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# KTorrent: An Incredibly Useful BitTorrent Application by KDE
- URL: https://itsfoss.com/ktorrent/
- Published: 2021-06-21T15:24:22.000Z
- Updated: 2021-06-21T15:32:59.000Z
- Author: Ankush Das
- Tags: Applications, #Import 2022-12-26 08:27

There are a variety of BitTorrent applications available for Linux. But finding a good application that offers many features should save you some time.

KTorrent by KDE is one such BitTorrent app built for Linux.

While there are [several torrent clients for Linux](https://itsfoss.com/best-torrent-ubuntu/), I recently found KTorrent interesting for my use-case.

## KTorrent: Open Source BitTorrent Client for Linux

![ktorrent download](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/06/ktorrent-download.png)

KTorrent is a full-fledged torrent client primarily tailored for KDE desktop. It should work simply fine no matter what desktop environment you use.

Of course, with KDE desktop, you may get a seamless user experience.

Let us look at the all the features offered.

## Features of KTorrent

![ktorrent configure](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/06/ktorrent-configure.png)

For regular torrent users, having an extensive set of features makes things easy. And KTorrent is no exception. Here, I’ll highlight the key highlights of KTorrent:

- Adding torrent downloads in a queue
- Ability to control the speed limits per download (or overall)
- Video and audio file preview option
- Supports importing of downloaded files (partial/full)
- Ability to prioritize torrent downloads when downloading multiple files
- Selection of specific files to download for multi-file torrents
- IP filter with the option of kicking/banning peers
- UDP tracker support
- µTorrent peer support
- Support for protocol encryption
- Ability to create trackerless torrent
- Scripting support
- System tray integration
- Connection through a proxy
- Added plugin support
- Supports IPv6

KTorrent sounds something useful as a torrent client that you can use daily with control to manage all your torrent downloads at one place.

![ktorrent speed limit](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/06/ktorrent-speed-limit.png)

In addition to the features mentioned above, it offers great control over the behavior of the client as well. For instance, tweaking the color that indicates downloads/pause/trackers.

You also get the ability to set the notification if you want to disable the sound of completing a torrent download or getting notified of the activity.

![ktorrent plugins](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/06/ktorrent-plugins.png)

While features like protocol encryption support may not be able to replace some of the [best VPN](https://itsfoss.com/best-vpn-linux/) services, it is an important addition for desktop clients.

## Installing KTorrent in Linux

KTorrent should be available through your package managers like [Synaptic](https://itsfoss.com/synaptic-package-manager/) or the default repositories. You can also find it listed in your software center for easy installation.

In addition to this, it also offers a [Flatpak](https://itsfoss.com/what-is-flatpak/) official package on [Flathub](https://flathub.org/apps/details/org.kde.ktorrent?ref=itsfoss.com) for any Linux distribution. If you need help with that, we have a [Flatpak guide](https://itsfoss.com/flatpak-guide/) for reference.

You can also try the [snap package](https://snapcraft.io/ktorrent?ref=itsfoss.com) available if you prefer that.

To explore more about it and the source code, head to its [official KDE app page](https://apps.kde.org/ktorrent/?ref=itsfoss.com).

[KTorrent](https://apps.kde.org/ktorrent/?ref=itsfoss.com)

## Closing Thoughts

KTorrent is a phenomenal torrent client for Linux. I tried it on my Linux Mint system on top of Cinnamon desktop, and it worked great.

I like how simple, yet configurable it is. Even though I don’t use a torrent client every day, I did not see anything weird with KTorrent in my brief testing.

What do you think about KTorrent as a torrent client for Linux? What do you prefer to use it instead?