Who should use MagnetGrab?

MagnetGrab is a consumer product built for firefox users who download torrents.

Yes — MagnetGrab is free to use.

What platforms does MagnetGrab run on?

MagnetGrab runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, and Android.

Is MagnetGrab still maintained?

The GitHub repository shows 84 commits in the last 90 days.

What are alternatives to MagnetGrab?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Magnetiser, Magnet Link Grabber, and Magnet Link Converter.

Who makes MagnetGrab?

MagnetGrab is developed by Oleg Brailean.

When did MagnetGrab launch?

MagnetGrab first shipped in 2016.

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MagnetGrab

Name: MagnetGrab
Author: Oleg Brailean

mozilla.orgBrowser DevTools & extensions

MagnetGrab is a Firefox extension that detects torrent hashes and magnet URIs selected on web pages. It can build magnet links, optionally add a torrent name, open them in the default torrent client, or copy them to the clipboard.

FreeGPL-2.0WebEmbeddableAndroid

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55.1kstars

6.6kforks

1alternative

9features

2016since

Overview

9 features

In the Browser DevTools & extensions space, MagnetGrab takes a focused approach. It focuses on creating and opening magnet links from torrent hashes or existing magnet URIs on web pages. MagnetGrab is a consumer product aimed at firefox users who download torrents. It is available for free. MagnetGrab is available on the web, embeddable surfaces, and Android.

It is developed by Oleg Brailean, and it first shipped in 2016. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 55.1k stars and 84 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include Context Menu, Magnet Link Builder, and Torrent Hash Detection. The interface is available in 32 languages, including Czech, German, and Greek.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Context Menu
Magnet Link Builder
Torrent Hash Detection
Magnet URI Detection
Torrent Name Detection
Clipboard Copy
Torrent Client Opening
Configurable Settings
Validation Notifications

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddableAndroid

Trust & compliance

License

GPL-2.0

Verified signals

HTTPSPrivacy Policy Terms of ServiceFree tierGitHub · ★ 55.1kActive maintenanceMulti-languageStore-verified publisher

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed14 Sep · 09:46 UTC
MagnetGrab verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about MagnetGrab

What does MagnetGrab do?: MagnetGrab focuses on creating and opening magnet links from torrent hashes or existing magnet URIs on web pages. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use MagnetGrab?: MagnetGrab is a consumer product built for firefox users who download torrents.
Is MagnetGrab free?: Yes — MagnetGrab is free to use.
What platforms does MagnetGrab run on?: MagnetGrab runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, and Android.
Is MagnetGrab still maintained?: The GitHub repository shows 84 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to MagnetGrab?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Magnetiser, Magnet Link Grabber, and Magnet Link Converter.Magnetiser Magnet Link Grabber Magnet Link Converter
Who makes MagnetGrab?: MagnetGrab is developed by Oleg Brailean.
When did MagnetGrab launch?: MagnetGrab first shipped in 2016.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Web
Open source: Yes · ★ 55.1k
License: GPL-2.0
First seen: 14 Sep 2026
Built for: Firefox users who download torrents
Model: B2C
Solves: Creating and opening magnet links from torrent hashes or existing magnet URIs on web pages.

Registered as

GitHub: ngosang/trackerslist
Firefox Add-ons: magnetgrab

Developer

Oleg Brailean

Small team

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 55,109
Forks: 6,586
Open issues: 5
Last commit: 14 Sep 2026
Commits 90d: 84
Contributors: 2
Authorship: Small team
Default branch: master

Index record

Indexed: 14 Sep 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sep 2026
Last seen: 14 Sep 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: magnetgrab-mozilla-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 14 Sep 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 14 Sep 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 14 Sep 2026
Canonical URL: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/magnetgrab

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