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qBittorrent
An open-source Bittorrent client
by The qBittorrent Project
Official site: flathub.org
About qBittorrent
The qBittorrent project aims to provide an open-source software alternative to µTorrent.
Additionally, qBittorrent runs and provides the same features on all major platforms (FreeBSD, Linux, macOS, OS/2, Windows).
qBittorrent is based on the Qt toolkit and libtorrent-rasterbar library.
Polished µTorrent-like User Interface
Well-integrated and extensible Search Engine
RSS feed support with advanced download filters (incl. regex)
Many Bittorrent extensions supported
Remote control through Web user interface, written with AJAX
Sequential downloading (Download in order)
Advanced control over torrents, trackers and peers
Bandwidth scheduler
Torrent creation tool
IP Filtering (eMule & PeerGuardian format compatible)
IPv6 compliant
UPnP / NAT-PMP port forwarding support
Available on all platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, OS/2
Available in ~70 languages
How to install qBittorrent
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.qbittorrent.qBittorrent
- Open qBittorrent once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is qBittorrent free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where qBittorrent is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install qBittorrent from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.qbittorrent.qBittorrent. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is qBittorrent safe?
qBittorrent downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
