WebTorrent
WebTorrent is a free, open-source torrent client for macOS built on the Electron framework. It lets users download files via BitTorrent using magnet links and .torrent files, with support for features like streaming media playback before a download completes via Chromecast, DLNA, and AirPlay. WebTorrent is designed to be lightweight and minimalist compared to traditional torrent applications, appealing to users who want straightforward BitTorrent functionality without heavy resource consumption.
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1 suggestionWebTorrent is currently Intel-only (x86 architecture) with no native Apple Silicon build available. The app runs on M-series Macs only through Rosetta 2 translation, and since Apple is removing Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (late 2027), this app will stop working entirely on that release. With 18 months remaining until the deadline, you should begin migrating to an actively maintained native alternative now. Transmission 4.0 and newer is the most direct replacement—it is free, open-source, fully native on Apple Silicon, and respects macOS power management features like Low Power Mode. qBittorrent is also excellent for power users and is available as a native Universal Binary via Homebrew (brew install qbittorrent). Both options offer the same core torrent functionality without the architectural mismatch that makes WebTorrent dependent on Rosetta 2. Given that WebTorrent has not been updated since 2020 and there is no indication a native build is planned, moving to Transmission or qBittorrent is the practical path forward.
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