Built-in search and catalog
Type a title and MediaGet searches torrent files and magnet links for you, with a browsable catalog instead of visiting many separate websites.
MediaGet – Make Digital Downloads Simple.
MediaGet is a free torrent client from MediaGet LLC that puts search, downloading and playback in one window. Find a file through its built-in catalog or paste a magnet link, download it with the BitTorrent protocol, then preview videos while they download. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android. This independent guide covers the official download, setup without unwanted extras, compatibility, antivirus warnings and safer alternatives, so you can decide with all the facts.
Features
Eight capabilities, from finding a file to watching it. Scroll sideways or use the arrows.
Type a title and MediaGet searches torrent files and magnet links for you, with a browsable catalog instead of visiting many separate websites.
Open a .torrent file or paste a magnet link from any source and MediaGet adds it to your download list straight away.
A built-in player can preview a video before the download finishes, so you can check you picked the right file.
Pause, resume, reorder and prioritise downloads, choose the save folder and set speed limits so torrents don’t slow down everything else.
The Windows setup file is only about 4 MB. It fetches the rest during installation, so you’re up and running in a couple of minutes.
Official builds exist for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android phones and tablets, with the same idea on every platform.
Follow a show or a series of files and MediaGet can notify you when something new appears in its catalog.
The interface is available in English, Russian, Spanish, Turkish and other languages, matching the official website.
Download
One official source, four platforms. Choose yours — each button opens MediaGet’s own page in this tab.
Opens the official Windows page on mediaget.com in this tab.
Opens the official macOS page on mediaget.com.
Opens the official Linux page on mediaget.com.
Opens MediaGet on Google Play.
The official installer may offer optional third-party software, and Microsoft Defender flags MediaGet as a potentially unwanted bundler (PUABundler:Win32/MediaGet). Read each setup screen, decline offers you don’t want, and keep your antivirus switched on.
How to download
Follow the line — it fills in as you scroll.
Step 1
Windows 7–11, macOS, Linux or Android 7.0+. Torrents need free disk space for whatever you download, so check your drive first.
Step 2
Pick Windows, macOS, Linux or Android in the download panel. Each one has its own official page and package.
Step 3
The button opens MediaGet’s own install page in this same tab. From there, the official site serves the installer.
Step 4
Save the file to your Downloads folder. On Windows it’s a small online installer (about 4 MB online installer).
Step 5
The installer should come from mediaget.com and be signed by MediaGet. Delete files with film or game names in them — they’re repackaged bundles.
What it does
Search the catalog, open a .torrent file or paste a magnet link.
MediaGet joins the swarm and downloads pieces from many peers at once.
Preview while it downloads, then keep the finished file in your folder.
MediaGet is a BitTorrent client with a twist: instead of expecting you to find torrent files on separate websites, it adds its own search and catalog inside the app. It was created by the Russian company MediaGet LLC and became one of the more widely used torrent clients, especially in Eastern Europe.
Under the hood it does what every torrent client does: it reads a .torrent file or magnet link, finds other computers sharing the same content, downloads small pieces from many of them at once and checks each piece so the finished file is complete and uncorrupted. What MediaGet adds is a friendlier front end: a catalog to browse, a search box and a player.
It’s aimed at people who want torrents to feel as simple as a streaming app. Experienced users often prefer leaner open-source clients. Read how we research on our about page.
Installation & first use
The Windows setup wizard in four screens. The ticks show the choices we recommend.
Step 1
Double-click the downloaded file. Windows asks for permission to make changes — this is the normal User Account Control prompt.
Step 2
MediaGet’s setup may show extra programs, such as a browser or antivirus. Read every screen and untick or decline them if you don’t want them.
Step 3
Pick the download folder and decide whether MediaGet starts with Windows. Turning off autostart keeps your PC faster at boot.
Step 4
MediaGet opens when setup ends. Use search, open a .torrent file or paste a magnet link to start your first download.
On Mac: open the .dmg and drag MediaGet into Applications. On Android: install from Google Play, then allow storage access when asked so downloads can be saved.
Compatibility
Supported, unsupported and unconfirmed platforms. Website browser support is not the same as app support.
| Platform | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 and 10 (32/64-bit) | Supported | Main platform; online installer about 4 MB. |
| Windows 8.1, 8 and 7 | Supported | Listed as supported; older systems may lack security updates. |
| macOS | Supported | Version 3.118 as a .dmg. Apple Silicon support unconfirmed. |
| Linux | Supported | Official install page; supported distributions unconfirmed. |
| Android 7.0 and newer | Supported | Google Play or official APK. |
| Android TV / Smart TV | Unconfirmed | The official site has a Smart TV page; we haven’t verified models. |
| iPhone and iPad | Not available | No iOS app; Apple doesn’t allow torrent clients in the App Store. |
| Windows XP / Vista | Unconfirmed | Mentioned by some download sites; not recommended. |
On every platform, a router or firewall that blocks incoming connections can slow torrents down. Allowing MediaGet when Windows Firewall asks (on private networks) and keeping your router’s UPnP setting enabled usually helps peers connect to you.
