Benthic Software: Golden 8.x

Benthic Software: Golden 8.x 8.4.0.846

An SQL query, scripting, editing, and exporting tool for Oracle databases.

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About Benthic Software: Golden 8.x

Golden is a query tool for Oracle databases. It includes advanced query abilities, data editing, and powerful import and export abilities including support for Excel and Calc spreadsheets. It features close compatibility with SQLPlus scripting conventions including bind variables, variable prompting and script parameter passing.

What's new in 8.4.0.846

  • New continuous scrolling for incremental fetch mode.
  • Improvements to increment fetch mode scrollbar behavior
  • Improvements to memory usage with large SQL files.
  • Fixed tab icons showing as "needs saving" on newly opened files.

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Technical details

PublisherBenthic Software
AuthorBenthic Software, LLC
Version8.4.0.846
Release date2026-07-12
LicenseProprietary
Installer typeinno
Architecturex86, x64
Package IDBenthicSoftware.Golden.8
Admin rightsRequired
Install scopeAll users

Install Benthic Software: Golden 8.x from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=BenthicSoftware.Golden.8 -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=BenthicSoftware.Golden.8 -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=BenthicSoftware.Golden.8 -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"golden8setup846_64bit.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-

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Benthic Software: Golden 8.x version history

8.4.0.842 Feb 27, 2026
  • New portable application mode via command-line options or marker file.
  • New zip file downloads for easy installs, scripted installs, and portable app mode support.
  • New export/import all options choices on the login window (useful for portable mode.)
  • Fixed an issue showing the sqlbuilder on Oracle 12.1.0.
  • Big performance improvements when editing large SQL files.
  • Big performance improvements with replace all on large SQL files.
  • Several changes for high DPI per monitor support.
  • Improvements to the login window for dark mode.
8.3.0.830 Jan 27, 2026
  • Official support for Oracle 26ai.
  • Changed the "show create" commands to automatically show the results in the text view window.
  • Several fixes and improvements to the "show create table" command to handle different versions of dbms_metadata.
  • Fixed an issue where the SQL formatter wouldn't format certain complex queries.
  • Added "Show sample create statement" to the right click menu for tables and views in the SQLBuilder.
  • Added IDENTITY and VIRTUAL column info to the SQLBuilder.
  • Added DEFAULT column info to the sqlbuilder columns display.
  • Added new SQLBuilder column display options on the SQLBuilder options window.
8.2.0.822 Oct 17, 2025
  • Allow SET command options with on/off arguments to be grouped on one line.
  • Added new "OUTPUT" command to add text to spool files.
  • Fixed allowing blank field delimiter in exports.
  • Several performance improvements to the SQL editor.
  • Fix to ImpExpLite's per monitor DPI handling.
  • Help file updates.

Other versions

  • 8.2.0.820
  • 8.1.0.816
  • 8.1.0.814
  • 8.1.0.812
  • 8.1.0.810
  • 8.0.0.806

Frequently asked questions

Is Benthic Software: Golden 8.x free?

Benthic Software: Golden 8.x is proprietary software from Benthic Software. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of Benthic Software: Golden 8.x?

The latest version is 8.4.0.846, released on Jul 12, 2026.

Is it safe to download Benthic Software: Golden 8.x?

The download button links to the official installer published on benthicsoftware.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 5cc04951c691030b0976e3ce667369215bc558e039ba2a4088b3a6fc4d3ce255.

Which Windows versions does Benthic Software: Golden 8.x support?

Benthic Software: Golden 8.x runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86), 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install Benthic Software: Golden 8.x silently?

Run the offline installer with "golden8setup846_64bit.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=BenthicSoftware.Golden.8 -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Benthic Software: Golden 8.x?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Benthic Software: Golden 8.x and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=BenthicSoftware.Golden.8 -e.

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