Transmission
Universal version latest seen at v4.1.3 · Reported by 315 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (20+):
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Transmission is a free, open-source BitTorrent client that allows users to download and share files using the BitTorrent protocol. It is lightweight, fast, and designed to work efficiently on macOS with minimal resource consumption. The app is widely used by those who need to download large files, Linux distributions, and other content distributed via torrents. Transmission offers an intuitive interface, automatic port mapping, and support for magnet links and RSS feeds. It remains actively maintained by its developer community and is available for multiple platforms.
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1 suggestionExcellent news: Transmission has been updated to version 4.1.1 as a Universal Binary, which means it runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs without any translation layer. This has been confirmed running on real Macs in the wild. You can immediately update to this version from the official Transmission website or via Homebrew. Simply download the latest DMG installer or use `brew install transmission` to get the native version. No alternative is needed — the app you already know and trust is now fully optimized for Apple Silicon.
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