Downloading torrents directly in the browser

[nuh]

Ability to torrent directly in the browser instead of having to install and rely on other software would be safer and a good feature for the browser. Brave Browser already has this feature.

[XxFreeLancerxX]

have some sort of download manager or Torrent downloading like brave does.

I think it would be useful since you already have the build in VPN and other relay, and other components, that we could also have torrent downloader, or download manger, something like brave does.

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[Jon]

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[kirk781]

I don't think it's a good think to bloat the browser with unnecessary features. Do one think and do it well. Either case, torrenting in browser would be way limited than what dedicated clients like qbittorrent can offer, so power users will be better off with dedicated clients instead. I don't agree with everything but the kitchen sink approach.

[Jon]

(Note: similar ideas have been merged into this thread)

[Mush-Master]

@kirk781 Why would a torrent feature be bloat? When you download a 'regular' file, Firefox simply downloads it doesn't it? No difference with a torrent file. User clicks, starts downloading, done. Nor does a torrent feature have to be something visible, it can simply pop-up much like the 'download status' icon that appears when you download any other file.

Yes, those who want more control will download dedicated applications (as with anything) to suit their advanced torrent needs. However, most of us just need a download.

You know, today it's all about making one's internet experience as fast, efficient and effective as possible. Mozilla can put a ton of effort in Relays, VPN's and whatnot, but there are many really great services out there already. It's these tiny, simple implementations with which Firefox can tell it's current and aspired users, "Found a torrent? No fuzz, we got your back". Boom, done. Happy user. (Because user does no longer have to go find another application to simply download a torrent file).

Firefox needs users to come back. They're not coming back for a browser with VPN or a Relay. They want intuitive baked-in features like tab grouping, a torrent capability, tracking/ad blocking, fast profile/container switching, effective anti finger printing, split screens, etc. Those are all 'bloat' features that made Firefox's competition rising successes, effectively obliterating Firefox from a 30% market share to a mere 3% today over 15 years.

@nuh 
I fully agree.

[okay_okay]

+1 for this 

[joeytwiddle]

Please note that Webtorrent exists. 

https://webtorrent.io/

You can use it in a browser tab.

Perhaps somebody could make a Firefox extension for it.

[Mush-Master]

I believe the OP was hinting at a baked-in feature. "Brave Browser already has this feature". And I think the emphasis needs to be put on 'feature' and 'already'. Firefox needs to stop being reactive and become proactive and creative. Sounds harsh, but I believe it needs to be said. Not sure if someone at Mozilla is reading the forums and taking note either.

[flaqueman]

I agree with @kirk781 . Torrent downloading is far from being a widespread use of the web. Firefox should focus on web browsing and only web browsing. If we allow torrent, then where's the limit? FTP? Email? Video editing to post on YouTube?

There's already a plethora of softwares that do just that and do it well, even free and open source options. And I'm not even counting the FF extensions.