Xunlei (迅雷) : China's dominant P2P download manager and cloud download tool.

China's dominant download manager and cloud-download tool. Xunlei accelerates downloads through P2P technology and offers cloud storage for downloaded files. It has been an essential utility for Chinese PC users for over a decade.

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.