If your goal is to avoid the "bloatware" of the Creative Cloud background processes, your options are limited but exist through secondary or legacy channels:
I can provide specific steps to "silence" the Creative Cloud app so it feels like Bridge is a standalone program!
gary_sc. Community Expert. 3 years ago. November 2, 2022. I'm pretty sure you cannot download it unless you have an Adobe account. Is Adobe Bridge still free to download? | Community
Before downloading Adobe Bridge, ensure your computer meets the system requirements: