winget install --id GiantPinkRobots.VariaAbout Varia
Varia is a simple download manager. It uses the amazing aria2 to handle the downloads. It supports basic functionality like continuing incomplete downloads from the previous session upon startup, pausing/cancelling all downloads at once, setting a speed limit, authentication with a username/password, setting the simultaneous download amount and setting the download directory.
What's new in 2026.3.27
- Ability to download playlists through the same Video/Audio functionality - Ability to select individual files and folders to download through torrenting - Option to dynamically send browser cookies through the browser extension upon each download (separate from cookies.txt file import support)
Version history
| Version | Updated | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026.3.27 | Unknown | - Ability to download playlists through the same Video/Audio functionality - Ability to select individual files and folders to download through torrenting - Option to dynamically send browser cookies through the browser... |
| 2026.1.5-3 | Unknown | - Fix for Windows where 7z wouldn't be included - Fix where Varia wouldn't automatically start in background mode - Better handling of external processes like aria2c and tray to minimize the possibility of having a zombi... |
| 2026.1.5 | Unknown | - Option to automatically extract downloaded archives - Inclusion of the Deno JavaScript engine as required by yt-dlp - Newly added tooltip text for various options and better keyboard navigation to improve accessibility... |
| 2025.10.14-1 | Unknown | - Minor bugfix and translations update. |
| 2025.10.14 | Unknown | - New download details window added for details like individual download speed, torrent peers etc. - New open file button added for completed downloads. - Retrying failed downloads is now more reliable. |
| 2025.7.19-1 | Unknown | This release only involves the Windows (Installer) version as it fixes an issue that stops the "Update available" banner from appearing. Windows (Portable) and Linux versions aren't affected. |
| 2025.7.19 | Unknown | - Video downloads now can be added through the browser extension. - .torrent files can now be opened through a file manager. - Magnet links can now be opened through a browser. - "Checking video" dialog can now be cancel... |
| 2025.5.14 | Unknown | - Tray icon support. - New option to automatically start Varia upon bootup. - Bug fix: Pause All button malfunctioning - Additional text and translations. Special thanks to @N0tACyb0rg for playing a key role in finally g... |
| 2025.4.22 | Unknown | - Windows only: Varia now uses native window decorations for better integration and stability. - New safeguards against having the aria2c process keep running in the case of a crash. - Slight UI tweaks. The header bar al... |
| 2025.4.3 | Unknown | Many bug fixes, especially regarding the video download functionality, for overall stability. Better multi-connection handling through aria2. New retry button for failed downloads. Twitch VOD downloads now possible. Vide... |
| 2024.2.29-2 | Unknown | No notes |