Privaxy

by Pierre Barrev0.5.2

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

A MITM HTTP(s) proxy that sits in between HTTP(s) talking applications, such as a web browser and HTTP servers, such as those serving websites.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id PierreBarre.Privaxy --exact --version 0.5.2

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

Silent install command for Privaxy

Privaxy uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64)

msiexec.exe /i Privaxy_0.5.2_x64_en-US.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Privaxy →

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Installers · v0.5.2

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSI WiX	-		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 Privaxy.

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 Privaxy on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id PierreBarre.Privaxy --exact --version 0.5.2. winget downloads the installer from Pierre Barre and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Privaxy silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id PierreBarre.Privaxy --exact 0.5.2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Privaxy?

Privaxy uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i Privaxy_0.5.2_x64_en-US.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall Privaxy via winget?

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

Is Privaxy free?

Privaxy is distributed under AGPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/Barre/privaxy) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Privaxy 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 Privaxy directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Privaxy up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id PierreBarre.Privaxy --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Privaxy from microsoft/winget-pkgs.