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Freeware Windows search tool that finds files and folders by name instantly.

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About Everything

Everything, from voidtools, is a Windows file search engine that finds files and folders by name the moment you start typing. Rather than crawling the disk, it reads the NTFS file tables directly to build a small index in seconds, then follows the NTFS change journal so results stay current in real time. The result is a plain window that filters millions of files instantly with very little memory or CPU. It has a deep search syntax with wildcards, regex, size, date and path filters, plus duplicate finding, an HTTP and ETP server for searching from other machines, and a command-line interface. It runs entirely offline, collects no user data and has no telemetry. Everything is freeware supported by donations and runs on Windows from XP to Windows 11, with installer, portable and lite builds. It searches file names rather than document contents, so it is not a replacement for full-text search, and there is no Mac or Linux version.

Best for: Windows users who want to find any file by name in a fraction of a second.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Near-instant results with real-time NTFS updates
  • Very light on memory and CPU
  • Free, offline and without telemetry

Why people leave

  • Windows only
  • Matches names and paths, not text inside documents
  • Fast NTFS indexing needs its service or admin rights

Top Everything alternatives

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  1. 1Listary logo
    Listary

    Free Windows file search and launcher that also hooks into Open and Save dialogs.

    56.8
  2. 2Microsoft PowerToys logo
    Microsoft PowerToys

    Microsoft's free toolkit whose launcher searches files and apps from one shortcut.

    54.4
  3. 3Flow Launcher logo
    Flow Launcher

    Open-source Windows launcher that can use Everything's index for file search plus plugins.

    52.6

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Everything: common questions

Is Everything free?

Yes, Everything is free to use.

Is Everything open source?

No, Everything is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Microsoft PowerToys and Flow Launcher.

What platforms does Everything run on?

Everything is available for Windows.

What are the best alternatives to Everything?

The highest-ranked Everything alternatives right now are Listary, Microsoft PowerToys and Flow Launcher. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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