3 Tools to Search for Torrents on Multiple Tracker Websites
TL;DR
- Torrent tracker sites only host .torrent files; you need a torrent client like uTorrent to download the actual files.
- Many torrent search sites contain fake files, ads, or malware, and some are region-restricted.
- Here are 3 modern alternatives for torrent searching: Bit Che, Torrent Search, and PeerSpider.
Introduction
BitTorrent continues to be one of the most popular methods for file sharing, whether legal or otherwise. Torrent tracker sites host .torrent files that, when loaded into a torrent client like uTorrent, let you download the actual content. However, finding trustworthy torrent files can be tricky due to fake files, malware, or geo-restrictions. In this article, we’ll explore three alternative tools for torrent searching that are more up-to-date and reliable than older options like Torrent Harvester.
What is the best tool to search for torrents on multiple tracker websites?
1. Bit Che
Bit Che is a straightforward tool that lets you search through multiple torrent sites. While the program itself hasn’t been updated since 2008, its tracker scripts are more up to date. The app supports about 60 torrent sites, with around two-thirds of them being free to search. It offers the ability to filter out unwanted or duplicate torrents and view detailed information about each file.
- Features:
- Search up to 60 sites, many free to access.
- Filter out non-seeding or duplicate torrents.
- View detailed torrent information and direct links to torrent files.
- Beta version 2 in development.
2. Torrent Search
Torrent Search is a simple and effective tool for torrent file searching. Although its tracker list isn’t exhaustive, it covers some of the most popular sites. Compatible with multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and more, this tool is a reliable choice for those seeking torrents.
- Features:
- Search 30+ tracker sites.
- Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, Solaris, and BSD.
- Ability to filter out torrents with no seeders or duplicate entries.
- Cross-platform compatibility.
3. PeerSpider
PeerSpider differs from the other tools by integrating an in-built browser that opens tabs for each site in the search. It supports 16 torrent sites by default, though some may no longer be active. PeerSpider allows you to add or edit your own tracker sites for a personalized search experience.
- Features:
- Integrated browser for viewing search results from multiple sites.
- Add or modify tracker sites with ease.
- Portable executable that doesn’t require installation.
- Allows customized searches with specific query strings.
Conclusion
When it comes to finding torrents, the right search tool can save you time and effort. While many traditional sites are filled with issues, Bit Che, Torrent Search, and PeerSpider provide reliable and modern alternatives to enhance your torrent searching experience. Always ensure you’re using extra protection, such as a VPN, to safeguard your privacy when downloading torrents.
Some updated BitChe scripts posted here to breathe a bit of life into it. convivea.com/forums/index.php/topic,179.30.html
Would be nice if a few people would take some time to keep those updated.
This is so … nostalgia inducing. But its still TRUE (mostly). People still use some of these tools…no lie. I can’t code but I’ve kind of been Frankensteining together something by looking at how bitche works in comparison with peer spider and my internet search bar extender…extension. And kind of using xray vision to try and mentally fit these pieces into the template of a vuze search plugin. Dudes not lyin but ppl abandon this stuff too soon
I’d love it if BiglyBT (the 100% free and full-featured fork of Vuze) had the ability to hold a massive list of trackers and would try all of them for every torrent, then keep using only the ones that are actually tracking a torrent.
One way to do that would be to copy all tracker URLs to the list from each torrent opened, then have a user option to purge inactive trackers.
Then when one opens a torrent it’d check the ones listed in it, check all trackers in its own list, then automatically cut the active list for the torrent down to ones that are tracking. Could also have a periodic re-check for trackers that aren’t running 24/7.
Lovely article.. as I can see – 12 years OLD. DAMN!!!!!!!!!
Care to make any update… Let me help a little – above mentioned plus the one in the comment – working NO MORE! :-( Projects abandoned all the 4 of them.
The founding of any new ones would be great. ;-)
Thanks! The best topic that I read today!
Also Torrent Harvester works pretty good maybe add to list.
Thanks for the update ;) !!
Great, thanks a lot, greetings from Chile
Very cool…. And Fast! – Thanks for the tip!
Thanks Ray