What is Everything?
Everything is a freeware search tool for Windows from voidtools that finds files and folders by name as you type. It indexes names rather than contents, so building the index takes seconds, and it keeps results current by watching the file system in real time. The vendor states that it runs entirely offline, with no telemetry and no user data collection.
Everything is free to use. See every plan
Good for
- Windows users who want to find files and folders by name as they type
- Drives holding hundreds of thousands or millions of files
- Scripts and other programs that need a file index through the command line or SDK
Worth knowing
- Windows only; the FAQ lists Windows XP through Windows 11.
- It indexes file and folder names, not contents. Searching inside files is possible but slow.
- NTFS indexing needs the Everything service or administrator rights, and FAT volumes and network shares must be added as folder indexes by hand.
- The Lite build removes the HTTP and ETP/FTP servers and IPC, so the command-line tool and SDK do not work with it.
Key features
- Instant filename search
- Starts by listing every file and folder on the PC and narrows the list as you type. Only names are indexed: about 250,000 files on a fresh Windows 11 install take about 5 seconds.
- Real-time index updates
- Results update as files change. NTFS indexes are kept current through the USN Journal, so changes made while Everything was closed are picked up when it restarts.
- Search syntax
- Supports boolean operators, wildcards, file-type and location filters and optional regular expressions. A content: function searches inside files, but contents are not indexed, so it is slow.
- Low resource use
- The vendor quotes about 35 MB of RAM and under 14 MB of disk space for roughly 250,000 files, and about 100 MB of RAM for 1,000,000 files.
- HTTP and ETP/FTP servers
- Search and open your files from a web browser on another computer, phone or tablet on the local network. Version 1.4 includes the servers; for version 1.5 they are separate plugins.
- Command line and SDK
- The ES command-line tool queries a running copy of Everything, and the SDK gives other programs a DLL and Lib interface to it over IPC.
Everything pricing
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- Everything is freeware with no paid edition. The developer asks users to consider donating.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Everything | $0 | Freeware in installer, portable ZIP and Lite builds, with 32-bit, 64-bit and ARM downloads. Donations are optional. |
Read from voidtools.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Everything before you buy.
Everything alternatives
- Everything vs Listary
Free plan · from $19.95 one-time
Common questions
Is Everything free?
Yes. Everything is free to use. Everything is freeware with no paid edition. The developer asks users to consider donating.
How much does Everything cost?
Everything lists one plan. Everything: $0. Prices were read from voidtools.com on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does Everything work on?
Everything is available on Windows.
Does Everything have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Everything is listed for Windows.
Does Everything have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Everything is listed for Windows.
Is Everything open source?
Everything is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
Does Everything work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
Who makes Everything?
Everything is made by voidtools PTY LTD.
What are the alternatives to Everything?
The closest alternatives to Everything in our directory are Listary, Flow Launcher and Microsoft PowerToys. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Everything.
Sources for this page
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