JSTorrent

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

JSTorrent - A BitTorrent client for Google Chrome

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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Extension stats

By: https://jstorrent.com

Users: 60,000+

Rating: 4.43

(3,851)

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

Size: 693.25K

Email: gr*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

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# 3,017 ▲ 443

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Extension summary

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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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