qBittorrent Portable – Include Python for Search Feature

Hello John T. Haller (@JohnTHaller) and the PortableApps Community

I want to raise a concern and suggest an improvement regarding qBittorrent Portable:

When using the Search feature in qBittorrent Portable, the app tries to install Python on the host system.

This behavior breaks PortableApps’ own guidelines, because the app modifies the host system rather than being fully self-contained.

According to the Portable App Guidelines, a portable app:

• “doesn’t require additional software on the PC”
• “is self-contained in a single directory”

Proposal / Request

Please include a portable version of Python inside the qBittorrent Portable package.
By bundling a Python interpreter (e.g., the embeddable or portable build) within the app folder, the Search feature would work without installing anything on the host machine.
This would make qBittorrent Portable fully compliant with the PortableApps standard.

Why This Matters

• Improves usability: Users who want to use Search wouldn’t need to install Python manually.
• Maintains portability: The app remains “plug-and-play,” without modifying host systems.
• Aligns with PortableApps values: Adhering to the official guidelines increases trust and consistency.

Thank you very much for considering this request. I believe it would be a valuable improvement for many users.