1337x Qbittorrent Search Plugin Page

The built-in 1337x plugin in qBittorrent is often outdated.
Use this instead:

Crucial Note: qBittorrent does not search natively. It relies on a Python backend. If you haven't used search before:

  • Alternative method:

  • Let’s address the elephant in the room. Torrenting copyrighted material without permission is illegal in many jurisdictions. The tool itself (qBittorrent and the plugin) is 100% legal. It is just software. How you use it determines the legality.

    Make sure your qBittorrent client is up to date, as this will ensure compatibility with the latest search plugin updates. 1337x qbittorrent search plugin

    The 1337x plugin plugs a major gap in qBittorrent’s default plugin list, giving you access to one of the most active and vetted torrent communities on the web.


    While the search plugin is manual, you can combine the logic of 1337x with qBittorrent’s RSS reader for automation. The built-in 1337x plugin in qBittorrent is often outdated

    This turns your client into a "DVR" for torrents, scanning for new content every hour.

  • Check recent commits/issues to ensure active maintenance.
  • Test in a safe environment (no private data) and monitor network activity.