Raider
What it is
Raider 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 using custom shredding standards. The app does not offer free-space shredding or scheduled shredding. Its deletion caveat matters: Raider says modern SSD technology prevents shredding from being perfect, although it can make data recovery more difficult. The GNOME app page directs users to install the latest version through Flathub, where aarch64 and x86_64 architectures are listed. The listed latest release is version 3.1.0, dated 2025-05-18. That release includes a GNOME 48 update, a refreshed 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. The app-specific content is licensed GPL-3.0-or-later. The app page links to GitHub for issue reports, feedback and translation contributions.
For and against
For
- Free Linux app.
- Supports folder shredding.
- Uses custom shredding standards.
- Flathub lists aarch64 and x86_64 support.
Against
- Shredding is never perfect on modern SSDs.
- No free-space shredding.
- No scheduled shredding.
- No Windows or macOS support.
The verdict
Raider offers a focused way to make recovery of deleted files harder, including files in folders. Its own SSD caveat is important for anyone expecting permanent, guaranteed erasure.
Who it suits
Raider suits Linux users who want to make recovery of deleted sensitive files more difficult. It supports folder shredding, but its caveat about SSDs means it cannot promise perfect shredding.
Plans and prices
Free
Linux app · permanent file deletion
Read 5 Oct 2026 · flathub.org
On the record
- Architecture support
- Flathub lists aarch64 and x86_64 as available architectures.flathub.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Deletion caveat
- The app says modern SSD technologies mean shredding is never perfect, though it increases the difficulty of data recovery.apps.gnome.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- The GNOME app page directs users to install the latest version from Flathub.apps.gnome.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Intended use
- The app is for people seeking to make recovery of deleted sensitive files more difficult.apps.gnome.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Issue reporting
- The app page links to GitHub for reporting issues and giving feedback.apps.gnome.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Latest release
- The listed latest release is version 3.1.0, released on 2025-05-18.apps.gnome.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- License
- The app-specific content is licensed GPL-3.0-or-later.apps.gnome.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Location
- The maintainer is listed in San Diego, California.apps.gnome.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Maintainer
- The GNOME app page names Alan Beveridge as maintainer.apps.gnome.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- File Shredder is designed to permanently remove sensitive files from a computer to enhance data privacy.apps.gnome.org · read 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.flathub.org · read 5 Oct 2026
- Translations
- The GNOME app page links to GitHub to help translate the app.apps.gnome.org · read 5 Oct 2026
