Torrent Swapper

Torrent Swapper 1.0

Windows / Torrent Swapper / 4204129 / Full spec
Description

Torrent Swapper is a powerful and user-friendly peer-to-peer file-sharing client that is designed to make it easy for users to share large files with one another. Based on the popular Bittorrent protocol, this open-source software is ideal for high-speed distribution of large files, making it an excellent choice for anyone who needs to transfer large amounts of data quickly and efficiently.

One of the key features of Torrent Swapper is its sociable nature. Unlike other file-sharing clients that are purely transactional in nature, Torrent Swapper has a basic understanding of human friendships and user tastes in content. This means that it can help users connect with others who share similar interests and preferences, making it easier to find and download the files they need.

In addition to its social features, Torrent Swapper also offers a wide range of advanced functionality that makes it an incredibly versatile tool for sharing files online. Some of the key features include simultaneous downloads, download queue management, support for selected downloads within torrent packages, fast-resume capabilities in case of interruptions or crashes, disk caching to improve performance on slower systems or networks, speed limits to ensure fair sharing among users, port mapping for improved connectivity across different networks or devices, proxy support for added security and privacy protection when using public networks or VPNs.

Another important feature offered by Torrent Swapper is its built-in IP filter. This allows users to block certain IP addresses from accessing their shared files or downloading content from them. This can be particularly useful if you want to limit access only to trusted friends or colleagues while keeping your shared content private from others.

Overall, Torrent Swapper is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a reliable and efficient way to share large files online. Whether you're working on a collaborative project with colleagues across different locations or simply need a way to transfer large media files between devices at home or work, this powerful software has everything you need to get the job done quickly and easily.

Key Features:

- Open-source peer-to-peer file-sharing client based on Bittorrent protocol

- Sociable nature helps connect users with similar interests

- Simultaneous downloads

- Download queue management

- Selected downloads within torrent packages

- Fast-resume capabilities in case of interruptions/crashes

- Disk caching improves performance on slower systems/networks

- Speed limits ensure fair sharing among users

- Port mapping improves connectivity across different networks/devices

- Proxy support adds security/privacy protection when using public networks/VPNs

- Built-in IP filter allows blocking certain IPs from accessing shared content

Review

Torrent Swapper mashes a perfectly reasonable torrent client with the idea of a burgeoning community.

Many Web-based communities have been successful at creating torrenting networks, but there hasn't been one that's been tied to the torrent client itself until Torrent Swapper. The Torrent Swapper community is a well-designed recommendation system that lets you rate torrents and grab the torrent file itself from your "Friends."

Once you've opened a torrent, you can access the two community functions. The white star toolbar icon gives you access to Recommendations and Download History. Recommended torrents show a rating, the number of sources sharing them, the number of files in the torrent, and the torrent's tracker location. You can set the list to only show torrents with a recommendation above a minimum threshold, helping you avoid bad torrents. From within your Download History, you can rate the torrents you've downloaded.

The Manage Friends/Encountered Peers icon lets you add, edit, and remove Friends, while the Encountered Peers list keeps track of everybody who has opened any of the same torrent files that you've opened. This makes it easier to add and find friends, ostensibly with similar sharing habits as you.

Given the basis for Torrent Swapper's community, it's impossible to mask your IP address as you can in other torrent clients. Swapper also feels a bit clunky, and frequently lags when starting downloads. But if you'd like more direct feedback, or if you miss the immediacy of communicating like you can in LimeWire and Kazaa, you might want to swap in Torrent Swapper.

Full spec
Publisher Torrent Swapper
Publisher site http://bit-torrent.sourceforge.net
Release date 2008-11-07
Date added 2007-03-14
Category Internet Software
Sub category P2P & File-Sharing Software
Version 1.0
Os requirements Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows, Windows XP, Windows NT
Requirements Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
Price Free
Downloads per week 43
Total downloads 4204129

Comments:

  • Adam

    I've been using Torrent Swapper for a while now and it's been great. Easy to use and efficient!

    Apr 14, 2007
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      I agree, Adam! Torrent Swapper has been my go-to software for P2P file sharing. Highly recommended!

      Jul 15, 2007
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      Lisa

      Thank you, Adam and Sarah, for your advice. I managed to install Torrent Swapper successfully now!

      May 14, 2023
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  • Robert

    I installed Torrent Swapper yesterday, and I must say I'm impressed with its performance. Good job!

    Jul 27, 2007
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      Emily

      Hey Robert, are there any specific features that you find impressive? I'm thinking of trying it out.

      Oct 16, 2007
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      • Robert

        Emily, the feature I find most impressive is the built-in search functionality. It makes finding torrents much easier.

        Jul 17, 2009
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      • Robert

        Emily, another useful feature is the ability to prioritize torrent downloads. Very handy!

        Jan 22, 2012
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          Emily

          Thanks, Robert! Those features sound impressive. I'll give it a try.

          Oct 13, 2012
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          Emily

          Robert, I've tried prioritizing downloads, and it's a game-changer. Such a time-saver!

