Trackerless Magnet URI Firefox

Trackerless Magnet URI

Rewrites all Magnet URI links so that they only contain the BitTorrent info hashes (BTIH). This forces BitTorrent clients to use decentralized (“trackerless”) peer-discovery such as DHT rather than server-assisted peer-discovery via central trackers.

Features & Capabilities

The Trackerless Magnet URI Chrome extension enhances your BitTorrent experience by rewriting all Magnet URI links so they contain only the BitTorrent info hashes (BTIH). This modification compels BitTorrent clients to rely on decentralized peer discovery methods such as DHT (Distributed Hash Table), instead of traditional server-assisted trackers.

While this approach may result in slightly slower initial downloads if your client hasn't been active recently, it promotes privacy and a fully decentralized peer-discovery process. By removing central trackers from Magnet links, this extension helps users to enjoy a more resilient and private torrenting experience.

Learn more about this extension.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Aleksandersen
Daily users:
156 -3
Rating:
5.00
(7)
Version:
1.0.4 Last updated: 2020-09-24
Version code:
5104058
Creation date:
2015-12-01
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Content scripts matches:
  • *
Size:
8.79KB
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Add-ons Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-19
Compare stats and ranking:

Other platforms

Chrome
Trackerless Magnet URI (v1.0.2)
1,000 2.33 (3)

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Firefox add-on. Please use these information below to contact the Firefox add-on developer.
Developed by:
Aleksandersen
Firefox Add-ons Store
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/trackerless-magnets/
Website:
https://www.daniel.priv.no/web-extensions/trackerless-magnets.html

User Reviews

Works as expected! Only 183 Users todate :) TOO MANY USERS DONT KNOW THEY ARE MISSING THIS ONE WITHOUT KNOWING IT :D
by Fr*****, 2025-07-27

by 远离*****, 2025-04-01

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Is Trackerless Magnet URI Safe?

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

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
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Trackerless Magnet URI has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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