Is 7-Zip safe?

Our pick

Yes. 7-Zip is a legitimate tool and Plainweb's pick for: Zip and unzip files. Opens every archive type. Free, open source, no nags.

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Site checked 15 Oct 2026

Free
Your files stay on your device
Open source
Secure connection (HTTPS)
Homepage contacts no ad networks
No known trackers on the homepage
No ads
Very small
Plain looking interface
Download only from 7-zip.org

Works on: Windows · Free

Where it shows up

Zip and unzip files Our pick

Alternatives

PeaZip

Good

Open source archiver with a friendlier look.

Free Windows, Mac, Linux No ads · No trackers

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The Unarchiver

Good

Opens rar, 7z and more on Mac.

Free Mac 1 ad network · 2 trackers

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WinRAR

Good

Works, but nags you to buy a license.

Paid Windows No ads · 2 trackers

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Questions

Does 7-Zip show ads or track you?: Its homepage loaded no ad networks and no known trackers in our automated check on 15 Oct 2026.
Is 7-Zip free?: Yes, 7-Zip is free.