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WebTorrent

⚡️ A powerful streaming torrent client that allows seamless streaming of torrents on the web.

WebTorrent is built in JavaScript, distributed under the MIT License, 30.9k GitHub stars, latest release v2.8.5.

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Language
JavaScript
Latest Release
v2.8.5
License
MIT License

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Key Features

  • Stream video torrents instantly
  • Works with WebRTC for peer-to-peer connectivity
  • Compatible with BitTorrent
  • No plugin required for web browsers
  • Cross-platform support

Alternative Tools

Instant.io Peerflix

Community

Stars
30.9k
Open Issues
85
Forks
2.8k

Frequently asked questions

What is WebTorrent?

⚡️ A powerful streaming torrent client that allows seamless streaming of torrents on the web. It sits in the Development category and is written primarily in JavaScript.

Is WebTorrent free to use?

Yes. WebTorrent is open source and distributed under the MIT License. Common capabilities called out in this directory include Stream video torrents instantly, Works with WebRTC for peer-to-peer connectivity, Compatible with BitTorrent.

What language is WebTorrent written in?

WebTorrent is written primarily in JavaScript. The latest release tracked here is v2.8.5.

How popular is WebTorrent on GitHub?

WebTorrent has about 30.9k GitHub stars. Star counts are refreshed regularly and used as a proxy for community adoption.

What are alternatives to WebTorrent?

People often compare WebTorrent with Instant.io, Peerflix. This directory focuses on open-source tools in the same space.

What category does WebTorrent belong to?

WebTorrent is categorized under Development (https://www.open-source-tools.com/categories/development), Browser Extension (https://www.open-source-tools.com/categories/browser-extension), Web (https://www.open-source-tools.com/categories/web).

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