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qBittorrent
qbittorrent · v5.2.0 • deprecated
5
7.5
Peer to peer Bitorrent client
brew install --cask qbittorrent Conflicts with: qbittorrent@lt20
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Trust Score 5/10
✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1
Version History
v5.2.02d ago5.0.5→5.2.0
Review
Mar 10, 2026qBittorrent is a popular, open-source BitTorrent client known for its speed, customization options, and lack of ads. It appeals to power users and those seeking a reliable, feature-rich torrenting experience.
qBittorrent is a BitTorrent client that allows users to download and share files over peer-to-peer networks.
Maturity: The project is very mature with active development, a large community, and frequent updates.
Community: While there is significant discussion on Hacker News, much of it revolves around security vulnerabilities. However, many users praise its features and open-source nature.
Pros
- + Open-source and ad-free
- + Highly customizable and feature-rich
- + Active development and community support
Cons
- - Known security vulnerabilities
- - Lack of auto-update feature
Community Mentions
hackernews
Oct 2024 RCE Vulnerability in QBittorrent
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Jul 2021 Windows Defender blocks qBittorrent
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown