Metadata window opens in background for magnet link #9593

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opened 2026-02-21 20:16:18 -05:00 by deekerman · 1 comment

deekerman commented

2026-02-21 20:16:18 -05:00

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Originally created by @andrewvaca on GitHub (Jan 2, 2020).

qBittorrent version and Operating System

qbt 4.2.1, macos 10.14.6 (Mojave)

What is the problem

When adding torrent via magnet link and using "Add torrent link" button, the next window with metadata of torrent and download location opens in the background. This is mostly wrong when running the app in full size of the screen, because the new window is completely hidden under the app and for the user it seems nothing happened.

What is the expected behavior

The new window with metadata should open in foreground as it does when opening .torrent file or direct torrent file link.

Steps to reproduce

Copy any torrent magnet link to clipboard. Open the app. Click on "Add torrent link" (the first button on the toolbar). The magnet link from clipboard should be already in the textarea (if not, paste it). Click on "Download" button to confirm the popup. The new window should open in foreground, but it opens in background.

Extra info(if any)

See the screencast:

Originally created by @andrewvaca on GitHub (Jan 2, 2020). ### qBittorrent version and Operating System qbt 4.2.1, macos 10.14.6 (Mojave) ### What is the problem When adding torrent via magnet link and using "Add torrent link" button, the next window with metadata of torrent and download location opens in the background. This is mostly wrong when running the app in full size of the screen, because the new window is completely hidden under the app and for the user it seems nothing happened. ### What is the expected behavior The new window with metadata should open in foreground as it does when opening .torrent file or direct torrent file link. ### Steps to reproduce Copy any torrent magnet link to clipboard. Open the app. Click on "Add torrent link" (the first button on the toolbar). The magnet link from clipboard should be already in the textarea (if not, paste it). Click on "Download" button to confirm the popup. The new window should open in foreground, but it opens in background. ### Extra info(if any) See the screencast: ![bug](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/7955240/71690663-9d4acc00-2da5-11ea-9523-571a44c0dadf.gif)