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gVim Portable 9.2.0340 (advanced text editor) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on April 14, 2026 - 9:05am

logoA new version of gVim Portable has been released by PortableApps.com. gVim Portable is a feature-rich and not-too-hard-to-use text editor packaged as a portable app, and a very feature rich one at that. With gVim you can code, highlight syntax, and do everything else you would expect of a text editor worth its weight in megabytes. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

QOwnNotes Portable 26.4.12 (markdown note taker) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on April 14, 2026 - 9:04am

A new version of QOwnNotes Portable has been released. It's a handy markdown note taking app packaged as a portable app so you can take notes on the go. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

PortableApps.com Installer 3.9.14 (portable app packaging) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on April 13, 2026 - 6:39pm

A new version of the PortableApps.com Installer has been released. The PortableApps.com Installer allows you to quickly package your portable apps in an easy-to-use installer without having to write or compile any code. This release updates to the latest innunp for online installers. The PortableApps.com Format Specification and installer are available for outside developers to use and can be used freely with free open source and freeware applications. Commercial use is available by contacting PortableApps.com.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

LibreWolf Portable 149.0.2-2 (web browser) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on April 13, 2026 - 3:16pm

A new version of LibreWolf Portable has been released. LibreWolf is a custom browser based on Firefox®, focused on privacy, security and freedom. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

Telegram Desktop Portable 6.7.5 (secure instant messaging) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on April 13, 2026 - 3:14pm

A new version of Telegram Desktop Portable has been released. Telegram is a cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging app with a focus on security and speed. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

calibre Portable 9.7.0 (ebook manager, viewer, converter) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on April 13, 2026 - 3:13pm

A new version of calibre Portable has been released by PortableApps.com. calibre is an ebook manager, converter, and viewer with support for a variety of formats and devices. It's in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

Thunderbird, Portable Edition 149.0.2 (email client) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on April 11, 2026 - 4:46pm

A new version of Thunderbird, Portable Edition has been released. It's the popular Thunderbird email client bundled with a PortableApps.com launcher as a portable app. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

Mozilla®, Thunderbird® and the Thunderbird logo are registered trademarks of the Mozilla Foundation and are used under license.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

Mozilla Firefox, Portable Edition Stable 149.0.2 (web browser) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on April 8, 2026 - 1:05pm

A new version of Mozilla Firefox®, Portable Edition has been released. It's the Mozilla Firefox browser bundled with a PortableApps.com launcher as a portable app, so you can take your browser, bookmarks, settings and extensions on the go. And it's open source and completely free. Firefox Portable is a dual-architecture 64-bit and 32-bit (optional) app, ensuring Firefox runs as fast as possible on every PC.

Mozilla®, Firefox® and the Firefox logo are registered trademarks of the Mozilla Foundation and used under license.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

r3dfox Portable 149.0.2 (web browser for Vista and Windows 7) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on April 7, 2026 - 1:47pm

logoA new version of r3dfox Portable has been released. r3dfox is a modern Firefox-based web browser for Windows Vista and 7. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

The Powder Toy Portable 99.5.394 (physics sandbox game) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on April 6, 2026 - 1:26pm

logoA new version of The Powder Toy Portable has been released. The Powder Toy is a game of physics and fluid mechanics. You can play with different materials whose properties and influences are simulated. And it has explosives! It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

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