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JSTorrent
What JSTorrent is
JSTorrent is a free, open-source BitTorrent client for downloading torrent files. It is available as a standalone app for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android, with an optional Chrome extension for handling magnet links and adding torrents from a browser context menu. Users can start a download from a .torrent file, a magnet link, or a torrent URL. The client supports selective downloads and DHT, and can stream video from torrents 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. On ChromeOS, the extension can pair with an Android companion app for file operations and networking; Chromebooks without Play Store access can use a Linux (Crostini) background daemon instead. Private-tracker .torrent files can be loaded, though some trackers may need to whitelist the client. Releases are built by GitHub Actions CI and signed for supported platforms, and desktop auto-updates are signature-verified. Downloads may be slow or unavailable when torrents have few seeders or peers.
Who it suits
JSTorrent suits people who want a torrent client on desktop, Android, or through a Chrome extension. Chromebook users can choose a companion app or, without Play Store access, a Linux background daemon.
What it does well
- Free and open-source across desktop, Android, and browser setups.
- Accepts .torrent files, magnet links, and torrent URLs.
- Supports selective downloads and DHT.
- Streams torrent video, including MKV keyframe-aware seeking.
- Desktop auto-updates are signature-verified.
What to know first
- Few seeders or peers can make downloads slow or unavailable.
- Some private trackers may need to whitelist the client.
- The search infrastructure is behind a feature flag.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| JSTorrent | Price not stated on opened pages | Free |
As jstorrent.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the JSTorrent website.
- Choose a standalone app for Windows, macOS, Linux, or Android, or use the optional Chrome extension.
- On ChromeOS, pair the extension with an Android companion app; without Play Store access, use a Linux (Crostini) background daemon.
- Open a .torrent file, click or paste a magnet link, or paste a torrent URL.
Verdict
JSTorrent supports several platforms and torrent input methods, with in-app streaming and browser integration among its listed capabilities. Download speed and availability can depend on the torrent’s seeders and peers.
Questions
Is JSTorrent free?
Yes. JSTorrent has a free plan; the listed plan is free.
Which platforms does it support?
JSTorrent supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and a Chrome extension. Standalone desktop apps are available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Can I use magnet links?
Yes. The Chrome extension can handle magnet links, and torrents can be added by clicking or pasting a magnet link.
Is JSTorrent open source?
Yes. The maker describes it as a free, open-source, multi-platform project.
Can it load private-tracker torrents?
Yes, it can load private-tracker .torrent files. Some trackers may need to whitelist the client.
Facts from JSTorrent's own pages
- Android
- The native Android app works as a standalone torrent client. · jstorrent.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Availability limit
- Torrent downloads may be slow or unavailable when a torrent has few seeders or peers. · jstorrent.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Browser integration
- The optional Chrome extension can handle magnet links and add torrents from the browser context menu. · jstorrent.com, 8 Oct 2026
- ChromeOS
- On ChromeOS, the extension can pair with an Android companion app that handles file I/O and networking. · jstorrent.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Crostini
- Chromebooks without Play Store access can use the extension with a background daemon running in Linux (Crostini). · jstorrent.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Desktop
- Standalone desktop apps are available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. · jstorrent.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The maker describes JSTorrent as a free, open-source, multi-platform project. · jstorrent.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Private trackers
- JSTorrent can load private-tracker .torrent files, though some trackers may need to whitelist the client. · jstorrent.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- JSTorrent is a BitTorrent client for downloading torrent files. · jstorrent.com, 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, 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, 8 Oct 2026
- Streaming
- The product supports in-app video streaming from torrents, including MKV keyframe-aware seeking. · jstorrent.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker invites bug reports and feature requests through its GitHub issue tracker. · jstorrent.com, 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, 8 Oct 2026
- Web seeds
- JSTorrent supports concurrent HTTP downloads from web seeds with keep-alive, rate limiting, and redirect handling. · jstorrent.com, 8 Oct 2026