Raider
Raider, also called File Shredder on its GNOME app page, is a free Linux app for deleting sensitive files in a way that makes later recovery harder.
What Raider is
Raider, also called File Shredder on its GNOME app page, is a free Linux app for deleting sensitive files in a way that makes later recovery harder. It supports shredding individual files and folders, using custom shredding standards. It does not shred free space or run scheduled shredding. Raider cautions that modern SSD technology prevents any shredder from guaranteeing perfect deletion, though the process can increase the difficulty of recovering data. The GNOME page directs users to install the latest version through Flathub, which lists aarch64 and x86_64 architectures. Version 3.1.0 is the listed latest release; its changes include a GNOME 48 update, a redesigned circular progress indicator, small memory-leak fixes, and DBus launch support. Alan Beveridge is named as maintainer, with San Diego, California listed as his location. The app-specific content is licensed GPL-3.0-or-later, and the page links to GitHub for issue reports, feedback, and translation help.
Good
- Free Linux app
- Supports folder shredding
- Uses custom shredding standards
- Flathub lists aarch64 and x86_64 builds
Watch out
- Shredding cannot be 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 people who need folder shredding. It is not a fit for Windows or macOS users.
Verdict
Raider provides file and folder shredding on Linux without a charge. Its own caveat is important: deletion can make recovery harder, but cannot promise perfect results on modern SSDs.
Plans and prices
From Raider's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Linux app · permanent file deletion |
The facts
Each one read from Raider's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Architecture support
- Flathub lists aarch64 and x86_64 as available architectures.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Deletion caveat
- The app says modern SSD technologies mean shredding is never perfect, though it increases the difficulty of data recovery.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- The GNOME app page directs users to install the latest version from Flathub.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Intended use
- The app is for people seeking to make recovery of deleted sensitive files more difficult.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Issue reporting
- The app page links to GitHub for reporting issues and giving feedback.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Latest release
- The listed latest release is version 3.1.0, released on 2025-05-18.checked 5 Oct 2026
- License
- The app-specific content is licensed GPL-3.0-or-later.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Location
- The maintainer is listed in San Diego, California.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Maintainer
- The GNOME app page names Alan Beveridge as maintainer.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- File Shredder is designed to permanently remove sensitive files from a computer to enhance data privacy.checked 5 Oct 2026
- 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.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Translations
- The GNOME app page links to GitHub to help translate the app.checked 5 Oct 2026
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