BATorrent is a free, open-source BitTorrent client for Windows, macOS, and Linux, built in C++/Qt 6 on the libtorrent engine. It shows your downloads as a grid of real movie, series, and game cover art (TMDB + IGDB) and can be themed six ways. It is privacy-first: VPN interface binding with a kill switch that drops all traffic if the tunnel dies, a Tor preset, anonymous handshake, and anti-leecher blocking. It also includes a browser WebUI with QR pairing, built-in search, RSS auto-download, stream-while-downloading, and Plex/Jellyfin/Emby library refresh. No ads, no telemetry, no "Pro" tier, and no account required.
Publisher’s description
What is BATorrent?
BATorrent by Mateus Cruz is open-source Windows software in the download managers category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.9.0, released on October 9, 2026. The version history goes back to June 5, 2026: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (BATorrent-app/BATorrent) has 160 stars. Similar programs include youtube-dl, Transmission and yt-dlp.
Project description on GitHub: “A modern, open-source BitTorrent client focused on privacy, performance, and clarity. No ads, no telemetry.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: BATorrent is an open-source download manager tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is BATorrent safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7AFAC4A87CBEED101A4A3D0FCF6D69DAB68873F776B4C3100631C69900AD6047· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9.0Latest | October 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.8.0 | August 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.0.3 | June 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Mateuscruz19.BATorrent -eBATorrent-setup-x86_64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Mateus Cruz
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/BATorrent-app/BATorrent
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 4.9.0
- Released
- October 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 16, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 160
- GitHub forks
- 4
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Mateuscruz19.BATorrent
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is BATorrent free?
Yes. BATorrent is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is BATorrent safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install BATorrent with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can BATorrent be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does BATorrent support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does BATorrent run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of BATorrent?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 5, 2026.
Can I use BATorrent without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to BATorrent?
youtube-dl, Transmission, yt-dlp, Jackett and Tribler. The alternatives page compares them.
