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BleachBit

Open-source system cleaner, junk file remover, and privacy shredder for your computer.

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LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars4.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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UtilitiesPrivacy ShredderSystem CleanerCache CleanerDisk Space Cleaner
Overview

Why consider BleachBit?

BleachBit is an open-source disk space cleaner and privacy tool for Linux and Windows. It cleans cache files, deletes web tracking cookies, clears memory dumps, vacates browser history, and shreds files securely to prevent data recovery.

Guided learning

Learn BleachBit by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of BleachBit

BleachBit safely frees disk space by removing hidden caches, temp files, and app logs across hundreds of applications.

Quickstart

  1. Download BleachBit installer for Windows or install via Linux package manager (sudo apt install bleachbit).
  2. Check the components you wish to clean (System Temp, Browser Cache, Thumbnails, Logs).
  3. Click Preview to review the total freed disk space.
  4. Click Clean to purge unneeded files and vacuum databases.

BleachBit is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.

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BleachBit FAQs

BleachBit is listed as a Security tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

BleachBit is listed under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

BleachBit is listed as an alternative to DaisyDisk. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.