Key Details of BitTorrent

  • Search the Internet for torrent files, and download and upload files on a peer-to-peer network
  • Last updated on 04/10/20
  • There have been 0 updates within the past 6 months
  • Also available on Android and Mac
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Editors' Review

Download.com staff
BitTorrent

The torrent system mesmerizes people who don’t have much informaiton on it as the logic behind being able to download a file faster if it was downloaded by more people is actually pretty interesting. BitTorrent is one of the most popular torrent downloading tools that you can find in the market. 

What makes BitTorrent special is how it breaks down big files into smaller chunks, allowing your computer to download bits from many different people at once. This not only speeds things up but also means that if one person stops sharing the file, you can still finish your download from others. It's a bit like piecing together a puzzle with the help of a huge group of friends. 

BitTorrent has a simple interface, especially if you have used another torrent downloader in the past. The logic behind this technology is simple and the same for every other manager that helps you download torrent files. This software is one of the most trusted and popular out of all thatnks to its efficiency and all-around feature-packed build. BitTorrent comes with features that let you control how much of your internet bandwidth you use for downloads, arrange your downloads in order, and even set times for when you want downloads to start or stop. 

For anyone who's into downloading lots of content, BitTorrent has some neat tricks to make life easier. For example, you can select only certain parts of a torrent to download, which is great if you're only interested in a specific song from a music album or a particular episode from a TV series. There's also a feature for downloading files in order, which can be handy if you're trying to watch a show in sequence. 

You can download BitTorrent for free, and it's pretty straightforward to get started. However, a paid version removes ads, adds virus protection, and includes a few other perks for a smoother experience. We're focusing on the latest version of BitTorrent, which has been constantly updated to improve performance and add features. It's compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows 7 through 11, macOS, Linux, and Android, ensuring that almost anyone can take advantage of what BitTorrent has to offer.

Bottom Line

Search the Internet for torrent files, and download and upload files on a peer-to-peer network. You can use BitTorrent to grab all sorts of files off the internet, like movies, music, software, or files for work and school. There is no learning curve, especially if you have used another torrent downloader in the past. It doesn't matter if you're on a Windows PC, a Mac, a Linux machine, or an Android smartphone; BitTorrent works on every major device. To get the most out of BitTorrent, have a good internet connection ready. Also, picking files that a lot of people are sharing can make your downloads go faster because you're pulling bits of the file from multiple sources. It is also available on Android and Mac.

What's new in version 7.10.5-build-45496

  • Mute/unmute TronTV on minimize/restore
  • Fix rollout percentage calculation
  • Cleanup extra unchoke slot logic


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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
April 10, 2020
Latest update
May 17, 2024
Version
7.10.5-build-45496
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 2003
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 98
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
  • Windows Server
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 10
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 7
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
24,586,711
Downloads Last Week
334

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Developer's Description

Search the Internet for torrent files, and download and upload files on a peer-to-peer network.

BitTorrent's software client allows you to quickly download high-quality digital content such as video, music, and games. Available in over 20 languages, it leverages our community of over 70 million users to securely deliver files to your PC faster than anything else out there.

Features include detailed graphs and stats on the health of digital media files provide you a safer, more controlled downloading experience, local peer discovery and automatic port mapping increase file transfer speed without the need to reconfigure routers or other hardware, and dynamic bandwidth management allows you to download content without disrupting Web browsing, e-mail, or other applications.