About Privaxy
A MITM HTTP(s) proxy that sits in between HTTP(s) talking applications, such as a web browser and HTTP servers, such as those serving websites.
Privaxy 0.5.2
A MITM HTTP(s) proxy that sits in between HTTP(s) talking applications, such as a web browser and HTTP servers, such as those serving websites.
- By Pierre Barre
- Open Source
- Updated Jan 8, 2023
Technical details
| Publisher | Pierre Barre |
|---|---|
| Version | 0.5.2 |
| Release date | 2023-01-08 |
| License | AGPL-3.0 |
| Installer type | wix |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | PierreBarre.Privaxy |
Install Privaxy from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=PierreBarre.Privaxy -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=PierreBarre.Privaxy -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=PierreBarre.Privaxy -e- Silent install with the offline installer
msiexec /i "Privaxy_0.5.2_x64_en-US.msi" /quiet /norestart- Uninstall the MSI package
msiexec /x {CBBD10E4-FC31-4B97-9836-AB0392935EB0} /quiet
Frequently asked questions
Is Privaxy free?
Yes. Privaxy is free and open-source software released under the AGPL-3.0 license.
What is the latest version of Privaxy?
The latest version is 0.5.2, released on Jan 8, 2023.
Is it safe to download Privaxy?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with be5a57f31087f488c48dffa9cb6624813c4171e4f1ae2ae62c20d0ce75c063a3.
Which Windows versions does Privaxy support?
Privaxy runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install Privaxy silently?
Run the offline installer with msiexec /i "Privaxy_0.5.2_x64_en-US.msi" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=PierreBarre.Privaxy -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Privaxy?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Privaxy and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=PierreBarre.Privaxy -e.
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