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10 List of Free PC Application Download Sites
Currently downloading the app on PC Free is often the target of many people because they prefer to look for free things, well now there are also lots of free PC application download sites that you can use.
It turns out that many of these sites are illegal because if we use the site, many annoying advertisements and viruses will appear that can damage your PC.
However, apart from that, there are also many safe sites for downloading applications for PC that are already widely used by everyone.
In this article, we will discuss free PC application download sites that you can use. Come on, read the article until the end!
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For those of you who want to try downloading application paid applications that are not on the official site, you can also use several sites that provide paid applications.
Apart from applications, the site also provides various paid games that can be downloaded for free there.
However, before getting to the main discussion, you must first know about some of the risks of downloading from illegal free application download sites, including the following:
However, for those of you who still want to try downloading paid applications on several sites for free, you can find out the recommendations below:
The first free PC application download site was called “CNET“, which is a site for downloading PC applications for free that has been available since 1996.
Since the beginning, many people have used CNET to download free applications to trials. Here, you also find many programs, reviews to ratings from users and even the presence of mirror downloads, so it's as if you are downloading directly from the original developer.
This site once provided a “CNET TechTracker” installer as a bundle of crapware or unwanted programs such as spam toolbars, fake antivirus and others.
Then, this site was also reported as one of the largest distributors of PUP (Potentially Unwanted Programs) among similar sites.
In 2016, CNET removed the installer and focused solely on being a safe download tool without bundling crapware. However, you can still download from there, but not as fast as before.
The next free PC application download site is called "FileHippo“, which is a free, complete and trusted PC application download site since 2004.
FileHippo provides thousands of free applications, shareware (applications that are downloaded and used for free for a certain period of time with limited features) and trial applications.
In addition, they also have a “Latest & Popular” feature so you can find out which applications are trending and have just been updated.
If you download applications from FileHippo, they are definitely free from malware, adware and viruses, plus this site also does not include toolbars or bloatware when you download the application.
With this, you can also feel safer downloading applications without worrying about annoying ads and programs.
However, recently there have been many advertisements and wrapper installers that make the download link lead to another page or program and ask for full payment and the appearance of a "virus" notification continuously on the PC.
But if you still want to download applications from there, you must remain aware after downloading the file or still use an antivirus before downloading the application.
The next free PC application download site is called "FilePuma“, which is a site that provides various legal and malware-free applications.
The UI of this site is very simple, minimalist, neat and easy to understand by users and with neatly arranged navigation. The unique feature is 'Update Detector', to automatically check if there are applications that need to be updated.
FilePuma is safe from malware, adware and viruses, but you should still use antivirus before using it. In addition, this site uses 'HTTPS' so you can download safely.
Unfortunately, the app collection is not very comprehensive so you probably won't find the app you want.
Despite being “adware-free”, there are still some wrapper installers that include toolbars and pop-ups and can even install additional applications accidentally.
The next free PC application download site is called "GetIntoPC“, which is the most popular application download site and provides modified (cracked) paid applications.
GetIntoPC provides various popular applications from design applications, editing, antivirus to games in the form of complete offline installers along with easy-to-use installation tutorials.
On this site, all applications and games are quite complete and structured. You can also search for software by category to make it easier to search and download.
In addition, all applications have been updated to the latest version and many installer files are accompanied by installation tutorials.
However, it is not uncommon for applications downloaded here to contain malware or viruses that are quite dangerous for your PC.
In addition, there are many fake applications or online accounts that are hacked and many sites contain adware or spyware from bundling installers.
However, if you want to download applications from GetIntoPC, you should still use antivirus and scan the installer file with tools.
The next free PC application download site is called "GigaPurbalingga“, which is the most popular free PC application download site in Indonesia for downloading full-version or repack applications in the form of pirated applications.
GigaPurbalingga This site has been equipped with complete categories such as Activator, Antivirus, Android, Games, iPhone, Office and others.
In addition, the UI is very simple, easy to use and complete with a searchbar feature to search for the desired application.
This site also provides a lot of full-version or cracked software that you can download and use, even rare applications that are rarely available elsewhere.
