Is wget2 safe to use?

wget2 has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (2.2.1). DepScope rates its health at 56/100 (high risk).

What is the latest version of wget2?

The latest version of wget2 is 2.2.1, released 2026-02-12.

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of wget2.

No, wget2 is actively maintained. Latest release: 2.2.1 (2026-02-12).

DepScope has no curated alternatives for wget2 at this time.

wget2 is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later.

homebrewv2.2.1

Successor of GNU Wget, a file and recursive website downloader

License GPL-3.0-or-later1 versions1 maintainers17 deps26 weekly dl

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Health

safe to use

[email protected] is safe to use (health: 56/100)

Health breakdown0 – 100

20/25

maintenance

0/20

popularity

25/25

security

9/15

maturity

2/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

⚠ Possible typosquat

Name is close to a popular package. Targets:

wget (missing_or_extra_char dist 1)

Dependencies (17)

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Last updated · 2026-02-12T00:02:34Z