BitComet

Peer-to-peer downloads are a popular way to save files from the internet, and while their reliability and consistency are only as good as the peers' internet connection, it's good to have a dependable torrent client at your disposal to handle those transfers.

If the number of downloads were to correlate with a program's capabilities, then one would have BitComet among the top performers on that list. There are many reasons why this app is so popular, but perhaps the most obvious one is that it's straightforward to use, all while providing enough functions to offer an attractive package.

This software allows users to download torrent files and make use of peer-to-peer transfers, and to that end, it handles those tasks successfully. Getting started with it is easy, too: add a torrent file to the queue, and it'll start downloading.

Besides that, there are various functionalities one can use to open a torrent file, and clicking the Magnet icon will bring them to the forefront: you can add the HTTP URL of a file, but magnet URLs and torrent hashes also work.

Upon opening a torrent file through the app, you'll notice that you can access many details about it, and a general overview is available in the Summary tab. Information such as download and upload speed, plus the save path and similar data provides users with a quick overview of what they're transferring.

If users want more information about their transfers, the Files tab lists the queue of elements that are downloading. Statistics offers thorough data about your connection, as well as about your machine's drives and memory. Trackers displays the peer exchange and trackers from where your file is fetched.

The tab-based layout makes for a smooth and intuitive navigation process, and to help with ease of use, there's even an Auto Shutdown functionality, which shuts your computer off based on your preferences. This way, you can designate your computer to shut down, reboot, hibernate — and so on — when files finish downloading, or at a specified time.

BitComet is an easy-to-use, accessible torrent client that allows everyone to enjoy the benefits of peer-to-peer downloading, and that's enough of a reason to warrant its popularity.