Sonarr
Automatic TV Shows downloader and manager for Usenet and BitTorrent. It can grab, sort and rename new episodes and automatically upgrade the quality of files already downloaded when a better quality format becomes available.
Actively maintained with regular releases.
Commit activity more than 67% of tracked projects; popularity more than 86%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 17k |
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| Latest release | v4.0.20.3014 · 16 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 26 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 |
| Built with | C#, Docker |
Is Sonarr actively maintained?
Sonarr is under active development: 557 commits landed over the last 11 months, averaging roughly 43 commits a month in the most recent quarter.
The most recent tagged release, v4.0.20.3014, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
Of the 31 projects we track in Media Management, Sonarr ranks #2 by health score — in the top quarter of its category.
What Sonarr actually does
Sonarr is a self-hosted television series manager that coordinates downloads through Usenet and BitTorrent clients. It automates the retrieval, sorting, and renaming of new episodes, and can automatically replace existing files when higher-quality formats appear.
Best fit: It is suited for users who want to automate their television media libraries and maintain consistent file organisation across storage volumes.
Worth knowing: You will need to run and maintain compatible download clients separately, as this application handles organisation rather than direct protocol transfers.
Deployment notes
Deployment typically involves setting up persistent storage volumes for your media library and configuration data, alongside a reverse proxy if you require external TLS access.
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