# BleachBit

> BleachBit (6.0.6 for Windows 10 and 11, actively developed since 2008) cleans temporary files, logs, browser caches, history and cookies, with a preview of every file before deletion. It shreds files, wipes free space, has a command line for scripting and imports thousands of extra Windows cleaners from winapp2.ini. GPL-3.0 or later, no account, no paid tier. It does not update drivers or apps, manage startup programs or clean on a schedule by itself.

- Repository: https://github.com/bleachbit/bleachbit
- Official docs: https://docs.bleachbit.org
- Checked: 2026-10-21

## What it replaces
- CCleaner: Remove junk and temporary files, Clear browser history (partial). Cleans junk files and browser data with a preview first; no Driver Updater, Software Updater, startup manager or built-in scheduled cleaning.
  - Use it instead of paying for CCleaner? Personal use: Yes. Business: Partly (Commercial use with conditions: Free to use at work; GPL conditions apply if you distribute modified versions).

## Used in these builds
- [Windows clean-up kit](https://repoquarry.dev/builds/windows-cleanup.md): Clear junk and caches

## Facts, with sources

| Question | Status | Answer | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs on my machine? | Confirmed | Yes, desktop app; all features work offline | https://www.bleachbit.org/ | 2026-10-21 |
| Code licence | Partial | GPL-3.0 or later (copyleft), including cleaner definitions | https://github.com/bleachbit/bleachbit#licenses | 2026-10-21 |
| Model weights licence | Confirmed | No separate model weights | https://github.com/bleachbit/bleachbit#readme | 2026-10-21 |
| Commercial use | Partial | Free to use at work; GPL conditions apply if you distribute modified versions | https://github.com/bleachbit/bleachbit#licenses | 2026-10-21 |
| Paid services needed? | Confirmed | None; no account, ads or paid tier | https://www.bleachbit.org/features | 2026-10-21 |
| Hardware | Unknown | Not documented | none found | - |
| Operating systems | Confirmed | Windows 10 and 11 (4.7.0 for older Windows) and Linux | https://www.bleachbit.org/download/windows | 2026-10-21 |
| Setup effort | Confirmed | Easy; Windows installer or portable zip with dependencies bundled | https://www.bleachbit.org/download/windows | 2026-10-21 |


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