About this guide
We don’t quote individual posts or invent opinions. Instead, we’ve grouped the questions that come up again and again in community discussions about MediaGet — on Reddit, Malwarebytes and other forums — and answered them from verifiable sources.
“Is MediaGet a virus?”
Not in the classic sense: it’s a working torrent client. But security vendors widely classify it as a potentially unwanted application, and Microsoft Defender detects its installer as PUABundler:Win32/MediaGet. See Is MediaGet safe?
“MediaGet appeared on my PC — I never installed it”
A common story. It usually means a download from a third-party site — often a file named after a film, game or program — was actually a MediaGet installer. Remove it with our uninstall guide and download software only from official sources.
“Should I allow MediaGet in Defender?”
We don’t recommend overriding your antivirus. If you want MediaGet, download it from mediaget.com and decline offers; if Defender still blocks it, consider that a reason to use a different client.
MediaGet 3.01.4350
Free · Windows, macOS, Linux, Android · opens the official website.
“What should I use instead?”
The most common recommendation in torrent communities is qBittorrent: open source, no ads and a plugin-based search engine. Transmission is the popular minimalist choice. Our alternatives guide compares them.
“Why is my MediaGet download slow or stuck?”
Usually too few seeders, a firewall blocking connections, or speed limits in settings. Check the peer count, allow MediaGet through Windows Firewall on private networks and remove limits.
“Can I get in trouble for using MediaGet?”
Using the software isn’t illegal; downloading copyrighted content without permission is, in most countries. Your IP address is visible to other peers, and rights holders do monitor popular torrents.
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Is it free? | Yes, ad-supported |
| Is it open source? | No |
| Does it have an iPhone app? | No |
| Is there an Android app? | Yes, version 2.0.403 |
| Best alternative? | qBittorrent |
Community advice varies and changes over time. When in doubt, rely on official sources and your antivirus rather than a single forum post.
“Is there MediaGet for Mac or Android?”
Yes. The official site offers macOS (version 3.118) and Linux builds, and the Android app is on Google Play. There’s no iPhone version.
“Are files from MediaGet safe?”
The client doesn’t vet what other people share. Videos and music are lower risk; executables, “cracks” and archives with passwords are the most common carriers of malware. Scan anything you download, and avoid running programs from unknown uploaders.
Download MediaGet 3.01.4350
Free · Windows, macOS, Linux and Android. The button opens the official MediaGet website in this tab.
