BleachBit 5.0 – Clean Up Junk Files and Speed Up Your PC

BleachBit 5.0 has just arrived, and it smells like a big spring cleaning! If you’re someone who accumulates more unnecessary files than Marvel does with box office flops, this update will interest you.

Yes indeed, after more than a year without a major update, this open-source cleaning software, capable of clearing your OS of all its useless files, returns with a version that expands its capabilities to Discord, Edge, and even broken .desktop files on Linux. For those who unintentionally collect temporary files and expired cookies, this is pure joy!

So, if you juggle daily with limited disk space, this new version will make your life easier since BleachBit 5.0 adds cleaning support for several popular applications such as:

• Discord (including beta and snap versions)
• Microsoft Edge (non-beta versions)
• Librewolf (for privacy enthusiasts)
• Geary (email client)
• Temporary Bash files (to clean up traces of your commands)
• Defective .desktop files (those ghost icons that lead nowhere)

The cleaning of rotating logs has also been improved, allowing you to reclaim even more space on your expensive SSDs.

BleachBit 5.0 has not only expanded its cleaning capabilities but also improved its interface and user experience. Among the most useful new features, we find:

• A display language option in preferences (handy if you prefer the interface in English)
• Ctrl+Q or Ctrl+W keyboard shortcuts to quickly close the application
• Less intrusive update notifications (because no one likes to be harassed)
• An icon in the system tray under Linux to see when the application is running
• For multi-user systems, the application now intelligently ignores processes from other users. Unlike in real life, gone are the conflicts when the whole family cleans at the same time!

On the Windows side, this update is not just cosmetic as several critical DLL-related vulnerabilities have been fixed (notably CVE-2023-47113 and CVE-2025-32780), and MMC snap-ins like Device Manager are now protected against accidental deletions.

The application has also been refreshed with Python 3.11.10 and GTK 3.24.43, along with an updated Windows 10 theme. However, note that they are dropping support for Windows XP and Windows 7. Don’t complain; it was time to move on, right?

Be careful, BleachBit is a powerful tool, and like any good weapon, it must be handled with care. Here are a few tips for using it without risking turning your PC into a brick:

• Always use the preview before cleaning: The “Preview” button is your best friend. It shows you what will be deleted before execution.
• Beware of caches: Emptying them can sometimes slow down your system instead of speeding it up. Caches are there for a reason!
• Establish a routine: Rather than cleaning compulsively every day, do it once a week or month.

To install BleachBit 5.0, you have two options: download the latest version from the official site (recommended), or use your distribution’s repositories (but be careful, you may be on an older version for now).

There you go; BleachBit 5.0 is an important update that meets many expectations and adds a lot of new useful features to keep your system clean and optimized. Whether you’re a Windows or Linux user, a space-saving fanatic, or simply someone who likes to have a well-organized and tidy system, this new version deserves your full attention!