RipGrep MSVC

RipGrep MSVC 15.2.0

ripgrep recursively searches directories for a regex pattern while respecting your gitignore

  • By BurntSushi
  • Open Source
  • Updated Jul 15, 2026
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About RipGrep MSVC

ripgrep is a line-oriented search tool that recursively searches the current
directory for a regex pattern. By default, ripgrep will respect gitignore rules
and automatically skip hidden files/directories and binary files. (To disable
all automatic filtering by default, use rg -uuu.) ripgrep has first class
support on Windows, macOS and Linux, with binary downloads available for every
release. ripgrep is similar to other popular search tools like The Silver
Searcher, ack and grep.

What's new in 15.2.0

Sponsorship is appreciated!
This release fixes a number of bugs related to gitignore matching as well as
some performance improvements in directory tree traversal.
> In case you haven't heard of it before, ripgrep is a line-oriented search
> tool that recursively searches the current directory for a regex pattern.
> By default, ripgrep will respect gitignore rules and automatically skip
> hidden files/directories and binary files.
Platform support:
- aarch64-unknown-linux-musl is now included in the release binaries for
ripgrep.
Performance improvements:
- PERF #3293:
Improves directory traversal time on very large corpora.
Feature enhancements:
- FEATURE #3275:
ripgrep now respects GIT_CONFIG_GLOBAL and GIT_CONFIG_SYSTEM.
Bug fixes:
- BUG #3212:
Don't check for the existence of .jj when --no-ignore is used.
- BUG #3320,
BUG #3376,
BUG #3419:
Fix gitignore matching bug when searching across multiple directories.

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Technical details

PublisherBurntSushi
AuthorAndrew Gallant
Version15.2.0
Release date2026-07-15
LicenseDual License (MIT & Unlicense)
Installer typezip
Architecturex86, x64, arm64
Package IDBurntSushi.ripgrep.MSVC

Install RipGrep MSVC from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=BurntSushi.ripgrep.MSVC -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=BurntSushi.ripgrep.MSVC -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=BurntSushi.ripgrep.MSVC -e

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RipGrep MSVC version history

  • 15.1.0
  • 15.0.0
  • 14.1.1
  • 14.1.0
  • 14.0.3
  • 14.0.2
  • 13.0.0

Frequently asked questions

Is RipGrep MSVC free?

Yes. RipGrep MSVC is free and open-source software released under the Dual License (MIT & Unlicense) license.

What is the latest version of RipGrep MSVC?

The latest version is 15.2.0, released on Jul 15, 2026.

Is it safe to download RipGrep MSVC?

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 71b2fef860abe467217a538ff31de02f5258807c0129f771846f87bd029aafc5.

Which Windows versions does RipGrep MSVC support?

RipGrep MSVC runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86), 64-bit (x64), ARM64 systems.

How do I uninstall RipGrep MSVC?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find RipGrep MSVC and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=BurntSushi.ripgrep.MSVC -e.