BitTorrent

About

BitTorrent is a pioneering peer-to-peer program developed by Bram Cohen and BitTorrent, Inc. in the United States, notable for being the first client written for the BitTorrent protocol. Its primary product is the BitTorrent client, which enables uploading and downloading files across a wide range of platforms including Mac, Windows, Online, Android, and Android Tablet. Operating under a Freemium Proprietary license, the company's market position has evolved from a trailblazer to one facing significant competition from alternatives like qBittorrent, Deluge, Vuze, and Halite. While it offers features such as in-browser access and quality video streaming before file completion, recent user reviews frequently criticize the client for being an 'ad-overloaded crap machine' and for its high CPU resource consumption, leading to suspicions of malicious activities like cryptocurrency mining. Users often note that an ad-free experience typically requires purchasing a premium version or manually disabling ads through configuration.