KanjiWidget

by KanjiWidgetv1.4.1

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

A free offline Windows widget for learning Japanese kanji in the background.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id platwa.KanjiWidget --exact --version 1.4.1

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

Silent install command for KanjiWidget

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

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i KanjiWidget-1.4.1-x64.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for KanjiWidget →

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About

KanjiWidget keeps kanji and example sentences visible on the Windows desktop, with furigana, English and Russian interfaces, FSRS spaced repetition, Anki .apkg import, custom decks, and active recall. It works offline without ads, accounts, or subscriptions.

Installers · v1.4.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSI WiX	machine		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 KanjiWidget.

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 KanjiWidget on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id platwa.KanjiWidget --exact --version 1.4.1. winget downloads the installer from KanjiWidget and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install KanjiWidget silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id platwa.KanjiWidget --exact 1.4.1 --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 KanjiWidget?

KanjiWidget uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i KanjiWidget-1.4.1-x64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall KanjiWidget via winget?

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

Is KanjiWidget free?

KanjiWidget is distributed under Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://platwa.github.io/KanjiWidget/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does KanjiWidget 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 KanjiWidget directly from the publisher.

How do I keep KanjiWidget up to date?

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