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Python - qBittorrent IPFilter Updater

Published: 09.05.2025

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Managing IP blocklists manually in qBittorrent can be time-consuming and error-prone. To streamline this process, a Python script has been developed to automate the retrieval, validation, and formatting of IP filter lists.

This guide introduces the script’s capabilities, its key features, and how it improves security-focused torrenting.




Key Features of the Script


The script downloads several recommended blocklists from https://ipblocklist.com   exactly as defined and merges them into a single file compatible with qBittorrent.

  1. List Management:
    Automatically downloads multiple curated lists (e.g., Level 1, Anti-Infringement, Spamhaus DROP) via direct URLs.
  2. Decompression & Parsing:
    Extracts `.gz` archives and reads the contained `.p2p` text.
  3. Validation:
    Checks IP formats and address ranges using Python’s ipaddress module and regular expressions.
  4. Error Logging:
    Logs malformed lines and automatically documents corrections (e.g., missing separators or invalid entries).
  5. Format Conversion:
    Converts valid entries into the qBittorrent-compatible format: IP-START - IP-END , 000 , Description
  6. File Merging:
    All lists are combined into a single file – ideal for maximum compatibility and clarity.
  7. Logging:
    Creates a complete log.txt with date, statistics, warnings, and corrected entries.

The result is a ready-to-use ipfilter.dat file that can be directly integrated into qBittorrent.

Integration with qBittorrent


How to use the generated file in qBittorrent:
  1. Go to: Tools → Options → Connection → IP Filtering
  2. Select the generated ipfilter.dat file
  3. Additionally enable: "Apply to trackers" so that tracker servers are also blocked by the filter lists
  4. Restart qBittorrent to apply the changes

Who Is This Script For?

  1. For privacy-conscious users who want to keep their blocklists up to date regularly
  2. For technically experienced users who want to automate the use of reliable sources
  3. For anyone wanting to avoid manual errors and outdated lists
The script offers an efficient, transparent and privacy-friendly solution for automatically managing IP filters in qBittorrent.

Download


Download the script here or alternatively on GitHub qBittorrent IPFilter Updater  

ipfilter_en.py (5.49 KB)
Date: 2025-05-09
CRC32 Hash: 1197a5b9
SHA-256 Hash: e3781fb6a7198562a12839cc683a970308f86f84fce54fec2e33ed78a09e6195

 

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