As of 2024, the popularity of BitTorrent clients can be quantified through various statistics, primarily focused on user counts and traffic. Here’s a breakdown of some of the leading clients:
1.**uTorrent and BitTorrent**: These two clients, owned by the same company, collectively have around **150 million active monthly users**. uTorrent alone is particularly popular and widely used worldwide, especially in countries like Russia, India, and the United States.
2. [[qBittorrent]]: This open-source client is another popular choice, especially among users looking for an ad-free experience. [[qBittorrent]] receives around **6 million visits monthly**, with most users coming from countries like China, the United States, and Russia. It’s particularly popular with younger users, with over 35% of its visitors aged 25-34 .
3. [[Deluge (BitTorrent)]]: Although smaller, Deluge remains popular with an estimated **272,800 monthly visitors**. The majority of its users are from the United States, Brazil, and France. It attracts a similar age demographic as other clients, with a strong preference among those aged 25-34 .
These numbers highlight the reach and usage patterns of the most popular BitTorrent clients. While uTorrent and BitTorrent dominate in terms of sheer volume, [[qBittorrent]] has a dedicated user base that values its open-source and ad-free nature, and Deluge maintains a smaller but loyal following.
