FrostWire suits people on Windows who want a free torrent client that also handles cloud downloads and plays media. The file comes from the official host github.com, and TopDown APK does not host it.
FrostWire LLC and an open GPL-3.0 codebase
FrostWire LLC develops this BitTorrent client, cloud downloader and media player, and its code is public under GPL-3.0. It is free to use, and the developer keeps a site at frostwire.com.
Downloader, torrent client and player in one window
The project describes FrostWire as a cloud downloader, BitTorrent client and media player. The 7.0.3 release adds Telluride Build 44 for video downloads and groundwork for I2P, with a new settings panel in the options dialog.
Version 7.0.3.330 and its size on Windows
The current build is 7.0.3.330, updated on March 26, 2026. The package is 72.3 MB and bundles a JDK 26 runtime.
What's new in 7.0.3.330
Version 7.0.3 puts bounds on image and icon caches to stop memory growth and fixes a crash when non-video URLs were pasted into search. The Peers tab now shows speeds correctly in KB/s.
FrostWire pros and cons
Pros
- Free, with source code under GPL-3.0
- Combines torrent client, cloud downloader and media player
- Bundled JDK 26 runtime
- Memory leak and search crash fixed in 7.0.3
- Download served from github.com
Cons
- 72.3 MB package size
- Screenshots are not available on this page
- No system requirements stated
Is FrostWire safe?
FrostWire LLC publishes the code openly under GPL-3.0, so anyone can read how the client works. As with any torrent client, the files you fetch and share through it are your responsibility, so check them before opening.
How to install FrostWire
- 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 FrostWire from the Start menu.
