Torrenting & Peer-To-Peer: Guides, Reviews Comparisons & Rankings

Torrenting remains a popular method for sharing and downloading files, offering convenience and accessibility for users worldwide. However, navigating the complexities of torrenting safely and effectively requires understanding the right tools, techniques and best practices. Our torrenting guides are here to equip you with the knowledge to torrent securely, protect your privacy and get the most out of your torrenting experience.

From exploring the best torrent clients to understanding the legal implications and bypassing restrictions, we’ve compiled comprehensive resources to address every aspect of torrenting. Whether you’re new to peer-to-peer downloads or looking for advanced tips, these guides will help you maximize performance and security.

Torrenting Guides

Torrent Client Reviews, Comparisons & Rankings

Is Torrenting Safe With a VPN? A Full Guide in 2025

We’re often asked the question “is torrenting safe?” Our experts can tell you that visiting torrent websites or downloading files using a torrent client exposes you to security risks. You can inadvertently download malicious files or unknowingly leak your real IP address. However, this doesn’t mean you cannot download torrent files safely. Torrenting can be...

By Sandeep Babu — 22 Aug'24 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

How to Completely Remove Ads From uTorrent in 2025

Annoying ads are a major drawback to uTorrent’s free version. You have both free and paid options for disabling ads, but the free method only works on the desktop client. We’ll show you how to remove ads from uTorrent using both ways and offer some tips for safe torrenting — including how to get the...

By Sandeep Babu — 18 Jul'24 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

How to Unblock Torrent Sites in 2025: 5 Easy Ways

Many governments and internet service providers worldwide are cracking down on torrent websites, citing that they illegally host copyrighted materials. This article will explain how you can safely unblock torrent sites. The easiest way is to use one of the best VPNs alongside your torrent client. Disclaimer: Cloudwards and its team do not condone unblocking...

By Sandeep Babu — 27 Jun'24 Last Updated: 28 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

10 Best Torrent Alternatives: Free and Fastest Download Site Options in 2025

You can use free streaming sites like BBC iPlayer and Pluto TV, but torrenting might be your only option for some content. To download torrents, you need a torrent file (from a torrent website) and a torrent client (to download content). However, many popular torrent sites aren’t available everywhere. We look at the 10 best...

By Arjun Ruparelia — 27 May'24 Last Updated: 23 Apr'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

Best uTorrent Alternative in 2025: Top 7 Picks

μTorrent — commonly referred to as uTorrent — has been a go-to torrent client for many users for years. However, uTorrent users have reported a range of issues. For example, some users have claimed that a crypto miner was silently installed on their devices when installing uTorrent despite having opted out. 2 If you’re looking...

By Arjun Ruparelia — 21 May'24 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25
Facts checked by Goran Nikolić

Torrenting Without VPN Protection in 2025: How Dangerous Is It?

Torrenting is one of the easiest ways to download your favorite movies, music, books, games and apps. However, most torrent sites are filled with copyright-protected materials, and downloading them can get you in trouble. You might be hit with a cease-and-desist notice, or worse, be fined or imprisoned. That’s why torrenting without VPN coverage is...

By Wisdom Sablah — 25 Apr'24 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

Best Torrent Sites of 2025: Download Movies, TV Shows, Music, Games and E-Books for Free

When it comes to sharing files between users, torrenting is arguably one of the easiest ways. As a peer-to-peer (P2P) distribution system, you can download files that other users are uploading free of charge. It’s incredibly popular, and many sites will let you search for your desired files. If the number of options is overwhelming,...

By Andrej Hadji-Vasilev — 26 Mar'24 Last Updated: 29 Apr'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

How to Download Torrents: Torrenting Files Safely in 2025

Downloading files via torrent traffic can be cumbersome, especially when setting things up. Fortunately, once you’ve figured everything out, it becomes a lot easier. This guide will teach you how to download torrents and everything you need to know to become a torrent user.

By Aleksander Hougen — 01 Nov'23 Last Updated: 28 Apr'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

How to Automatically Download Torrents in 2025: Torrent File RSS Feeds

Torrenting movies or TV shows can seem like a cumbersome and risky task, which is something that streaming services like Netflix have capitalized on by offering a much more convenient and simple way to consume content online. Luckily, if you learn how to automatically download torrents, you can experience much of the same convenience for free.

By Aleksander Hougen — 01 Nov'23 Last Updated: 28 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

qBittorrent vs uTorrent in 2025: The Best & the Most Popular Torrent Clients Compared

In the qBittorrent vs uTorrent battle, one is a behemoth supported by ads and a freemium model, while the other is open source and maintained by a small team of volunteers. Which provides the better experience for the end user? Let’s find out.

By Aleksander Hougen — 23 Feb'23 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska