Xunlei (迅雷) : Download manager using peer-to-peer acceleration for HTTP, BitTorrent and eDonkey transfers.

Founded in 2003 by Shenzhen Xunlei, the download client pairs peer-to-peer sharing with company-run servers to speed up big file transfers.

Desktop and mobile apps handle HTTP, BitTorrent and eDonkey transfers, resume interrupted tasks, and sync with a cloud drive; a NAS edition runs on home servers.

Paid Platinum and Super VIP tiers unlock faster server-assisted speeds and larger cloud quotas. An international version exists for overseas users, though menus and support stay in Chinese.

Does Xunlei collect user data?

Xunlei collects download history, device info, and network data. As a Chinese company, it complies with Chinese data laws for user data. The P2P protocol inherently shares your IP with other peers. Cloud subscription stores files on Xunlei servers.

Is Xunlei legal in the US?

Xunlei itself is legal, but its P2P downloading features have been associated with copyright infringement. It has been sued by US media companies. Users should be cautious about downloading copyrighted content. The company has tried to pivot to legal cloud services.

Can I use Xunlei from the US?

Xunlei (xunlei.com) is accessible globally but the interface is Chinese-only. It is primarily used for downloading files via P2P and cloud acceleration. US users may face slower speeds due to limited overseas servers. Registration requires Chinese phone number.