qBittorrent
Free cross-platform bittorrent client with a feature rich Web UI for remote access.
Actively maintained with regular releases.
Commit activity more than 61% of tracked projects; popularity more than 95%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 40k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | release-5.3.0beta1 · 5 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 27 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 |
| Built with | C++ |
Is qBittorrent actively maintained?
Over the last 11 months the project absorbed 447 commits, of which 160 arrived in the most recent quarter — roughly 53 commits a month.
The most recent tagged release, release-5.3.0beta1, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
Among the 8 file transfer - peer-to-peer filesharing projects we track, qBittorrent currently has the highest health score.
What qBittorrent actually does
qBittorrent is a free, cross-platform BitTorrent client designed for peer-to-peer file sharing. It provides a comprehensive web user interface, allowing you to manage torrent downloads and uploads remotely from a browser. Written in C++, it operates as a standard desktop or daemon file transfer tool under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Best fit: It is well-suited for users who need a reliable, open-source peer-to-peer filesharing client that can be hosted on a headless server and controlled via a web interface.
Worth knowing: Exposing the web interface to the internet requires careful configuration of authentication and reverse proxy settings to prevent unauthorised access to your host system.
Deployment notes
As a C++ application, it typically runs as a standalone daemon without needing a separate database, though you should configure persistent storage for your configuration files and download directories.
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