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LibreTorrent
What LibreTorrent is
LibreTorrent is a free, open-source torrent client for Android. It supports BitTorrent 2.0 and WebTorrent, magnet links, and selective downloads. Users can choose files within a torrent, move files while a download is underway, and set completed downloads to move automatically to another folder or external drive. Sequential downloading allows files to be streamed. Scheduling and an Atom/RSS manager support automatic downloads. Networking options include DHT, PeX, encryption, LSD, UPnP, NAT-PMP, µTP, and proxy support for trackers and peers. The app also offers IP filtering using eMule dat and PeerGuardian lists, and torrent creation for sets with many or large files. The project says its Google Play release on Android 12 and later cannot access all files, and recommends the F-Droid version or direct APK instead. The privacy policy says information accessed through permissions stays on the device, and that the developer does not collect usage or personally identifiable data except when crash logs are sent. Direct downloads have a SHA-256 certificate fingerprint for verification.
Who it suits
LibreTorrent suits Android users who want a free torrent client with selective downloads, scheduling, streaming, and torrent creation. Those using Android 12 or later should note the stated file-access limit for the Google Play version.
What it does well
- Free and open-source under the GNU General Public License.
- Supports BitTorrent 2.0, WebTorrent, and magnet links.
- Selective downloads and sequential file streaming are supported.
- Scheduling and an Atom/RSS manager automate downloads.
- Permission-accessed information stays locally on the device.
What to know first
- Android is the only listed platform.
- Google Play version on Android 12+ cannot access all files.
- Crash logs may include data sent to the developer.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| LibreTorrent | Free and open source Android torrent client | Free |
As github.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
LibreTorrent combines file selection, automation, streaming, and extensive networking options in a free Android client. Android 12 and later users may need the F-Droid release or direct APK to avoid the Google Play version's stated file-access limitation.
Facts from LibreTorrent's own pages
- Automation
- It supports scheduling and automatic downloads with an Atom/RSS manager. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Crash reports
- Users can send logs to help diagnose sync problems and bugs; the policy says logs and sender email are deleted when no longer needed. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Distribution limit
- The project says the Google Play version on Android 12 and later cannot access all files, and recommends the F-Droid version or direct APK instead. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- Users can select files to download, move files during downloads, and automatically move completed downloads to another folder or external drive. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Filtering
- It supports IP filtering with eMule dat and PeerGuardian lists. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2016 · github.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Russia · github.com, 28 Sept 2026
- License
- The repository says LibreTorrent is free software under the GNU General Public License version 3 or, at the user's option, any later version. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Local data
- The privacy policy says information accessed through permissions is stored locally on the device and the developer has no access to it. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Networking
- Listed networking features include DHT, PeX, encryption, LSD, UPnP, NAT-PMP, µTP, and proxy support for trackers and peers. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the developer does not collect usage data or personally identifiable data except when users send crash logs. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Protocols
- It supports BitTorrent 2.0 and WebTorrent. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- LibreTorrent is a free and open-source, full-featured torrent client for Android. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- The project provides a SHA-256 certificate fingerprint for verifying the app distributed by direct download. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Streaming
- The app can stream files using sequential downloads. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Torrent creation
- Users can create torrents, including torrents with many and large files. · github.com, 7 Oct 2026
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