Bleachbit

github.com/bleachbit/bleachbit System Utilities Open-source projectOpen source

BleachBit cleans files to free disk space on Windows and Linux, with privacy maintenance listed in its project description.

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About Bleachbit

BleachBit is an open-source system cleaner for Windows and Linux that removes unneeded files to free disk space. Its project description also lists maintaining privacy as a purpose.

It can run from Python 3 source after installing system dependencies and building translations. Users review preferences, select cleaning options, preview the files, then delete, and a command-line interface is available.

Key features

  • Cleans files to free disk space on Windows and Linux
  • Preview files before deletion with selectable cleaning options
  • Command-line interface accessible with --help flag
  • Runs from Python 3 source after installing dependencies
  • Docker-based package builds for selected Linux distributions
Best for: Windows and Linux users who want an open-source tool to remove unneeded files.
Good for
  • Open-source code licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later
  • Available for Windows and Linux
  • Includes preview step before deleting files
Watch out for
  • Running from source requires installing dependencies and building translations

Bleachbit at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Bleachbit FAQ

How do I run BleachBit from source?
Install the system dependencies, build translations with make -C po local, then run python3 bleachbit.py.
How do I check what will be deleted?
Select options and click Preview, review the files, adjust options as needed, then click Delete.
What license covers BleachBit?
BleachBit code and cleaner definitions are under GNU GPL version 3 or later; markovify is under the MIT License.
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