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qBittorrent 5.0.0 LATEST
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qbittorrent-5.0.0.dmg
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35ba6a6560214dfd4592fbca4443f897
This ad-free file transfer manager features many tools and services for boosting daily workflows when managing a large number of BitTorrent file transfer projects, including support for batch downloading, sequential downloading, RSS feed with filtering, built-in Search engine (with category filtering), advanced speed and scheduling manager, support for multiple transfer protocols, and much more.
Due to the great open-source development from its worldwide community that gets funded solely from donations, this easy-to-run and reliable software has received localization support for over 70 international countries.
Main Features
- Lightweight and fast BitTorrent file transfers.
- Streamlined user interface with support for web access.
- Built-in search engine (with category filters).
- Wide support for BitTorrent extensions – DHT, Peer Exchange, private torrents, encrypted connections, and more.
- Batch and sequential download support.
- Advanced project and bandwidth queuing, prioritizing.
- Full support for IPv6 compliant and UPnP / NAT-PMP port forwarding.
- Cross Platform supports all modern Operating Systems.
- Translated into 70 international languages.
- Free for use without in-app ads.
To install this popular app on any modern or legacy Mac computer, users simply must download the automated installer DMG archive, either from the official website or the secure FIleHorse servers. Simply double-clicking on this file will start the installation procedure, which can be finalized in mere seconds by just following a few simple on-screen instructions. The app does not require users to log in with any account and therefore enables unrestricted use both at home, school, and work.
How to Use
Once fully installed, users can start this app by simply activating it from their Application folder. The app features a streamlined dashboard that promotes easy discovery of all its tools. Users can add torrent or Magnet links to initiate downloads, and the built-in tool can even help them create new Torrents. The download status of the torrent can be managed via the main tools on the top of the app – Start, Pause, Stop, and Delete.
User Interface
qBittorrent for macOS has a polished µTorrent-like user interface that is easy to use. The main window displays a list of all active and finished downloads, users can easily view more details by clicking on a download project.
Active downloads will be shown in the main panel, featuring detailed real-time monitoring data such as transmission speed, time to download completion, and much more. Details of the selected Torrent archive can be viewed via the tabbed interface at the bottom of the app (General, Trackers, peer, HTTP Sources, and Content).
The interface is available in around 70 languages, and remote users can log in to an alternate web dashboard that mimics the UI of the native local app.
FAQ
What is qBittorrent?
It is a free and open-source BitTorrent client featuring a fast and stable way to download and share files via distributed BitTorrent protocol.
Is it safe?
Yes! This is a secure and well-developed open-source BitTorrent app. However, users should be aware that downloading files from unknown sources could introduce their computer to malicious software.
Alternatives
uTorrent for Mac – The world’s most popular micro BitTorrent client, featuring a streamlined user interface and a wide array of support services.
Transmission for Mac – A lightweight BitTorrent Mac client with a simple and easy-to-use interface.
Deluge for Mac – A free and open-source BitTorrent client featuring additional security features, webUI support, and external plugins.
Pricing
This app is 100% free. It features no built-in ads, premium unlocks, or premium subscription offerings.
System Requirements
The app is optimized for macOS Catalina, Big Sur, or Monterey.
PROS
- Fast and easy to use.
- Excellent UI and navigation options.
- Full control for management of BitTorrent file transfers.
- Built-in support for Search and RSS.
- Extensive networking customizations.
- Free for use.
- None.
qBittorrent for Mac is a fast, stable, and feature-rich BitTorrent client that can enable anyone to take full control over their BitTorrent file transfers. Developed in an open-source environment, this lightweight app represents one of the best options for engaging in BitTorrent file transfer protocol projects.
Note: Requires 64-bit processor.
Also Available: Download qBittorrent for Windows
What's new in this version:
Feature:
- Support creating .torrent with larger piece size
- Improve tracker entries handling
- Add separate filter item for tracker errors
- Allow to remove tracker from tracker filter widget menu
- Implement `Reannounce In` column
- Expose `DHT bootstrap nodes` setting
- Add support for [Mark-of-the-Web](https://redcanary.com/threat-detection-report/techniques/mark-of-the-web-bypass/)
- Allow to keep unwanted files in separate folder
- Add `Copy Comment` to the torrent list's context menu
- Allow relative profile paths
- Enable Ctrl+F hotkey for more inputs
- Add seeding limits to RSS and Watched folders options UI
- Subcategories implicitly follow the parent category options
- Add option to name each qbittorrent instance
- Add button for sending test email
- Allow torrents to override default share limit action
- Use Start/Stop instead of Resume/Pause
- Add the Popularity metric
- Focus on Download button if torrent link retrieved from the clipboard
- Add ability to pause/resume entire BitTorrent session
- Add an option to set BitTorrent session shutdown timeout
- Apply "Excluded file names" to folder names as well
- Allow to use regular expression to filter torrent content
- Allow to move content files to Trash instead of deleting them
- Add ability to display torrent "privateness" in UI
- Add a flag in `Peers` tab denoting a connection using NAT hole punching
Fixed:
- Display error message when unrecoverable error occurred
- Update size of selected files when selection is changed
- Normalize tags by trimming leading/trailing whitespace
- Correctly handle share limits in torrent options dialog
- Adjust tracker tier when adding additional trackers
- Fix inconsistent naming between `Done/Progress` column
- Sanitize peer client names
- Apply share limits immediately when torrent downloading is finished
- Show download progress for folders with zero byte size as 100 instead of 0
- Fix highlighted piece color
- Apply "merge trackers" logic regardless of way the torrent is added
WEBUI:
- Improve WebUI responsiveness
- Do not exit the app when WebUI has failed to start
- Add `Moving` filter to side panel
- Add dark theme
- Allow to remember torrent content files deletion
- Leave the fields empty when value is invalid
- Use natural sorting
- Improve WebUI login behavior
- Conditionally show filters sidebar
- Add support for running concurrent searches
- Improve accuracy of trackers list
- Fix error when category doesn't exist
- Improve table scrolling and selection on mobile
- Restore search tabs on load
- Restore previously used tab on load
- Increase default height of `Share ratio limit` dialog
- Use enabled search plugins by default
- Add columns `Incomplete Save Path`, `Info Hash v1`, `Info Hash v2`
- Always create generic filter items
- Provide `Use Category paths in Manual Mode` option
- Provide `Merge trackers to existing torrent` option
WebApi:
- Fix wrong timestamp values
- Send binary data with filename and mime type specified
- Expose API for the torrent creator
- Add support for SSL torrents
- Provide endpoint for listing directory content
- Provide "private" flag via "torrents/info" endpoint
- Add a way to download .torrent file using search plugin
- Add "private" filter for "torrents/info" endpoint
- Add root_path to "torrents/info" result
- RSS: Show RSS feed title in HTML browser
- RSS: Allow to set delay between requests to the same host
- SEARCH: Allow users to specify Python executable path
- SEARCH: Lazy load search plugins
- SEARCH: Add date column to the built-in search engine
- SEARCH: Allow to rearrange search tabs
- WINDOWS: Use Fusion style on Windows 10+. It has better compatibility with dark mode
- WINDOWS: Allow to set qBittorrent as default program
- WINDOWS: Don't access "Favorites" folder unexpectedly
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