# GlassWire for Windows PC - **Name:** GlassWire for Windows PC - **Version:** 3.11.1164 - **Developer:** SecureMix LLC - **License:** Freeware - **Platform:** Windows - **Requires:** Windows 10 - **File type:** EXE Installer - **Size:** 118.0 MB - **Category:** System & Utilities - **Updated:** 2026-10-26 - **SHA-256:** 0d3c736cdcc73ea134f5392c4dc6d0aa48056c408b518d6a4299d022f36e18a2 - **Canonical page:** https://filecobra.com/app/glasswire-firewall-pc/ - **Download page:** https://filecobra.com/download/glasswire-firewall-pc/ - **Direct download:** https://download.glasswire.com/f/glasswire-setup-3.11.1164.0-x64-full.exe > GlassWire by SecureMix LLC is a visual network monitor and firewall front-end for Windows that graphs every connection your PC makes, alerts you to new activity, and lets you block apps with one click… GlassWire is a network monitoring and firewall tool for Windows 10 and later (64-bit and ARM64) built by SecureMix LLC. Its signature feature is a live, searchable traffic graph: every application connection is plotted over time, so you can click any spike and see exactly which app talked to which host, in which country, and how much data it moved. The Traffic Monitor, GlassWire Protect and Log Analysis views build on that graph with per-app bandwidth totals, first-network-activity alerts, new-device notifications for your local network, a network scanner that lists the devices on your Wi-Fi, and a firewall layer that works through the built-in Windows Firewall rather than replacing it, including Ask to Connect prompts and one-click blocking. Version 3.11.1164, released in October 2026, added bulk allow, block and remove actions on the firewall list and improved GPU and memory tracking accuracy. GlassWire is free forever for basic monitoring, but the free tier is deliberately time-limited: it keeps only 24 hours of network history, one day of bandwidth usage data and the current day's alert log, and a single remote connection. Premium, sold as a Personal plan from $2.99 per month billed annually, removes those history limits and unlocks the fuller set of monitors and firewall controls, so home users who just want to see what their PC is doing are well served for free, while anyone wanting a long audit trail should budget for Premium. ## The traffic graph: see every connection GlassWire's signature feature is a **live, searchable traffic graph**: every application connection is plotted over time, so you can click any spike and see exactly which app talked to which host, in which country, and how much data it moved — no packet-capture expertise required. The Traffic Monitor, GlassWire Protect and Log Analysis views build on that graph with per-app bandwidth totals and history. It answers a question most Windows users cannot answer today: what is my computer actually talking to, right now and last Tuesday? For spotting a bandwidth hog, a chatty updater or something that should not be phoning home at all, it is the friendliest tool of its kind. Version 3.11.1164, released in October 2026, added bulk allow, block and remove actions on the firewall list and improved GPU and memory tracking accuracy. ## A firewall layer on Windows Firewall, plus alerts Unusually for a firewall product, GlassWire **works through the built-in Windows Firewall rather than replacing it**, so blocking an app is a low-risk one-click action instead of a leap of faith in a third-party driver stack. **Ask to Connect** mode prompts you the first time a new application tries to reach the network, which makes silent background connections visible immediately. The alerting side is equally practical and surfaces quietly instead of burying you in popups: **first network activity** from an app, changes worth knowing about, and a **network scanner** that lists the devices on your local network and notifies you when a new device joins — useful for checking who is on your Wi-Fi. GlassWire is built by SecureMix LLC for Windows 10 and later, in 64-bit and ARM64 builds. ## The free tier's real limit: history GlassWire is free forever for basic monitoring, with no account required, but the free tier is deliberately time-limited: it keeps only **24 hours of network history, one day of bandwidth usage data and the current day's alert log, plus a single remote connection**, so longer investigations require a paid Premium plan, which starts at $2.99 per month billed annually for the Personal plan and unlocks longer history, fuller firewall management and unlimited remote connections. That history limit is the real dividing line — it makes the free version a live monitor rather than an audit tool: if you need to investigate what happened last month, you will hit the paywall. It is also a monitor and firewall front-end, **not an antivirus**, so it complements rather than replaces endpoint protection. Platform limits are real too: Windows and Android only, and Windows 7, Server and 32-bit support were dropped after version 3.8.1061. On a supported PC it needs 2 GB of RAM and 250 MB of space. ## Installation 1. **Download the GlassWire installer** — Download the official GlassWire 3.11.1164 installer (EXE, about 118 MB) from glasswire.com using the download button on this page. 2. **Run the setup wizard** — Open the downloaded EXE and follow the installation wizard; GlassWire installs its service and network driver, and a Windows Firewall prompt may appear during setup. 3. **Watch the graph and set your firewall mode** — Launch GlassWire, watch the live traffic graph to see which apps are connecting, then open GlassWire Protect to allow or block apps and turn on Ask to Connect if you want a prompt for new connections. ## Editorial verdict GlassWire answers a question most Windows users cannot answer today: what is my computer actually talking to, right now and last Tuesday? Its traffic graph is genuinely best in class — you click a spike and get the app, the host, the country and the volume, with no packet-capture expertise required — and because its firewall controls work through the Windows Firewall instead of replacing it, blocking an app is a low-risk one-click action rather than a leap of faith in a third-party driver stack. The alerts are equally practical: first network activity from an app, a new device joining your network, and changes worth knowing about all surface quietly instead of burying you in popups. For spotting a bandwidth hog, a chatty updater or something that should not be phoning home at all, it is the friendliest tool of its kind. The honest limitation is the free tier's memory. Free GlassWire keeps only 24 hours of network history, one day of bandwidth data and the current day's alert log, with one remote connection, and the deeper monitors and longer history sit behind Premium, which starts at $2.99 per month billed annually for the Personal plan. That makes the free version a live monitor rather than an audit tool: if you need to investigate what happened last month, you will hit the paywall. It is also a monitor and firewall front-end, not an antivirus, so it complements rather than replaces endpoint protection. Judged on those terms it is an easy recommendation — install the free version for visibility, and pay only if the history limits start to bite. ### Strengths - The live traffic graph is exceptionally clear, letting you click any moment in time and see exactly which application connected to which host and how much data it used. - Firewall control works through the built-in Windows Firewall, so blocking an application is simple and does not introduce a replacement firewall driver stack. - Ask to Connect mode prompts you the first time a new application tries to reach the network, which makes silent background connections visible immediately. - Built-in network scanning lists the devices on your local network and alerts you when a new device joins, which is useful for checking who is on your Wi-Fi. - The free version is free forever rather than a timed trial, and since version 3.2 it no longer requires creating an account or signing in to use the Windows app. ### Trade-offs - The free tier keeps only 24 hours of network history, one day of bandwidth usage data and the current day's alert log, so longer investigations require a paid Premium plan. - Several advanced monitors and controls, including longer history, fuller firewall management and unlimited remote connections, are reserved for Premium, which starts at $2.99 per month billed annually. - GlassWire is Windows and Android only, requires Windows 10 or later in a 64-bit or ARM64 build, and dropped Windows 7, Server and 32-bit support after version 3.8.1061. ## FAQ **Is GlassWire free for Windows?** Yes. GlassWire has a Free plan for basic network monitoring on Windows 10 or later, with no account required. The free tier is limited mainly by history: it keeps 24 hours of network history, one day of bandwidth data and the current day's alert log. **Is GlassWire any good?** Yes, if you want to see what your PC is connecting to. Its live, searchable traffic graph shows the app, host and timing behind a connection or bandwidth spike, and its firewall controls work through Windows Firewall. It is a monitoring and control tool, not an antivirus or a replacement firewall engine. **How much does GlassWire cost?** The basic Windows app is free. Premium starts with the Personal plan from $2.99 per month billed annually, which removes the free tier's short history limits and unlocks additional monitors and firewall controls. **What is GlassWire used for?** GlassWire is used to monitor network activity and manage application connections. It plots traffic by app, host and time, alerts you to new connections, shows bandwidth use, and lets you allow or block apps through the built-in Windows Firewall. --- Source: https://filecobra.com/app/glasswire-firewall-pc/ · Mirrored from the publisher's own release channel by FileCobra. FileCobra runs no antivirus lab of its own.