
Windows · Security & Antivirus
Freenet
Decentralised, anonymous network that is censorship-resistant
Version 0.7.5.149800 · by Freenet Project
Official site: freenetproject.org
About Freenet
Freenet is a peer-to-peer platform for censorship-resistant communication. It uses a decentralized distributed data store to keep and deliver information, and has a suite of free software for publishing and communicating on the Web without fear of censorship. Both Freenet and some of its associated tools were originally designed by Ian Clarke, who defined Freenet's goal as providing freedom of speech on the Internet with strong anonymity protection.
By running this program you contribute to the security of the overall Freenet network.
#### Default installation path
* CMD: `%LocalAppData%\Freenet`
* Powershell: `$Env:LocalAppData\Freenet`
#### Post-install instructions
* After launching the program the freenet service must be configured. This is done by a web browser that should automatically be launched upon startup that connects to the local service as designated by the URI http://127.0.0.1:8888/
#### Documentation
* [FAQ](https://freenetproject.org/faq.html)
* [Wiki](https://wiki.freenetproject.org/Main_Page)
* [Freenet social networking guide](http://freesocial.draketo.de/)
* [Release log](https://github.com/freenet/fred/releases)
* [Roadmap](https://bugs.freenetproject.org/roadmap_page.php?project_id=1)
* [Changelog](https://bugs.freenetproject.org/changelog_page.php?project_id=1)
### Notes
- There is a notification when updating. Your 'wrapper.conf' file was overwritten. The old file was saved as 'wrapper.conf.old'. This MsgBox will be closed automatically by autohotkey.
How to install Freenet
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install freenet
- Open Freenet once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Freenet free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to freenetproject.org, the developer's official site, where Freenet is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Freenet?
The version listed here is 0.7.5.149800, published /Date(1728. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Freenet from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install freenet. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Freenet safe?
Freenet downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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