Motrix
Motrix is a free download manager for regular downloads, BitTorrent and magnet links.
What Motrix is
Motrix is a free download manager for regular downloads, BitTorrent and magnet links. It supports HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, magnet links and Metalink, with controls to pause, resume, retry and prioritize tasks. A browser extension can send downloads to it from Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox or Safari. Plugins add options such as site resolution, post-processing and automation; they declare permissions in a JSON manifest and run sandboxed inside Motrix. It can also run headless as a Docker server on a NAS or other server. Core task data and settings stay local, and no account is required. Motrix is available for macOS, Windows and Linux, with extension, web and self-hosted options also listed. BitTorrent use shares the app's IP address with trackers, DHT nodes and peers; DHT is enabled by default and can be turned off. The download page lists version 2.0.0-beta.44 and warns that beta builds may be less stable.
Good
- Supports HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, magnet links and Metalink
- Task controls include pause, resume, retry and prioritization
- Plugins run sandboxed and declare their permissions
- Local task data; no account required
Watch out
- Beta builds may be less stable
- BitTorrent shares the app's IP address with peers and trackers
- DHT is enabled by default
Who it suits
Motrix suits people who want to manage several download protocols and control tasks from a desktop app or browser extension. Its headless Docker option may also suit users running a NAS or server.
Verdict
Motrix pairs broad protocol support with task controls, browser handoff and self-hosted deployment options. Account-free local storage is useful, but BitTorrent users should note the stated IP sharing and default DHT behavior.
Plans and prices
From Motrix's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Motrix | Free | Free, open-source download manager |
The facts
Each one read from Motrix's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Analytics
- The privacy policy says official builds do not intentionally include product analytics, advertising, or crash-reporting services.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Beta availability
- The download page lists version 2.0.0-beta.44, released September 29, 2026, and says beta builds may be less stable.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Download controls
- Users can pause, resume, retry, prioritize, and manage download tasks.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Extension privacy
- Browser resource discovery happens locally, and submitted tasks go directly to the selected Motrix App or Server rather than through a Motrix project relay.checked 30 Sep 2026
- License and origin
- Motrix is MIT-licensed, open source, and was created by Dr_rOot, with the project describing itself as built in public since December 19, 2018.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Local data
- Motrix stores core task data and settings locally and does not require an account.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Network privacy
- BitTorrent use exchanges the app's IP address with trackers, DHT nodes, and other peers; DHT is enabled by default and can be disabled in settings.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Plugins
- Plugins can provide site resolution, post-processing, and automation, and run inside Motrix.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Plugin safety
- Plugins declare capabilities and permissions in a JSON manifest and run sandboxed.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Protocols
- It supports HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, magnet links, and Metalink.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Motrix is a download manager for regular downloads, BitTorrent, and magnet links.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Security
- Paired Motrix connections use the MBP1 protocol with application-level encryption for task content; the policy recommends WSS for remote servers on the internet or untrusted networks.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Server deployment
- Motrix can run headless as a Docker server on a NAS or server.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The project lists [email protected] and GitHub discussions or issues as contact options for privacy questions and concerns.checked 30 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Browser integration
- The browser extension sends downloads to Motrix and is available for Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, and Safari.checked 30 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2018checked 28 Sep 2026
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