uTorrent Gains Popularity, Azureus Loses Ground.

The percentages in the table indicate the install base of the most popular BitTorrent clients:

Rank
Application
Installed on % Desktops


1.
uTorrent
5.56%


2.
BitTorrent (a.k.a. mainline)
2.28%


3.
Azureus
2.11%


4.
Bitcomet
1.89%


5.
Bitlord
1.27%

Perhaps an even more important comment on the data collection for this report, uTorrent doesn't necessarily use the Windows registry. So the real install rate for uTorrent might be even higher. Also, Azureus is a true multi-platform client, whilst this test is only for windows based systems.


In summing up we think it is (despite all the flaws) safe to say that uTorrent is becoming more popular while Azureus is losing ground. Whether this is due to negative factors affecting Azureus (such as the rebranding to Vuze, Java or the heavy use of resources), or positive factors around the mainline and µTorrent clients (such as the small install size, and low system requirements) it certainly shows a slide for Azureus.