OpenWrt
OpenWrt Project is a Linux operating system targeting embedded devices. Instead of trying to create a single, static firmware, OpenWrt provides a fully writable filesystem with package management. This frees you from the application selection and configuration provided by the...
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Features
Properties
- Privacy focused
- Security-focused
Features
- DHCP Server
- Built-in Firewall
- Network Tools
- Wireless-networking
- Command line interface
- No registration required
- Works Offline
- No Tracking
- Ad-free
- Portable
- Dark Mode
- Router Custom Firmware
- Support for IPv6
- DNS over HTTPS
OpenWrt News & Activities
Recent News
- POX published news article about OpenWrt
OpenWrt 25.12 adopts apk package manager, revamps upgrade process, preserves shell historyOpenWrt 25.12 arrives as the latest release of this open source Linux-based firmware for embedded d...
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What is OpenWrt?
OpenWrt Project is a Linux operating system targeting embedded devices. Instead of trying to create a single, static firmware, OpenWrt provides a fully writable filesystem with package management. This frees you from the application selection and configuration provided by the vendor and allows you to customize the device through the use of packages to suit any application. For developers, OpenWrt is the framework to build an application without having to build a complete firmware around it; for users this means the ability for full customization, to use the device in ways never envisioned.
Community support forum: https://forum.openwrt.org/ https://www.reddit.com/r/openwrt/
Documentation: https://openwrt.org/
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Comments and Reviews
All versions of OpenWrt aren't great with updates.
I like OpenWRT. So far it seems like a valid alternative to commercial firmware with widespread support and frequently updates.
By far the best firmware to run on wireless access points and routers. Open source, actively maintained and updated, extensible using the opkg package manager. Ever wanted to install Tailscale and Netdata on your router? Good luck getting that going on any of the OEM's firmware (except maybe GL.iNet, which usually is an Openwrt fork). Busybox/Linux based