Motrix

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What Motrix is

Motrix is a free download manager for regular downloads, BitTorrent, and magnet links. It supports HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, magnet links, and Metalink, with controls to pause, resume, retry, prioritize, and manage tasks. A browser extension can pass downloads to Motrix from Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, or Safari. Plugins can add site resolution, post-processing, or automation; they declare permissions in a JSON manifest and run sandboxed inside the app. Motrix can also run headless as a Docker server on a NAS or other server. It stores core task data and settings locally and does not require an account. The project describes the software as MIT-licensed and open source. The download page lists version 2.0.0-beta.44, released September 29, 2026, and warns that beta builds may be less stable. BitTorrent use shares the app's IP address with trackers, DHT nodes, and other peers; DHT is enabled by default but can be disabled. For remote servers on public or untrusted networks, the policy recommends WSS.

Who it suits

Motrix suits people who want a free manager for regular and torrent downloads, with browser handoff or headless server deployment. Its local storage and lack of an account requirement may suit users who prefer to keep task data on their device.

What it does well

Supports HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, magnet links, and Metalink.
Browser extension supports four listed browsers.
Task data and settings are stored locally.
Plugins run sandboxed and declare permissions.

What to know first

The listed version is a beta that may be less stable.
BitTorrent use shares the app's IP address with peers.
DHT is enabled by default.
Remote servers on untrusted networks are advised to use WSS.

Limits

The listed plan is free, and no free-plan quota or feature ceiling is stated. The download page lists beta version 2.0.0-beta.44 and says beta builds may be less stable.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Motrix	Free, open-source download manager	Free

As motrix.app lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit the Motrix website to find the download page.
Choose a route for macOS, Windows, Linux, browser extension, web, or self-hosted use.
Install or deploy Motrix, or run it as a headless Docker server.
Use the browser extension to send downloads, or add tasks directly in Motrix.
Disable DHT in settings if you do not want it enabled by default.
Use WSS for remote servers on the internet or untrusted networks.

Verdict

Motrix offers broad protocol support, task controls, browser integration, and a headless server option without requiring an account. Consider the beta stability warning and the IP exposure associated with BitTorrent use.

Questions

How much does Motrix cost?

The listed Motrix plan is free.

Is Motrix open source?

Yes. It is MIT-licensed and open source.

Which platforms does Motrix support?

The listed platforms include macOS, Windows, Linux, extension, web, and self-hosted.

Does Motrix require an account?

No. Core task data and settings are stored locally, and an account is not required.

Which browsers can use the extension?

The extension is available for Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, and Safari.

Does Motrix offer a free trial?

No free trial is listed.

Facts from Motrix's own pages

Analytics: The privacy policy says official builds do not intentionally include product analytics, advertising, or crash-reporting services. · motrix.app, 30 Sept 2026
Beta availability: The download page lists version 2.0.0-beta.44, released September 29, 2026, and says beta builds may be less stable. · motrix.app, 30 Sept 2026
Browser integration: The browser extension sends downloads to Motrix and is available for Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, and Safari. · motrix.app, 30 Sept 2026
Download controls: Users can pause, resume, retry, prioritize, and manage download tasks. · motrix.app, 30 Sept 2026
Extension privacy: Browser resource discovery happens locally, and submitted tasks go directly to the selected Motrix App or Server rather than through a Motrix project relay. · motrix.app, 30 Sept 2026
Founded: 2018 · motrix.app, 28 Sept 2026
License and origin: Motrix is MIT-licensed, open source, and was created by Dr_rOot, with the project describing itself as built in public since December 19, 2018. · motrix.app, 30 Sept 2026
Local data: Motrix stores core task data and settings locally and does not require an account. · motrix.app, 30 Sept 2026
Network privacy: BitTorrent use exchanges the app's IP address with trackers, DHT nodes, and other peers; DHT is enabled by default and can be disabled in settings. · motrix.app, 30 Sept 2026
Plugins: Plugins can provide site resolution, post-processing, and automation, and run inside Motrix. · motrix.app, 30 Sept 2026
Plugin safety: Plugins declare capabilities and permissions in a JSON manifest and run sandboxed. · motrix.app, 30 Sept 2026
Protocols: It supports HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, magnet links, and Metalink. · motrix.app, 30 Sept 2026
Purpose: Motrix is a download manager for regular downloads, BitTorrent, and magnet links. · motrix.app, 30 Sept 2026
Security: Paired Motrix connections use the MBP1 protocol with application-level encryption for task content; the policy recommends WSS for remote servers on the internet or untrusted networks. · motrix.app, 30 Sept 2026
Server deployment: Motrix can run headless as a Docker server on a NAS or server. · motrix.app, 30 Sept 2026
Support: The project lists [email protected] and GitHub discussions or issues as contact options for privacy questions and concerns. · motrix.app, 30 Sept 2026

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