Torch (web browser)
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Torch was a Chromium-based web browser and Internet suite developed by the North Carolina–based Torch Media.[3] As of November 2022, downloads for Torch are no longer available, and upon clicking the download button, users are redirected to the Torch Search extension on the Chrome Web Store.
Developer(s) | Torch Media Inc. |
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Initial release | June 18, 2012 (2012-06-18) |
Final release | |
Operating system | Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10[2] |
Platform | IA-32 |
Size | 82.3 MB |
Available in | English, French, Spanish, Turkish, Italian, Portuguese, German |
Type | Web browser, BitTorrent client |
License | Freeware, adware |
Website | torchbrowser |
The browser handles common Internet-related tasks such as displaying websites, sharing websites via social networks, downloading torrents, accelerating downloads and grabbing online media, all directly from the browser.[4] Torch Browser is commercial freeware.[5]
Torch is based on the Chromium source code[6] and is compatible with all add-ons and extensions available in the Chrome store. On June 18, 2013, Torch announced that it had surpassed ten million active users.[7]
Torrent site The Pirate Bay has run paid endorsements for Torch on their website.[8]