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JSTorrent
What it is
JSTorrent is a free, open-source BitTorrent client for downloading torrent files, available as desktop apps, an Android app, and an optional Chrome extension. Downloads can be added by opening a .torrent file, clicking or pasting a magnet link, or pasting a torrent URL. The client supports selective downloads and DHT, and can stream video in the app, including keyframe-aware seeking for MKV files. It also supports concurrent HTTP downloads from web seeds with keep-alive, rate limiting, and redirect handling. The Chrome extension can handle magnet links and add torrents through the browser context menu. On ChromeOS it can pair with an Android companion app for file operations and networking; Chromebooks without Play Store access can use it with a background daemon in Linux (Crostini). JSTorrent can load private-tracker torrent files, although some trackers may need to whitelist the client. Releases are built by GitHub Actions CI, signed for supported platforms, and desktop auto-updates are signature-verified. Download speed and availability may be limited when a torrent has few seeders or peers.
For and against
For
- Accepts torrent files, magnet links, and torrent URLs
- Supports selective downloads and DHT
- Streams video, including MKV keyframe-aware seeking
- Desktop apps are available for Windows, Mac, and Linux
Against
- Downloads may be slow or unavailable with few seeders or peers
- Some private trackers may need to whitelist the client
The verdict
JSTorrent offers several ways to add torrents and platform options that include desktop, Android, and ChromeOS workflows. Download availability still depends on the number of seeders or peers, and some private trackers may require client whitelisting.
Who it suits
JSTorrent suits people looking for a torrent client on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, or through a Chrome extension. Its ChromeOS options may suit Chromebook users with or without Play Store access.
Plans and prices
JSTorrent
Price not stated on opened pages
Read 8 Oct 2026 · jstorrent.com
On the record
- Android
- The native Android app works as a standalone torrent client.jstorrent.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Availability limit
- Torrent downloads may be slow or unavailable when a torrent has few seeders or peers.jstorrent.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Browser integration
- The optional Chrome extension can handle magnet links and add torrents from the browser context menu.jstorrent.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- ChromeOS
- On ChromeOS, the extension can pair with an Android companion app that handles file I/O and networking.jstorrent.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Crostini
- Chromebooks without Play Store access can use the extension with a background daemon running in Linux (Crostini).jstorrent.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Desktop
- Standalone desktop apps are available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.jstorrent.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The maker describes JSTorrent as a free, open-source, multi-platform project.jstorrent.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Private trackers
- JSTorrent can load private-tracker .torrent files, though some trackers may need to whitelist the client.jstorrent.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- JSTorrent is a BitTorrent client for downloading torrent files.jstorrent.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Search integration
- The maker describes a sandboxed search-plugin system and an Internet Archive plugin; the extension changelog says the search infrastructure is behind a feature flag.jstorrent.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker says releases are built by GitHub Actions CI, signed for supported platforms, and desktop auto-updates are signature-verified.jstorrent.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Streaming
- The product supports in-app video streaming from torrents, including MKV keyframe-aware seeking.jstorrent.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker invites bug reports and feature requests through its GitHub issue tracker.jstorrent.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Torrent inputs
- Users can add torrents by opening a .torrent file, clicking or pasting a magnet link, or pasting a torrent URL.jstorrent.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Web seeds
- JSTorrent supports concurrent HTTP downloads from web seeds with keep-alive, rate limiting, and redirect handling.jstorrent.com · read 8 Oct 2026
