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qBittorrent 5.2.0 LATEST
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qbittorrent-5.2.0.dmg
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Built from the ground up to mimic the functionality of many other popular BitTorrent client apps, this lightweight free product has proven itself as one of the most reliable and easy-to-use alternatives to the µTorrent app.
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.
Key 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.
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:
Featured:
- Show free disk space in status bar
- Add control for 'hostname resolver cache expiry interval'
- Show info hash in log when a duplicate torrent is added
- Swap add file/link buttons on toolbar
- Revise labels for 'duplicate torrent' actions
- Allow to pass torrent comment to external program
- Revise Interface section layout in Options dialog
- Revise label wordings
- Allow to customize PiecesBar colors
- Allow to customize ProgressBar color
- Add option to make progress bar to follow torrent state color
- Add option to disable torrent state colors
- Allow to copy content paths of selected torrents
- Restore default drag behavior in Torrent Content widget
- Add Torrent Creator toolbar button
- Allow to configure style and color scheme on all platforms
- Add reboot option when downloads complete
- Implement separate
- Calculate torrent pieces asynchronously
- Use subcategories unconditionally
- Allow to set torrent share limits per category
- Move torrents to parent category when category is removed
- Persist additional trackers and load it on startup
- Add "Created On" column to transfer list
- Add a small gap between progress bars
- Add translations for Albanian, Bosnian, Kazakh, Nepali, Serbian
- Performance: Improve resume queue load performance
- Performance: Avoid copying resume data when loading torrents
Fixed:
- Fix crash when exiting immediately after adding a torrent
- Revise wordings related to SOCKS4 proxy
- Remove dubious seeding time max value
- Make modifying log file perms best effort
- Reannounce DHT when reannouncing all trackers
- Block invalid file names when renaming torrent content
- Don't create lock file in internal data folders
- Log a critical error before aborting the app
- Raise connection max limits
- Make the active torrents filter reflect actual transfers
- Raise 'torrent share ratio' maximum limit
- Use consistent text for "Do not download" priority
- Fix incorrect save path when torrent is added from watched folder
- Change "Session" column headings to match non-"Session"
- Fix fail to start seeding newly created torrent in Torrent Creator
- Fix crash when exiting immediately after adding the torrent
- Fix crash due to invalid entry in ipfilter.dat
- Fix crash when closing app with AddNewTorrentDialog opened
WebUI:
- Select next available search tab after closing last active tab with X button
- Support creating new torrents
- Add headers to RSS entry viewer
- Fix dark mode in RSS entry viewer
- Optimize table performance with virtual list
- Don't update UI if the page is hidden
- Select multiple files to rename with Shift
- Prevent mobile keyboards from capitalizing username input
- Fix memory leak
- Add support for tracker status filter
- Switch to lightweight clipboard library
- Keep client session from expiring when the page is hidden
- Add ability to refresh search
- Cache server stats for statistics window
- Reset filter selection when double clicking filter
- Always show Auto Torrent Management option
- Improve performance of re-sorting table rows
- Add ability to add/remove tracker from selected torrents
- Make footer scrollable on mobile
- Support horizontal scrolling of tabs
- Fix hiding of filters toolbar
- Improve search page experience on mobile
- Limit window sizes to viewport size
- Focus on filter field using Ctrl+F
- Support managing category download path
- Support reannouncing individual trackers
- Allow closing dialogs with Escape key
- Implement Share limit action
- Add new Add Torrent experience
- Implement missing tracker list features
- Replace GIFs with SVG
- Support editing tracker tier
- Fix blurry window controls
- Support downloading torrent via search plugin
- Continue polling after network error
- Add I2P peers to peer list
- Redesign login form
- Do not hide context menu if the click target has submenu
- keep preferences window open after unsuccessful save
- Store persistent settings in client data API
- Support authenticating via Basic auth
- Add option to increase display density
- Add torrent availability bar
- Support modifying default date format
- Search engine UX improvements
- Improve table performance
- Set appropriate autocomplete attribute on password fields
- Fix RSS Dialog Box Title Text
- Fix sync using wrong key for full update check
- Add "Created On" column to transfer list
WebApi:
- Provide announce stats within "sync" data
- Optionally include files info in torrent list
- Send 204 when WebAPI response contains no data
- Add metadata in /app/getDirectoryContent response
- Add setComment endpoint
- send names of missing required params
- Support persisting WebUI client preferences
- Append port to session cookie name
- Add support for authenticating via API key
- Use Permanent Cookie
- Add "app/processInfo" endpoint with "launch_time"
- Don't throw an error when editing category without changes
- RSS: Allow to set refresh interval per feed
- RSS: Fix crash when moving a folder into its subfolder
- RSS: Use short format for displaying RSS entry date
- RSS: Add 'Open link' to RSS article header
- RSS: Replace RSS articles icons with SVG
- RSS: Allow to filter RSS by simple string
- RSS: Make the Smart filter to reject articles with an unrecognized episode number
- SEARCH: Add SOCKS4/SOCKS4a proxy support to search engine
- SEARCH: Enforce SOCKS proxy setting in search engine plugins
- SEARCH: Use appropriate icon for "error" status in search tab
- SEARCH: Improve search results filtering implementation
- SEARCH: Optimize parsing of search results
- SEARCH: Add CTRL+W search tab close functionality
- SEARCH: Update Python installer version
- SEARCH: Propagate error messages from search engine
- WINDOWS: Allow symbolic links in torrent creator
- WINDOWS: NSIS: Add support for ARM64 build
- WINDOWS: NSIS: Update Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian, Swedish translations
- WINDOWS: NSIS: Add Hindi, Bosnian translations
- WINDOWS: NSIS: Add missing strings to Hindi translation
- WINDOWS: NSIS: Enable more languages available in NSIS
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