LimeWire allows you to search for multiple files at the same time, available in several different languages, and is most famous for its easeofuse and cross*platform compatibility.

LimeWire still has the following great features:

  • Ease of use. Just install, run, and search.
  • Ability to search by artist, title, genre, or other meta*information.
  • Elegant multiple search tabbed interface.
  • "Swarm" downloads from multiple hosts help you get files faster.
  • Unique "ultrapeer" technology reduces bandwidth requirements for most users.
  • Integrated chat.
  • Browse host feature. Even works through firewalls.
  • Added Bitzi metadata lookup.
  • International versions: Now available in many new languages.
  • Connects to the network using GWebCache, a distributed connection system.
  • Automatic local network searches for lightning*fast downloads. If you're on a corporate or university network, download files from other users on the same network almost instantaneously!
  • Support for MAGNET links that allow you to click on web page links that access Gnutella.

What's New:

  • Based on the latest beta, LimeWire 5.6
  • Ask toolbar has been unbundled
  • Dependencies on LimeWire LLC's servers have been removed
  • Remote settings have been disabled
  • All the features of LimeWire Pro have been switched on for free
  • All adware, spyware, and advertising has been removed.