Jackett works as a proxy server, it translates queries from apps (Sonarr, Radarr, SickRage, CouchPotato, Mylar, etc) into tracker-site-specific http queries, parses the html response, then sends results back to the requesting software.
This allows for getting recent uploads (like RSS) and performing searches.
Jackett is a single repository of maintained indexer scraping and translation logic - removing the burden from other apps.
Publisher’s description
What is Jackett?
Jackett by Jackett is open-source Windows software in the download managers category. It ranks 4th by popularity among download managers in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.24.2918, released on October 25, 2026. The version history goes back to May 21, 2023: 452 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 132 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 741,578 times. The source code on GitHub (Jackett/Jackett) has 16,239 stars. Similar programs include youtube-dl, Transmission and yt-dlp.
Project description on GitHub: “API Support for your favorite torrent trackers”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 132 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Jackett is an open-source download manager tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Jackett 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:
6F057473000917DD9365D0793BA73086443FD617E7E78006F33AC7C87172B53F· 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 452 versions ›452 versions over 3 years · about 132 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.24.2918Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.24.2910 | October 25, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.24.2903 | October 24, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.24.2900 | October 22, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.24.2890 | October 22, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.24.2887 | October 21, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.24.2884 | October 20, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.24.2875 | October 19, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Jackett.Jackett -echoco install jackett -yscoop install extras/jackettJackett.Installer.Windows.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install jackettInformation
- Publisher
- Jackett
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Jackett/Jackett
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.24.2918
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 21, 2023
- Versions listed
- 452
- Updates / year
- 131.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 741,578
- GitHub stars
- 16,239
- GitHub forks
- 1,592
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Jackett.Jackett
- Chocolatey package
- jackett
- Scoop package
- extras/jackett
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jackett free?
Yes. Jackett is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is Jackett 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 Jackett 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 Jackett be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Jackett run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Jackett?
The versions page lists all 452 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 21, 2023.
What are alternatives to Jackett?
youtube-dl, Transmission, yt-dlp, Radarr and Sonarr. The alternatives page compares them.