In addition, it is equipped with a download tutorial and there are rarely any annoying ads, even though there are ads, it is still safe from malware threats.
Unfortunately, in GigaPurbalingga there are also many pirated applications that violate copyright and even the claim of 'safety' is not valid because the full cracked version of the application is usually changed and there is a risk of malware in the application.
So if you are forced to download an application on GigaPurbalingga, you can also use an antivirus to make the download safer.
The next free PC application download site is called "Microsoft Store“, which is a platform provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users.
Microsoft Store is similar to Google Play Store on Android, so you can download safe applications, games, and movies.
If you use the Microsoft Store to download applications, it is certainly safe from malware and viruses because this is an official platform.
In addition, it also provides update notifications about applications that need to be updated so you don't need to update one by one. Another advantage is that it is integrated with Xbox Game Pass on Windows 11, allowing you to download a variety of exciting PC games.
Unfortunately, the apps offered are very lacking so there are some apps that are not available in the Microsoft Store. In addition, the UI is sometimes slow and the download process also likes to restart suddenly especially for large applications.
The next free PC application download site is called "Softpedia“, which is the oldest and most trusted site since 2001 for downloading applications.
SoftPedia offers thousands of applications for Microsoft Windows, Linux and macOS along with downloading tutorials plus user ratings.
All applications available on SoftPedia have been tested using various antiviruses and are labeled “100% Free” because they are free from Spyware, Adware and Viruses.
SoftPedia has a wide category ranging from free applications to trials. All can be downloaded directly. In addition, it has been equipped with user ratings plus to find out the advantages and disadvantages of the application.
Although it is said to be a safe site, you will also be directed to the installer which is filled with ads and crapware. In addition, there are many negative reviews about the application.
Now, if you are still hesitant to download the application on SoftPedia, you can still use an antivirus to avoid being exposed to virus threats.
The next free PC application download site is called "SoftTonic“, maybe you are already familiar with this popular application download site since 1997.
At SoftTonic, you can download various applications specifically for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Android and iOS for free.
Then, at SoftTonic you can also download the most complete popular applications plus they are equipped with descriptions, screenshots and reviews from users.
The site is very user-friendly and all the information is quite complete such as the version, system to the rating of the application. It is also equipped with a "Safe Downloader" to inform that the application is clean from adware.
However, you also need to be careful because of the many negative reviews from users, especially regarding ad bundling, toolbars and installers containing bloatware.
Even though it is said to be clean from adware, you still have to use antivirus so that your PC remains safe and free from virus threats.
The next free PC application download site is called "SourceForge“, which is an open-source application and project hosting site that has been around for a long time.
In the past, you could find various open-source applications and tools such as multimedia, development to utilities equipped with code repositories, discussion forums and legal issue tracking.
Every upload and download has been checked using SourceForge's malware scanner so it will remain safe. In addition, all installers are clean from adware bundling after 2016.
In 2013 – 2015, there was adware in the installers of the most popular programs. Although the installer is optional, it can reduce user trust.
Besides that, the UI is still old-fashioned, the download button confuses users and makes it difficult to find the original link.
Well, for those of you who want to use SourceForge, you must also continue to use antivirus to be safe from malware threats when downloading the application.
The free PC application download site that you can use is "UpToDown“, maybe you are already familiar with this site, especially for those of you who often download games.
UpToDown is also used as an alternative download site for Android which has cool features such as each application has been checked through VirusTotal and the results are through the 'Shield' icon on the Download Page.
So, every downloaded application has been checked for security, even though the antivirus system does not always work.
The application collection is quite complete for Microsoft Windows, macOS and Android and if you want to be ad-free, you have to subscribe to Turbo for $2.99/month or Rp. 48,875 thousand.
Although it is said to be safe, it cannot guarantee that 100% is safe and free from malware. There are also some applications that ask for too many permissions and some files are old or not original.
However, if you want to download applications or games on UpToDown, you should also use an antivirus to be safer from malware.
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Well, that's the information about free PC application download sites that you can use to download the software you want. So, which site do you want to try?
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