BleachBit

by BleachBit project · System & hardware tools

Open sourceWindowsLinux

Open-source cleaner that frees disk space and clears traces.

Official download from bleachbit.org (opens in a new tab)

Opens bleachbit.org, BleachBit project's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is BleachBit?

BleachBit deletes caches, temporary files, logs and browser history to free space and protect privacy. Preview before cleaning so you don't remove something you need.

Key features

  • Cleans caches and temp files
  • Browser history and cookies
  • Shred files
  • Preview before cleaning

Best for

  • Freeing space on small drives
  • Clearing traces on a shared PC
  • Linux maintenance

Install

How to install BleachBit

  1. 1Open the official BleachBit download page on bleachbit.org.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id BleachBit.BleachBit -e --source winget

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub org.bleachbit.BleachBit

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download BleachBit safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on bleachbit.org. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

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FAQ

BleachBit questions

Where can I download BleachBit safely?

Download BleachBit only from BleachBit project's official site at bleachbit.org. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is BleachBit free?

Yes. BleachBit is open-source software and free to use.

Does BleachBit work on Windows and Linux?

BleachBit is available for Windows, Linux. Check BleachBit project's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install BleachBit from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id BleachBit.BleachBit -e); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub org.bleachbit.BleachBit). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to BleachBit?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full system & hardware tools list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.