KTorrent

Spec sheet

Purpose

KTorrent is a KDE BitTorrent application for downloading files using the BitTorrent protocol.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Support

The KDE page links to the KTorrent Handbook and KDE Community Forum for help and provides a bug-report link.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

License

The KDE application page identifies KTorrent's license as GPL-2.0+.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Concurrent torrents

The client can run multiple torrents at the same time.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

File selection

For multi-file torrents, users can prioritize files and download selected files selectively.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Network features

It supports protocol encryption, DHT, trackerless torrent creation, UPnP port forwarding, webseeds, and proxy connections.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Peer and tracker support

It supports UDP trackers, private trackers and torrents, µTorrent peer exchange, tracker authentication, and peer kick or ban controls.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Platform and installation

KDE lists Linux as the install platform and points users to AppStream stores, distribution package managers, and Flathub.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Plugins

KTorrent has additional plugins beyond its built-in functionality.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Preview and import

KTorrent includes audio and video previews for certain file types and can import partially or fully downloaded files.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Privacy information

KDE's applications privacy policy describes information handling for KDE software and related services; the KTorrent page does not state product-specific data collection details.Read 9 Oct 2026 · kde.org

Queue and speed controls

Features include torrent queuing and global or per-torrent speed limits.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Plans and prices

Every KTorrent plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software#27 of 367.4