Wget

Wget 1.21.4

Wget is a command line utility for retrieving files using HTTP, HTTPS, FTP and FTPS.

  • By Jernej Simoncic
  • Open Source
  • Portable
Download for Windows

About Wget

Wget is a command line utility for retrieving files using HTTP, HTTPS, FTP and FTPS.

Technical details

PublisherJernej Simoncic
Version1.21.4
LicenseGPL-3.0-or-later
Installer typeportable
Architecturex64, x86, arm64
Package IDJernejSimoncic.Wget
RequirementsWindows 10 or later

Install Wget from the command line

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

Wget adds this command to the command line: wget.

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Wget version history

1.21.3
1.21.2 Oct 2, 2021
1.21.1 Mar 12, 2022

Other versions

  • 1.20.3
  • 1.19.4

Frequently asked questions

Is Wget free?

Yes. Wget is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license.

What is the latest version of Wget?

The latest version is 1.21.4.

Is it safe to download Wget?

The download button links to the official installer published on eternallybored.org, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 6136e66e41acd14c409c2d3eb10d48a32febaba04267303d0460ed3bee746cc5.

Which Windows versions does Wget support?

Wget requires Windows 10 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64), 32-bit (x86), ARM64 systems.

How do I uninstall Wget?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Wget and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=JernejSimoncic.Wget -e.

Is there a portable version of Wget?

Yes. Wget is available as a portable program (wget.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.

Alternatives to Wget

Other Download Managers programs for Windows from different developers.