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Spec score 7.2 #19 of 26 in Secure File Shredding Software

What it is

Raider, listed as File Shredder on its GNOME app page, is a free Linux app for making recovery of deleted sensitive files more difficult. It is designed to permanently remove files from a computer and supports folder shredding with custom shredding standards. It does not offer free-space shredding or scheduled shredding. The app cautions that modern SSD technology prevents shredding from being perfect, although it can raise the difficulty of data recovery. The GNOME app page directs users to install the latest version from Flathub, which lists aarch64 and x86_64 architectures. Version 3.1.0 is the listed latest release, dated May 18, 2025. Its changes include a GNOME 48 update, a modernized circular progress indicator, fixes for small memory leaks, and DBus launch support. Alan Beveridge is named as maintainer, with San Diego, California listed as the maintainer location. App-specific content is licensed GPL-3.0-or-later. The page links to GitHub for reporting issues, feedback, and translation contributions.

Spec sheet

Purpose
File Shredder is designed to permanently remove sensitive files from a computer to enhance data privacy.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.gnome.org
License
The app-specific content is licensed GPL-3.0-or-later.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.gnome.org
Architecture support
Flathub lists aarch64 and x86_64 as available architectures.Read 5 Oct 2026 · flathub.org
Deletion caveat
The app says modern SSD technologies mean shredding is never perfect, though it increases the difficulty of data recovery.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.gnome.org
Distribution
The GNOME app page directs users to install the latest version from Flathub.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.gnome.org
Intended use
The app is for people seeking to make recovery of deleted sensitive files more difficult.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.gnome.org
Issue reporting
The app page links to GitHub for reporting issues and giving feedback.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.gnome.org
Latest release
The listed latest release is version 3.1.0, released on 2025-05-18.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.gnome.org
Location
The maintainer is listed in San Diego, California.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.gnome.org
Maintainer
The GNOME app page names Alan Beveridge as maintainer.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.gnome.org
Release changes
Version 3.1.0 lists a GNOME 48 update, a modernized circular progress indicator, fixes for small memory leaks, and DBus launch support.Read 5 Oct 2026 · flathub.org
Translations
The GNOME app page links to GitHub to help translate the app.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.gnome.org

Plans and prices

Free Free Linux app · permanent file deletion Read 5 Oct 2026 · flathub.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free Linux app for permanent file deletion.
  • Supports folder shredding.
  • Available for aarch64 and x86_64 architectures.
  • Latest listed release includes DBus launch support.

Limits

  • Shredding is never perfect on modern SSDs.
  • No free-space shredding.
  • No scheduled shredding.
  • No Windows or macOS support.

Who it suits

Raider suits Linux users who want to make recovery of deleted sensitive files more difficult, including when shredding folders. It is not a tool for scheduled or free-space shredding.

Verdict

Raider provides focused file and folder shredding for Linux at no cost. Its own caveat is important: shredding cannot be perfect on modern SSDs, so it only increases recovery difficulty.

Where Specifiction places it

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