          Mar 07, 2017
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        • Mia

          Robert, I completely agree! The ability to prioritize downloads is a game-changer.

          Sep 04, 2021
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        • Henry

          Thanks for the input, Robert. I'll definitely give it a try then!

          Feb 02, 2022
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  • Michael

    Torrent Swapper has been solid on my Windows PC. It's reliable and delivers fast downloads.

    Nov 30, 2007
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    Lisa

    I had some trouble installing Torrent Swapper on my system. Has anyone else faced similar issues?

    Feb 18, 2008
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    • Daniel

      Yes, Lisa. I had some installation difficulties too. However, once installed, it works like a charm!

      May 09, 2008
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    • Michael

      Lisa, make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. It's a prerequisite for Torrent Swapper.

      Nov 12, 2010
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        Thank you, Michael. I'll check if I have the latest version of Java installed.

        Jun 29, 2012
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    • Daniel

      Lisa, if you're facing installation issues, try running the installer as an administrator. It might resolve the problem.

      Jun 08, 2012
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        Yes, Daniel. Running the installer as an administrator fixed the installation issue. Thanks for the suggestion!

        Nov 03, 2020
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    Olivia

    I have been using Torrent Swapper for a while and it has never disappointed me. Great software!

    Aug 31, 2009
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  • Jessica

    Is Torrent Swapper free to use, or is there a subscription fee?

    Apr 18, 2010
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  • Brian

    Torrent Swapper is completely free, Jessica. No subscription fees or hidden costs.

    Aug 07, 2010
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    • Jessica

      Thank you for the information, Brian! That's great to know.

      Jan 23, 2017
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    • Jessica

      You're welcome, Brian! I appreciate the clarification.

      Jan 19, 2022
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    Sophia

    Torrent Swapper is my favorite P2P software. I love how customizable it is!

    Jan 04, 2011
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  • David

    I had a bad experience with Torrent Swapper. It crashed frequently on my system.

    Dec 15, 2011
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  • Benjamin

    Torrent Swapper is great, but it could benefit from a more modern user interface.

    Jul 22, 2013
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  • Emma

    I've been using Torrent Swapper for years, and it's been my go-to software for all my file sharing needs.

    Dec 04, 2013
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    • Benjamin

      Emma, you're right. The user interface could use some improvements to enhance the overall experience.

      Aug 27, 2017
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  • Alex

    Torrent Swapper helped me discover so many new artists through its built-in media player. Love it!

    Dec 30, 2013
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    • David

      Thanks, Alex! I'll reach out to their support team and see if they can help resolve the crashing issue.

      Jun 20, 2019
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  • David

    I reached out to their support team, and they were quite helpful in resolving the crashes. Give it a try!

    Jun 09, 2014
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  • Grace

    Torrent Swapper's speed is impressive. I have no complaints about its performance.

    Aug 31, 2015
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  • Henry

    I've used several P2P software, but Torrent Swapper is definitely among the best!

    Dec 23, 2015
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  • Lucy

    I prefer using Torrent Swapper over other alternatives. It's reliable and easy to use.

    Dec 10, 2016
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    • Henry

      Lucy, have you tried other P2P software as well? How does Torrent Swapper compare?

      Jun 27, 2017
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    • Henry

      Thanks for the input, Lucy. I'll give Torrent Swapper a try and see how it compares to my current software.

      Oct 25, 2020
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      • David

        Henry, their support team was really helpful, and I haven't experienced any crashes ever since.

        Mar 26, 2021
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    Sarah

    Torrent Swapper also has a built-in media player, which makes it convenient to preview downloaded files.

    Jul 23, 2018
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    • Benjamin

      Agreed, Sarah! The media player feature is a nice addition that sets Torrent Swapper apart.

      Jan 26, 2019
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    Jack

    I've been using Torrent Swapper for a few weeks now, and it meets all my P2P file sharing requirements. No complaints.

    Sep 02, 2018
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  • Lily

    I had trouble finding a reliable P2P software until I stumbled upon Torrent Swapper. It's been amazing!

    Sep 14, 2018
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      Jack

      Lily, I completely agree. Torrent Swapper has made my file sharing experience hassle-free.

      Aug 07, 2020
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  • Henry

    Yes, I've tried a few others, but Torrent Swapper stands out in terms of stability and overall performance.

    Mar 28, 2019
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  • Zoe

    Torrent Swapper's community is active and helpful. I always find answers to any questions I have.

    Oct 01, 2019
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    Nathan

    Does Torrent Swapper support magnet links? I prefer them over traditional torrents.

    Jul 15, 2020
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  • Benjamin

    Absolutely, the media player sets Torrent Swapper apart from its competitors.

    Sep 21, 2020
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    Leah

    Torrent Swapper has a clean and intuitive user interface, which makes it easy to navigate. I'm a fan!

    Nov 22, 2020
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  • Mia

    I've been using Torrent Swapper for a long time, and it has been my go-to software for torrent downloads. Never disappoints!

    May 12, 2021
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  • Ethan

    Torrent Swapper is my favorite P2P software. It has all the features I need and works flawlessly.

    Jan 24, 2023
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