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WebTorrent

FlathubVideo & media players

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026; it is registered on Flathub and has been in the index since 28 Jun 2026. How this is checked

WebTorrent Desktop enables users to stream video, music, and audiobooks directly from torrents, supporting instant playback without waiting for downloads to finish. It is ideal for users who want fast access to media from P2P sources.

Inferred · not functionally tested

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Overview

5 features

Purpose: Allowing users to stream media from torrents instantly without waiting for full downloads.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: media consumers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: DESKTOP · deployment: linux

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: flathub.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Video & media players space, WebTorrent takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: Allowing users to stream media from torrents instantly without waiting for full downloads. Inferred · not functionally tested: WebTorrent is an open-source project aimed at media consumers. Basis unknown · not verified: WebTorrent costs nothing to use. Basis unknown · not verified: WebTorrent is available on Linux.

It is developed by Feross Aboukhadijeh. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include torrent streaming, video playback, and music playback.

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

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Torrent streaming
  • Video playback
  • Music playback
  • Audiobook support
  • Instant play

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
torrent-streamingvideo-playbackaudiobook-streamingp2p-media
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Runs on
Linux

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Frequently asked questions about WebTorrent

What is WebTorrent?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Allowing users to stream media from torrents instantly without waiting for full downloads. It is catalogued under Video & media players on PulseGate.
Who should use WebTorrent?
Inferred · not functionally tested: WebTorrent is an open-source project built for media consumers.
Is WebTorrent free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — WebTorrent is free to use.
What platforms does WebTorrent run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: WebTorrent runs on Linux.
Is WebTorrent still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026.
Who develops WebTorrent?
WebTorrent is developed by Feross Aboukhadijeh.

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