About Wget2
GNU Wget2 is the successor of GNU Wget, a file and recursive website downloader.
Wget2 2.2.1
GNU Wget2 is the successor of GNU Wget, a file and recursive website downloader.
What's new in 2.2.1
Use GPG key 0x08302DB6A2670428 to check signatures.
Noteworthy changes
- Fix file overwrite issue with metalink
- Fix remote buffer overflow in get_local_filename_real()
- Fix a redirect/mirror regression from 400713ca
- Use the local system timestamp when requested via --no-use-server-timestamps
- Prevent file truncation with --no-clobber
- Improve messages about why URLs are not being followed
- Fix metalink with -O/--output-document
- Fix sorting of metalink mirrors by priority
- Add --show-progress to improve backwards compatibility to wget
- Fix buffer overflow in wget_iri_clone() after wget_iri_set_scheme()
- Allow 'no_' prefix in config options
- Use libnghttp2 for HTTP/2 testing
- Fix WolfSSL build issue if SSLv2 isn't built into the library
- Set exit status to 8 on 403 response code
- Fix convert-links
- Fix --server-response for HTTP/1.1
- Fix anchor links in README.md for Gitlab
- Fix html examples in the documentation
- Improvements on code, docs and CI/testing
Technical details
| Publisher | GNU |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.2.1 |
| Release date | 2025-12-31 |
| License | LGPL-3.0 |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | GNU.Wget2 |
Install Wget2 from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=GNU.Wget2 -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=GNU.Wget2 -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=GNU.Wget2 -e
Wget2 adds this command to the command line: wget2.
Wget2 version history
2.1.0 Aug 31, 2023
2.0.1 May 27, 2022
Frequently asked questions
Is Wget2 free?
Yes. Wget2 is free and open-source software released under the LGPL-3.0 license.
What is the latest version of Wget2?
The latest version is 2.2.1, released on Dec 31, 2025.
Is it safe to download Wget2?
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 c65f66842888b878d1fad48294d1372553985b86613f279cf4ed9612c4f80428.
Which Windows versions does Wget2 support?
Wget2 runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall Wget2?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Wget2 and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=GNU.Wget2 -e.
Is there a portable version of Wget2?
Yes. Wget2 is available as a portable program (wget2.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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