µTorrent
Torrent client for extensive desktop downloads, featuring concurrent torrent downloads, RSS feed support, scheduling, bandwidth management, and remote connectivity.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Pay once)
- Proprietary
Application type
Alerts
- Bundleware
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- Android Tablet
- PortableApps.com
- Wine
Known to bundle ads and has included a bitcoin miner.
Features
µTorrent News & Activities
Recent News
Recent activities
- hazemmohamed liked µTorrent
- POX added µTorrent as alternative to Go Torrent Client
kultegin added µTorrent as alternative to ByteStream Torrent
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What is µTorrent?
µTorrent, often called micro torrent, is a popular desktop torrent client designed for large-scale torrent downloads directly from the user's desktop. Its features include concurrent multiple torrent downloads, bandwidth optimization, and download scheduling. µTorrent Classic, a part of the software, allows managing these downloads from one point and offers remote connectivity. Users can add torrents from µTorrent Android or any web browser. The software can also automatically shut down or reboot the computer after downloads, supports automatic downloads from RSS, and allows customization of the user interface. It is compatible with Windows XP and later versions.
µTorrent information
Developed by
BitTorrent Licensing
Proprietary and Freemium product.Pricing
One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $0 + free version with limited functionality.Rating
Average rating of 2.1Alternatives
65 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
Comments and Reviews
Later versions are bloated and come with ads. Version 2.2.1 is lightweight and has everything you need.
Also stick with Windows NT 4.0 and WinAmp 2.9. It's safer that way. I have not found any ads in the newer versions that cannot be disabled in the options, and sticking with old, networked software exposes you to patched security holes.
Yes, 2.2.1 is where I'm at as well. I'm not going to downgrade to any "newer and better" versions.
While uTorrent is functionally sound software, it's full of ads and other annoyances. You're on AlternativeTo already. Use it! Pick one of the top open-source alternatives, they're all really great and have zero ads or paid upgrades.
I was using utorrent until now because it was stable and offered ways to get rid of the advertising.
Yet in 2024 is barely updated if at all(you have to look at its forum) and the forum itself is filled with spam with zero moderation.
Seems is going to become abandonware. I'll have to ditch it because an unsupported app that reaches the network is going to be a huge security risk sooner or later.
I have to downgrade this program. It no longer offer updates for standalone free ( ad-supported ) version. I imagine it will still be usable for a long time, but no more security updates for my version.
THIS IS SPYWARE, DON'T USE.
An old proprietary piece of trash on your computer. It installs adware, promotes scam ads, spying you. I just don't get it, why people still using utorrent? Yes, someone talked about using an old version of the program - but this is a completely wrong and useless decision. You are risking your safety by downloading outdated programs. Just replace it with qbittorrent or any other open source alternative at last!
Don't use this garbage, use qBittorrent or any other FOSS alternative instead.