Everything
Everything is an open-source file search utility for Windows developed by voidtools. It rapidly indexes file and folder names across local volumes to deliver search results with minimal system resource consumption.
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- ✓ Official source (winget)
- ✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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- Version
- 1.4.1.1032
- Release date
- Jan. 23, 2026
- License
- MIT
- Installer type
- wix
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id voidtools.Everything -eSHA256 (file verification)
4e7a80885aab8566b750c56a2a2b3e7c3c1f4920bcc53777e07f5eeb9e1f7485We couldn't find a macOS version of Everything in the official repositories; check the publisher's website.
We couldn't find a Linux version of Everything in the official repositories; check the publisher's website.
We couldn't find a Android version of Everything in the official repositories; check the publisher's website.
Platform pages: Windows · macOS · Linux · Android
Old versions (10)
Security update: according to the publisher's release notes, Everything 1.4.1.1032 fixes security vulnerabilities. If you use an older version, update.
Official release notes →
Everything 1.4.1.1032: what's new?
Highlights
- Instant search results displayed as you type
- Low memory footprint and minimal processor utilization
- Rapid NTFS indexing reading directly from the Master File Table (MFT)
- Support for regular expressions and advanced search syntax
- Built-in ETP and FTP server capabilities for remote searching
Who is it for?
Everything is designed for Windows users who frequently need to locate files and folders by name across large storage drives. It is especially useful for IT administrators and power users who require fast file lookup without heavy system resource consumption.
Good to know before installing
- Available exclusively for the Windows operating system.
- Indexes file and folder names only, not the text content inside files by default.
- Requires NTFS or supported file system volumes for instant initial indexing.
How to install
Windows
- Click the official download button on this page to obtain the installer.
- Run the setup executable and select your preferred installation options.
- Complete the setup wizard and launch Everything to let it perform the initial drive indexing.
Alternatives
- Listary
- Agent Ransack
- SearchMyFiles
Frequently asked questions
Can Everything search within file contents?
Everything is primarily optimized for file and folder names, though content searching is available with slower query speeds.
How does Everything index drives so quickly?
On NTFS partitions, it reads file metadata directly from the Master File Table instead of scanning every directory individually.
Is Everything free to use?
Yes, Everything is free and open-source software licensed under the MIT license.