Tracker Information

What is a BitTorrent tracker?

A BitTorrent tracker is a server that helps BitTorrent clients communicate. It coordinates file transfers between users (peers) by tracking who is sharing a given torrent. The tracker does not store any files — only information about active swarm participants.

What is OpenTracker?

OpenTracker is a high-performance BitTorrent tracker software created by erdgeist. It is open-source, extremely fast, and minimalist. It can handle millions of connections with minimal resource usage.

How does the tracker work?

A BitTorrent client sends an "announce" request to the tracker with the torrent's info_hash. The tracker responds with a list of peers currently sharing or downloading the same torrent. The tracker only knows: the info_hash, the peer's IP address, and port.

What data does the tracker store?

The tracker only stores active swarms — a list of info_hashes and their associated peers (IP + port). This data is temporary and removed when a peer's session expires. No files, torrent names, or content are stored.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you remove an info_hash?
The tracker automatically removes swarms when all peers' sessions expire. We do not control which torrents are tracked.
Can you see what content is behind a hash?
No. An info_hash is merely a SHA1 digest of the torrent's metadata. The tracker has no information about file contents.
Do you keep IP address logs?
No. We do not keep persistent connection logs. Random IP addresses are inserted into peer lists to protect privacy.
What should copyright holders do?
Since the tracker does not store any files or content, copyright holders should contact the indexing site (e.g., the torrent site), not the tracker. You may, however, submit a report using our form.
Do you have .torrent files?
No. The tracker does not store .torrent files. It only tracks active peer connections.