Download Bitwarden
Download the Bitwarden password manager for your platform. Get version 2026.5.0 with verified SHA-256 checksums and open source transparency.
Latest Version
Bitwarden Desktop 2026.5.0
Released for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Requires macOS 10.14 or later. Cross-platform sync with mobile apps and browser extensions.
Choose Your Platform
Windows
Desktop app for Windows 10 and later. Includes browser integration and system tray access.
Download for WindowsmacOS
Standalone offline installer for macOS 10.14+. Manage, store, secure, and share unlimited passwords.
Download for macOSLinux
AppImage, Snap, and distribution-specific packages for major Linux distributions.
Download for LinuxAndroid
Full-featured Android app with biometric unlock and accessibility autofill services.
Download for AndroidBrowser Extension
Extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and Vivaldi browsers.
Get Browser ExtensionSource Transparency
Bitwarden is fully open source. The complete client and server codebase is publicly available for inspection, audit, and community contribution. Anyone can review the encryption implementation, verify that no backdoors exist, and build the software from source.
This transparency is a core differentiator in the password manager category. Independent security researchers regularly audit the codebase, and findings are addressed through the public issue tracker.
SHA Checksums and Signature Verification
Every official Bitwarden release is accompanied by SHA-256 checksums and GPG signatures. After downloading, verify the file hash matches the published checksum to confirm the installer has not been tampered with during transit.
How to Verify
- Download the installer for your platform from the buttons above.
- Obtain the published SHA-256 hash for that specific release and file.
- Run a checksum tool on your downloaded file and compare the output.
- Optionally verify the GPG signature using the official Bitwarden signing key.
If the checksum does not match, do not install the file. Delete it and download again from a trusted source.
Antivirus False Positive Clarification
Some antivirus programs may flag password manager installers as potentially unwanted software. This is a known industry-wide false positive that affects many legitimate security tools, not just Bitwarden.
Password managers interact with browsers, inject autofill scripts, and access the clipboard. Heuristic scanners sometimes misidentify these behaviors as suspicious even though they are required for normal operation.
What You Should Do
- 1. Always verify SHA-256 checksums before installing.
- 2. Download only from official release channels linked on this page.
- 3. Add Bitwarden to your antivirus exclusion list if you have verified the file integrity.
- 4. Report false positives to your antivirus vendor so they can update their definitions.
Security and Integrity
End-to-End Encryption
Vault data is encrypted before it leaves your device. Bitwarden servers store only encrypted ciphertext.
Third-Party Audits
Regular independent security audits validate the encryption architecture and codebase integrity.
Zero-Knowledge Design
Your master password and encryption keys are never transmitted to or stored on Bitwarden servers.