Merlin
JSTorrent

JSTorrent

A Torrent Client for Google Chrome, runs everywhere in pure JavaScript

What is JSTorrent?
JSTorrent is a Chrome extension that functions as a BitTorrent client. It can handle large files (multi-gigabyte files) effortlessly. This extension can download torrents straight to your Downloads folder and is capable of running smoothly on lower-end ARM Chromebooks. It continually updates to improve user experience including features like support for magnet protocol, improved speeds, UI fixes, and more.
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Stats
Users: 70,000+
Rating: 4.43 (3,850)
Version: 2.4.3 (Last updated: 2021-02-05)
Creation date: 2016-10-13
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • {"fileSystem":["write","directory","retainEntries"]}
  • contextMenus
  • alarms
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • system.storage
  • system.cpu
  • system.memory
  • system.network
  • idle
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Size: 693.25K
URLs: Website
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The new and improved JSTorrent is a BitTorrent client for Chrome that downloads torrent files with ease. It can download torrents directly to your Downloads folder and can handle large files (multi-gigabyte files) with ease. It also runs fine on lower end ARM Chromebooks.

Update: Apr 23, 2016 - 2.4.3

  • Add option for number of active torrents (queue functionality)
  • Fix bug with downloading too much data when disk is slow
  • Fix bug with changelog always showing sometimes.

Update: Apr 13, 2016 - 2.4.1

  • Added the Stream page (play before download completes)
  • Magnet link support (look in options)
  • Improved speeds
  • Refreshed user interface
  • Many bugfixes. For a full list see http://jstorrent.com/#news

Update: Jan 19, 2015 - 2.3.10

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User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well on Chromebook
  • Free to use
  • Handy for downloading to USB drive
  • Works perfectly for some users
Cons
  • Slow download speed for some users
  • No longer works for some users
  • Issues with magnet links for some users
Most mentioned
  • Works well on Chromebook
  • Free to use
  • No longer works for some users
Recent reviews
works great
by Jamaal Brackens Jamaal Brackens, 2023-01-27
really good application, works perfectly
by Jamaal Brackens Jamaal Brackens, 2023-05-12
works great
by Jamaal Brackens Jamaal Brackens, 2023-01-27
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Safety
Risk impact

JSTorrent may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

JSTorrent has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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