Where to Download FreshTomato and Find Its Documentation
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FreshTomato's official site, freshtomato.org, is the single entry point for all official resources: the Download page for firmware images, the Wiki for installation and configuration documentation, and Source Code for the GPL-licensed source. Before downloading anything, confirm your router is on the Supported Routers list — FreshTomato is built only for routers with a Broadcom chipset.
Official resource pages
| What you need | Page on freshtomato.org | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Firmware image | Download | Current release builds |
| Install & config docs | Wiki | Setup and usage documentation |
| Feature overview | Features | Full list of capabilities |
| Visual preview | Screenshots | Interface before you flash |
| Hardware check | Supported Routers | Whether your model is compatible |
| Source code | Source Code | GPL source for the project |
| Config snippets | Useful snippets | Ready-made configuration examples |
| Themes | Themes (TTB) | Interface themes |
| Router database | TomatoAnon Database | Community-submitted router data |
Current release
The site lists the current release as 2026.4 (2026.09.14). Treat that version number as the reference point when you go to the Download page — if a file you find elsewhere shows a different version, it is not the current official build.
Before you download: check your router first
FreshTomato is a Linux-based system for routers with a Broadcom chipset, distributed under the GPL license. That constraint drives the whole process:
- Open Supported Routers and find your exact model.
- If your model is listed, go to Download and get the build matching that model.
- If it is not listed, do not flash — the firmware is not built for that hardware.
The model matters because firmware images are hardware-specific; a build for one router is not interchangeable with another even within the same brand.
Documentation and source
- Wiki — the place to start for installation steps and configuration guidance. Read it before flashing, not after.
- Source Code — the project's GPL source, for anyone who wants to inspect, build, or modify it.
- Useful snippets — practical configuration examples you can adapt rather than write from scratch.
- Features — the authoritative list of what the firmware does, including full WireGuard support with PBR (ARM), bandwidth monitoring, advanced QoS, access control, SSH/Telnet, configurable buttons and LEDs, multiple wireless modes, a built-in OpenVPN server/client, SNMP, IP/MAC bandwidth limiting, and ARP binding.
Common sticking points
- Downloading before checking compatibility. The Supported Routers page is the gate, not an optional extra.
- Assuming one image fits all. Match the build to your specific model.
- Skipping the Wiki. Installation and recovery details live there; the Download page only hands you the file.
The site also links to a Donations page and lists a Bitcoin address for project support — separate from anything you need to download or install.