JSTorrent Helper extension

JSTorrent Helper extension

Used alongside the JSTorrent BitTorrent Chrome app, adds extra functionality

What is JSTorrent Helper extension?
The 'JSTorrent Helper extension' is a Chrome browser add-on that works alongside JSTorrent BitTorrent Chrome app. It adds helpful features like a context menu for easy right-click downloads of .torrent or magnet links found on the web. Furthermore, it detects if the partner application is installed and gives notifications to install it or the free trial version. A must-have extension for torrent lovers to streamline their downloading process.
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Stats
Users: 20,000+
Rating: 3.82 (187)
Version: 0.1.0 (Last updated: 2016-10-14)
Creation date: 2016-10-13
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
Size: 109.57K
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Summary

This is a browser extension that interacts with the JSTorrent BitTorrent Chrome app.

Formerly known as "JSTorrent Contextmenu extension", it adds a context menu "Add to JSTorrent" that allows you to right click on any .torrent links or magnet: links you find on the Web and have them load up in JSTorrent.

Update: Feb 22

  • Removed unnecessary permissions

The new version makes using this extension even easier. It will detect if you have the partner application installed and give you a notification to install it or the free trial version.

So just give it a try and I guarantee you won't be disappointed!

Best used with JSTorrent (Paid, full version) https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/jstorrent/anhdpjpojoipgpmfanmedjghaligalgb

JSTorrent is a ChromeOS torrent program that is a breeze to install and can download torrents.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 according to some users
  • Good for downloading torrent files on Chromebook
  • Users like ability to download torrent magnet files
Cons
  • The app often stays 'grey' and unresponsive
  • Cannot select individual files within torrent links to download
  • The right-click option does not always work
  • Some users find it hard to locate and open the app
  • Links for certain sites do not work
Most mentioned
  • App sometimes unresponsive or 'greyed out'
  • Complications with torrent links and file selection
  • Enhances user experience of JSTorrent
Recent reviews
I needed it for piratebay magnet links and it really helped. workes as supposed for me.
by Alex Alex, 2014-11-27

helps make adding them faster; never crashes. FYI, press both right and left click when hovering over torrent link to get the context menu.
by A Google user, 2014-10-11

a little buggy some times you need to drag the torrent file into it, it will only show error when you put the url in
by Alex Alex, 2016-11-19
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Safety
Risk impact

JSTorrent Helper extension is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

JSTorrent Helper extension has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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