An Electron remote client app for uTorrent server
Publisher’s description
What is Electorrent?
Electorrent is an open-source download manager program for Windows from tympanix. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.17.2, released on October 18, 2026. 24 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 4.3 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (tympanix/Electorrent) has 1,195 stars. Similar programs include youtube-dl, Transmission and Jackett.
Project description on GitHub: “A remote control client for µTorrent, qBittorrent, rTorrent, Transmission, Synology & Deluge”
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: Electorrent is an open-source download manager tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Electorrent 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:
5D162A443B29B808EF82F19DA244CD0086A07BB609693DC57350CF911F7F0421· 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 24 versions ›24 versions over 6 years · about 4.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.17.2Latest | October 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.17.1 | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.17.0 | September 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.16.2 | September 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.16.1 | August 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.16.0 | August 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.15.0 | July 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.14.0 | July 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Tympanix.Electorrent -eelectorrent-Setup-2.17.2.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- tympanix
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/tympanix/Electorrent
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 2.17.2
- Released
- October 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 24
- Updates / year
- 4.3
- GitHub stars
- 1,195
- GitHub forks
- 98
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Tympanix.Electorrent
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Frequently asked questions
Is Electorrent free?
Yes. Electorrent is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Electorrent 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 Electorrent 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 Electorrent be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Electorrent 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 Electorrent?
The versions page lists all 24 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use Electorrent without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Electorrent?
youtube-dl, Transmission, Jackett, yt-dlp and qBittorrent Enhanced Edition. The alternatives page compares them.
