Wget

by Jernej Simoncicv1.21.4

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

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

Install with winget

$ winget install --id JernejSimoncic.Wget --exact --version 1.21.4

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Installers · v1.21.4

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x86	Portable	-	Direct
x64	Portable	-	Direct
arm64	Portable	-	Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Wget.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Wget on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id JernejSimoncic.Wget --exact --version 1.21.4. winget downloads the installer from Jernej Simoncic and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Wget silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id JernejSimoncic.Wget --exact 1.21.4 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall Wget via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id JernejSimoncic.Wget --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Wget's Apps & Features entry.

Is Wget free?

Wget is distributed under GPL-3.0-or-later. Refer to the publisher (https://eternallybored.org/misc/wget/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Wget work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Wget directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Wget up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id JernejSimoncic.Wget --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 7 versions of Wget from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

1.21.4latest
1.21.3
1.21.2
1.21.1
1.20.3
1.20
1.19.4