Typical Windows requirements are modest — a 1 GHz processor and a few hundred megabytes of RAM — but you’ll need plenty of free disk space for downloads and a stable internet connection.
Pros and cons
MediaGet is convenient, but it comes with real trade-offs you should know about.
Comparison
The same criteria for each app. Versions checked on November 10, 2026; “Unconfirmed” means we couldn’t verify it.
| MediaGet | qBittorrent | Transmission | Free Download Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, ad-supported | Free | Free | Free |
| Source code | Closed | Open source (GPL) | Open source | Closed |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
| Built-in search | Yes, own catalog | Yes, via search plugins | No | No |
| Built-in player | Yes | No (sequential download) | No | Preview only |
| Bundled offers in installer | Yes, optional | No | No | Unconfirmed |
| Antivirus PUA warnings | Common | No | No | Unconfirmed |
| Latest version (checked) | 3.01.4350 | 5.2.2 (June 2026) | 4.1.3 (June 2026) | Unconfirmed |
If you value privacy and a clean install, qBittorrent or Transmission are the safest picks. MediaGet’s advantage is convenience. Our guide MediaGet alternatives compares them in more depth.
Troubleshooting
Defender and other scanners flag MediaGet as a potentially unwanted bundler. Don’t disable your protection. Either accept the scanner’s decision and use an open-source client, or make sure you downloaded from mediaget.com and not a repackaged file.
There are no active seeds for that file, or your firewall is blocking MediaGet. Check the seed count, allow MediaGet when Windows Firewall asks, and try a more popular source.
Few peers, a busy network or speed limits in settings. Remove upload/download limits, avoid Wi-Fi congestion and give popular files time to connect to more peers.
An optional offer was accepted during setup. Reset the browser’s homepage and search engine in its settings and uninstall the extra program in Settings › Apps.
The file uses a codec the built-in player doesn’t support, or it isn’t complete. Let it finish, then open it in a free player such as VLC.
An older copy signed differently is installed, or the APK is from another site. Uninstall the old app and install from Google Play or the official APK page.
Editorial perspectives
Labelled editorial use cases based on our research — not user reviews or ratings.
If torrent sites feel confusing, MediaGet’s single search box and built-in player make the process approachable — as long as you decline the extras during setup.
The Android app is a convenient way to fetch large legal files on Wi-Fi. Check storage space and battery usage, and install from Google Play.
If you want open-source code, no ads and fine-grained control, qBittorrent or Transmission are better matches.
FAQ
Yes. MediaGet is free to download and use on every platform. It is ad-supported, and the Windows installer may offer optional third-party software, which you can decline.
From the official website, mediaget.com, or Google Play for Android. Our buttons open those official pages. Avoid installers named after films or games (for example “moviename_id1234ids1s.exe”): these are MediaGet bundles distributed by third-party sites.
Version 3.01.4350 for Windows (listed September 23, 2026), 3.118 for macOS and 2.0.403 for Android (November 7, 2026). Builds update frequently, so the official site always has the newest.
MediaGet is not a virus, but Microsoft Defender and many other antivirus programs classify it as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) because of bundled offers, ads and changes it can make. Install it only if you’re comfortable with that, decline every optional offer, and never turn off your antivirus to install it.
Defender detects MediaGet installers as PUABundler:Win32/MediaGet — a bundler that can install additional programs. Defender is doing its job. If you want a torrent client without that risk, open-source options such as qBittorrent or Transmission don’t include bundles.
The software itself is legal; torrenting is a normal file-sharing technology. What matters is the content. Downloading or sharing copyrighted films, music or games without permission is illegal in most countries. Use MediaGet for free and properly licensed content.
Yes. The official installer supports Windows 7 to 11, 32-bit and 64-bit. The install process is the same on Windows 10 and 11.
Install it from Google Play, or download the APK from the official site’s Android page. It needs Android 7.0 or newer. The Android app is published by Global Microtrading PTE. LTD.
Open Settings › Apps, uninstall MediaGet and any programs that were installed at the same time, then check startup apps and your browser’s homepage and search engine. Our uninstall guide covers every step.
MediaGet can download any file shared by torrent, including games. Only download games that are free or that the publisher allows to be shared. Pirated game files are also a common source of malware.
No account is needed to search, download or play files. The program runs locally and connects to other peers using the BitTorrent protocol.
Discussions on forums such as Reddit mostly focus on antivirus warnings and bundled offers, and many experienced users recommend open-source clients instead. Our Reddit guide summarises the common questions.
MediaGet 3.01.4350 for Windows · macOS · Linux · Android 2.0.403 · free and ad-supported.