BleachBit

About

BleachBit is a free and open-source system utility software originating from the United States, primarily functioning as a disk cleaner to enhance privacy and disk space efficiency on Linux and Windows, with support for Blackberry and PortableApps.com. Founded with a focus on deleting unnecessary files such as cache, cookies, and temporary files, it supports numerous applications including web browsers, office suites, and multimedia tools. Its comprehensive product portfolio includes features like a file shredder, selective wipe, disk maintenance, photo recovery, NTFS partition recovery, and corrupted file recovery. BleachBit is highly regarded for being privacy-focused, lightweight, portable, and offering no tracking or registration, along with multiple language support, dark mode, and a command-line interface. Security researcher Bruce Schneier notably utilized BleachBit to maintain computer cleanliness and security. While it is praised by users for its deep cleaning capabilities and open-source ethos, often seen as a superior, privacy-respecting alternative to tools like CCleaner, some users have expressed concerns regarding its custom cleaner system's user experience, the inability to whitelist cookies, and a lack of support for M1 MacBooks.