We searched Chrome Web Store for Chrome torrent download helpers and here’s what we found.torrent to Transmission There’s a lot of torrent clients out there, but since we mainly search for torrents using our web browsers, it makes sense that there’s some kind of torrent download aid installed there.
By installing them, you’ll be able to integrate both torrent download and torrent search into your favorite web browser. Alternatively, you can download a torrent file directly onto your machine and open it using JSTorrent, which will then begin the download process.Here’s a list of 5 torrent download extensions for Google Chrome. Once you find the link to a torrent you want to download, just open JSTorrent and paste it into the search bar. Using the app is simple and straightforward. The developer has indicated they plan to continue adding new features over the coming months with the aim of making the app mirror a typical desktop client experience as closely as possible. Finally, as you would expect with any traditional client, JSTorrent allows you to select which files within the torrent you want to download and also supports private trackers.Ī January 2014 update saw the introduction of a new, clearer user interface along with sortable columns and computer standby prevention. The offline functionality means you can view and manage your torrents at any time, which is useful if you are dealing with a long list of concurrent downloads. The app is equipped with a media player which can stream files as they are downloaded, and has the ability to download files directly into either a Chromebook's Downloads folder or onto an attached external hard drive.ĭespite critics' beliefs that Chromebooks don't work offline, this app is yet another one to add to the ever-growing list that do work when you're not connected to the Internet.
JSTorrent is not free, but it is the original and arguably the best BitTorrent client available in the entire Chrome Web Store.Īvailable for €2.29, the app can handle files up to several gigabytes in size and can comfortably run on the lower-end Chromebooks which use an ARM processor rather than an Intel one.
Has the Chrome OS finally managed to catch up to its rival operating systems to provide a high-quality BitTorrent client? MakeUseOf investigates… JSTorrent If you're not sure what a torrent file is, try reading MakeUseOf's free Torrent Guide eBook. BitTorrents used to be vilified as the domain of illegal music downloads and pirated films, yet they are increasingly being used by reputable companies as an effective and efficient method of distributing software. A particular area where Chromebooks have lagged behind traditional computers is in their lack of a functional and reliable BitTorrent client.
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