Close the window, and qBittorrent will now monitor the feed and start downloads based on your filters. Further Exploration Learn about advanced RSS filtering and rules from the qBittorrent Official Wiki Read a detailed setup guide with community tips on Wotaku.wiki
On the right side of the window, configure your rule parameters:
If you are downloading serialized content, checking the box tells qBittorrent to remember what has already been downloaded. This prevents the client from accidentally downloading duplicate versions of the same file if it is re-uploaded to the feed by a different user. Troubleshooting Common Issues The Feed Status Shows an Error
If qBittorrent’s built‑in RSS downloader is not flexible enough for your needs, you can integrate external tools: add rss feed to qbittorrent
After upgrading to qBittorrent 4.6.0, some users experienced inability to add torrents from RSS feeds, even when the same feeds worked in version 4.5.5. The root cause was a new proxy setting that only applied to fetching RSS, not to downloading the torrent files themselves. If you encounter a similar issue, check your proxy configuration and consider rolling back to a known stable version while waiting for a fix.
Before you begin, ensure you are using the of qBittorrent.
The RSS Reader on its own only shows the feed entries. To turn it into an automatic download engine, you must define . Close the window, and qBittorrent will now monitor
If your feed is not downloading items automatically, check the following configurations:
A new tab will now appear in the main interface next to the "Transfers" tab. Step 2: Add Your RSS Feed URL
Adding the feed lets you view files, but setting up rules lets qBittorrent download them automatically while you sleep. Troubleshooting Common Issues The Feed Status Shows an
Open and go to Tools > Options (or press Alt + O ). Select the RSS category from the left sidebar.
Before adding actual feeds, configure the global RSS options:
: Click the + (plus) icon to create a new rule.
An RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed is essentially a live-updating list of content published by a website. For torrenting, it acts as a real-time notification system that delivers new torrent uploads directly to your client, eliminating the need for manual checking and enabling fully automated downloads.
Click the button located in the top-right corner of the RSS tab. This opens the Automated Downloader rules window. 2. Create a New Rule