Webtorrent Desktop
Webtorrent Desktop is a free, open-source file sync and transfer app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Streaming torrent app for Mac, Windows, and Linux. It has 10,130 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at webtorrent/webtorrent-desktop.
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- Official
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- File sync & transfer
- Maintained
About Webtorrent Desktop
The streaming torrent app. For Mac, Windows, and Linux. Download the latest version of WebTorrent Desktop from the official website:
Install Webtorrent Desktop
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What is Webtorrent Desktop?
Webtorrent Desktop is a free, open-source file sync and transfer app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Streaming torrent app for Mac, Windows, and Linux. It has 10,130 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at webtorrent/webtorrent-desktop.
Is Webtorrent Desktop free and open source?
Yes. Webtorrent Desktop's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Webtorrent Desktop?
Homebrew: brew install --cask webtorrent. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v0.24.0).
Is Webtorrent Desktop still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Jul 9, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.