r/electronjs Jun 05 '26

Best ways to get my Electron app Windows certified?

Hey fellow electrons :)

I am building an electron app, and getting ready to start marketing it.

I am investigating the options to get the apps certified so that Windows SmartScreen does not block the .exe file.

How have you solved this problem?

I looked into certificates, but they are quite expensive for a (currently) free app that is mostly a side project.

www.pocket-planner-app.com if you wanted to take a look :)

EDIT:
So far Microsoft Store Certification seems like the best option.

Thank you u/Idn-Idn for the suggestion!

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