The best newsreader
Momentum Newsreader presented
You are already registered with a Usenet provider and are now looking for the right newsreader? Then Momentum is the right place for you.
About the Momentum Newsreader
The Momentum Client is a newsreader from Holmez. The software is available for Windows, Mac and Linux and offers some great features, such as a preview function or the intelligent search function.
And the best thing is: Momentum is completely free!

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How Momentum works
After downloading Momentum, follow the installation instructions. The first time you start the newsreader, all you have to do is log in to your Usenet provider.
By the way: If you don’t have a Usenet provider yet, you can find the best provider for unlimited high-speed downloads in our comparison.
And you’re ready to go! In the tutorial, the Momentum developers explain how to get your desired files.
The advantages of Momentum
The newsreader works very simply. But what can Momentum actually do? Here are all the major advantages of the newsreader.
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High-speed downloads
Momentum is the fastest newsreader for your downloads! It doesn’t just get everything it can from your Internet connection. With the “Parallel download” function, you can simply download several files at the same time.
Intelligent search function
Thanks to suitable search suggestions while you are still typing and various filter functions, you will quickly find what you are looking for. Even if you don’t really know that yourself yet…
Download preview
With Momentum you won’t waste any more data volume! You can use the preview function to download and view a small preview of your file.
Community Features
Together we are strong. Momentum has a number of community features. For example, you can rate, comment on or recommend files.
And that’s by no means all! Momentum has many other great features, e.g. you can mark favorites with a heart to make them easier to find again. In the live feed, you can find out all the latest news immediately, so you won’t miss any new comments or publications.
And with all its advantages, it also looks really good and clear. Curious? Just take a look at the free newsreader!
Momentum Newsreader free download
The Momentum newsreader is super easy to download for Windows, Mac and Linux.
You can either find the file on the Momentum website or simply click here on your operating system:
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The latest functions of Momentum:
- Possibility to use hashtags
- Notifications: You can activate various notifications for yourself, e.g. completion of a download, system notifications, notification of new results for saved searches: If you have searched for something, found nothing but saved your search, you will receive a notification as soon as relevant results for your search appear.
- Similar downloads: You will be shown even more precise results when searching for similar downloads.
Features of the Plus version:
- An integrated category view: With this function you can easily sort the search by category. You can also use these categories to search and browse the content more easily.
- Filter function: The results can be filtered by language, uploader, time period and file size. For example, you can keep an eye on your monthly data usage.
- Streaming function via Holmez
- Access to even more newsgroups: With Momentum Plus you have even more search options thanks to an additional search index.
- Mosaic preview: This allows you to view the contents of a file first and only then download it.
- Possibility to save your own searches / favorites: If you regularly carry out the same searches, then this function is just for you. With one click you can save your favorite searches and your favorite files. It will then be easier for you to call them up again later and check for new results/updates.
- Access to the text newsgroups
- Comment function
- Adjustable bandwidth
- Quality assessment

Alexander Dam
Usenet Expert since 2015
Technology evangelist and always on the lookout for the latest trends on the web
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