Deluge is a lightweight BitTorrent client from the Deluge Team, released as Free Software under the GNU GPL v3 and built to run on more than one operating system. The Windows build is version 2.2.0 and takes up 39.5 MB. The installer is fetched from the project's own server, download.deluge-torrent.org.
Free software under the GNU GPL v3
The defining fact about Deluge is its licence. It is Free Software released under the GNU GPL v3, and it is free to download.
What a session with a 39.5 MB client looks like
Deluge is a lightweight, cross-platform torrent client. You install the package, which uses the ID DelugeTeam.Deluge, and then add torrents.
Deluge next to qBittorrent and BiglyBT
Five alternatives are worth a look: qBittorrent, Transmission, FrostWire, BiglyBT and WebTorrent Desktop. Deluge's pitch is a small, free client, so judge it against that when you pick.
What's new in 2.2.0
The current version is 2.2.0, last updated May 2, 2025.
Deluge BitTorrent Client pros and cons
Pros
- Free to download
- Open source under GNU GPL v3
- Lightweight, at 39.5 MB
- Downloads from the official host download.deluge-torrent.org
- Five alternatives are listed for comparison
Cons
- Interface is not shown on this page
- No detailed feature list here
- Not compared with other clients here
Is Deluge BitTorrent Client safe?
Version 2.2.0 of Deluge comes from download.deluge-torrent.org, the project's own server, and the Deluge Team is the publisher. Because the GNU GPL v3 licence keeps the source open, anyone can read the code behind this torrent client. Scan the 39.5 MB file with your own antivirus before you run it.
How to install Deluge BitTorrent Client
- Press the download button to get the official file.
- Run the installer you saved and confirm the Windows security prompt if the publisher matches.
- Follow the setup steps, then start Deluge BitTorrent Client from the Start menu.
