Trackerless Magnet URI

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

Trackerless Magnet URI: Chrome Extension for Decentralized BitTorrent Use

"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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Extension stats

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:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 6.01K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Trackerless Magnet URI (v1.0.4)
5.00 (6) 203
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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.

Extension safety

Risk impact

Trackerless Magnet URI requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Trackerless Magnet URI has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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