How-To

How to Install Multiple Apps at Once with Ninite

By Brian Burgess

Updated April 3, 2024

Ninite is a free software service which allows you to easily and automatically install freeware apps and keep them updated. Here’s how!

There was a simple and easy way to install the best freeware applications on your Windows PC. Ninite is a service that allows you to install multiple apps in one fell swoop. Need to install VLC, Chrome, Firefox, Handbrake, Zoom, VoidTools’ Everthing, or other apps? Ninite lets you do it from a centeral location.

This makes it much easier than having to go to each app’s site to install it. You can simply pick the freeware apps you love, download a single installer, and populate your system. The service works exactly as advertised. So, if you have a new PC or recently did a clean install of Windows, this is the first place to go to install apps. Here’s how.

Install Desktop Apps on Your PC with Ninite

Installing multiple apps at once with Ninite is a simple four step process using the following steps.

1. Start by heading over to ninite.com using your preferred browser. You’ll find an enormous list of familiar apps. Check all the apps you need to install. Ninite seperates the apps into different categories like web browsers, messaging, online storage, developer tools, utilities, and others. For instance, the screenshot below is just a small section of the entire catalog of available apps.
2. Once you have the programs you want to be checked, scroll down the bottom of the page and click the Get Your Ninite button.
3. Open your downloads folder and run the Ninite installer.
4. The Ninite installer will run and install the latest versions of the apps you selected. If you already have a selected app, it will skip it but ensure it’s up to date. When it’s complete, click the Close button.

That’s all there is to it! All of the apps you chose will be installed on your system and be ready to use.

How Do I Install Multiple Apps at Once?

Ninite allows you to install multiple apps on your PC at once. Simply pick out the ones you want and download the installer. That’s it. Ninte is completely free. You don’t need to create an account, provide your phone number or email address, nothing. Just use the service to install your favorite freeware apps on your PC.