Optional minimum peer/seed upload speed #12326

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opened 2026-02-21 22:36:10 -05:00 by deekerman · 1 comment

deekerman commented

2026-02-21 22:36:10 -05:00

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Originally created by @TheSparrowLenz on GitHub (Aug 6, 2021).

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[ X] I have read the feature request section in the contributing guidelines, so I know how to submit a good feature request with the required information
[X ] I have verified that the feature I am requesting is not available in the latest version
[X ] (optional but recommended) I have verified that the feature I am requesting is not available in the latest CI build
[X ] I have checked the frequent/common issues list and searched the issue tracker for similar feature requests (including closed ones) to avoid posting a duplicate
[ X] This request is not a support request or question, both of which are better suited for either the discussions section, forum, or subreddit. The wiki did not contain a suitable solution either

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I have noticed that on popular torrents I sometimes download off of peers/seeds that upload at below KiB/s speeds. These peers/seeds in essence do not contribute to my downloading of the torrent, in fact they are hogging slots for other, faster peers/seeds to occupy.

I would suggest to have a minimal peer/seed upload speed (adjustable) option implemented so those peers/seeds can be discarded if they fail to reach the limit. By discarded I mean stripped from the ability to upload to you, but in the case of peers of course still allowed to download off of you.

This feature could be implemented on a global basis (global limit) but would be enforced on a per torrent basis. So if the peer/seed appears on another torrent with higher speeds, it doesn't get affected for that particular torrent.

I would argue that this enhances the distribution of the torrent (faster downloading allows for faster seeding when done) without being in danger of being labeled as a leech as you do not limit uploads, just downloads.

Makes sense?

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all torrent downloads with qBittorrent

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Originally created by @TheSparrowLenz on GitHub (Aug 6, 2021). # Feature request  ## Checklist  - [ X] I have read the **feature request section** in the [contributing guidelines](https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md), so I know how to submit a good feature request with the required information - [X ] I have verified that the **feature** I am requesting is **not available** in the **[latest version](https://www.qbittorrent.org/download.php)** - [X ] (optional but recommended) I have verified that the **feature** I am requesting is **not available** in the **[latest CI build](https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/actions/workflows/ci.yaml?query=branch%3Amaster+event%3Apush)** - [X ] I have **checked the [frequent/common issues list](https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/projects/2)** and **searched** the issue tracker for similar feature requests (including closed ones) **to avoid posting a duplicate** - [ X] This request is **not a support request or question**, both of which are better suited for either the [discussions section](https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/discussions), [forum](https://qbforums.shiki.hu/), or [subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/qBittorrent/). The [wiki](https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/wiki) did not contain a suitable solution either ## Description  ### Suggestion I have noticed that on popular torrents I sometimes download off of peers/seeds that upload at below KiB/s speeds. These peers/seeds in essence do not contribute to my downloading of the torrent, in fact they are hogging slots for other, faster peers/seeds to occupy. I would suggest to have a minimal peer/seed upload speed (adjustable) option implemented so those peers/seeds can be discarded if they fail to reach the limit. By discarded I mean stripped from the ability to upload to you, but in the case of peers of course still allowed to download off of you. This feature could be implemented on a global basis (global limit) but would be enforced on a per torrent basis. So if the peer/seed appears on another torrent with higher speeds, it doesn't get affected for that particular torrent. I would argue that this enhances the distribution of the torrent (faster downloading allows for faster seeding when done) without being in danger of being labeled as a leech as you do not limit uploads, just downloads. Makes sense? ### Use case all torrent downloads with qBittorrent ### Extra info/examples/attachments ![Screenshot104132](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/2780450/128462896-40f3b702-4ed9-42c1-8a6d-ca65eacec0eb.png)

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2026-02-21 22:36:10 -05:00

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2026-02-21 22:36:20 -05:00

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@thalieht commented on GitHub (Aug 6, 2021):

Duplicate of #13247 #7614 #4755 #4490

Note to other bug handlers: as history has shown, if you lock an issue too fast then OP will simply make a new one instead of saying what they have to say here, so i suggest to wait a few days before locking.
I'd close it but you guys might lose track of it since you insist on locking everything :)

@thalieht commented on GitHub (Aug 6, 2021): Duplicate of #13247 #7614 #4755 #4490 Note to other bug handlers: as history has shown, if you lock an issue too fast then OP will simply make a new one instead of saying what they have to say here, so i suggest to wait a few days before locking. I'd close it but you guys might lose track of it since you insist on locking everything :)