDA4B1C3624281148B· 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 29 versions ›29 versions over 5 years · about 5.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.24.1Latest | October 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.24.0 | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.23.1 | September 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.23.0 | August 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.20.0 | August 26, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.10.0 | July 26, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.9.3 | January 26, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.9.2 | January 20, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id WowUp.Wowup -eWowUp-Setup-2.24.1.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Jliddev
- Licence
- GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/WowUp/WowUp
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.24.1
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 2, 2021
- Versions listed
- 29
- Updates / year
- 5.4
- GitHub stars
- 985
- GitHub forks
- 193
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- WowUp.Wowup
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Frequently asked questions
Is WowUp free?
Yes. WowUp is open-source software under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 3.0 licence.
Is WowUp 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 WowUp 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 WowUp be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does WowUp 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 WowUp?
The versions page lists all 29 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 2, 2021.
Can I use WowUp without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.