Trackerless Magnet URI

Rewrites all Magnet URI links to forces BitTorrent clients to use trackerless rather than server-assisted peer-discovery.

What is Trackerless Magnet URI?

"Trackerless Magnet URI" is a browser extension for Google Chrome that enhances privacy and resilience of the BitTorrent network. Its functionality is centered around rewriting magnet URI links, enforcing trackerless peer-discovery. This reduces the BitTorrent network’s dependency on centralized trackers and web seeds that can lead to centralized monitoring and single points of failure. Downloads may initially be slower due to peer-discovery taking longer. Compatible with Firefox as well.

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By: Aleksandersen

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 2.33 (3)

Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2019-01-23)

Creation date: 2019-01-22

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 6.01K

Email: ch*****@daniel.priv.no

URLs: Website

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 28449 ▼ 73

Other rankings

#24662 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 123

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Summary

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The purpose of this extension is to reduce the BitTorrent network’s use of and dependency on centralized trackers and web seeds. Both of which can allow for centralized monitoring of BitTorrent users, and act as a single point of failure.

Downloads may be initially slower as peer-discovery can take a bit longer if your client hasn’t been running in a little while.

The extension is also available in the Firefox Add-on Gallery.

Safety

Risk impact

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