In addition to downloading data linked to .torrent files, Azureus allows users to view, publish and share original DVD and HD quality video content.

However, the Vuze software added in more recent versions is proprietary and users are required to accept these more restrictive license terms.

The blue poison dart frog (Dendrobates azureus) was chosen as the logo and name of the brand by co-creator Tyler Pitchford.

This choice was due to Latin names of poison dart frogs being used as codenames for his development projects.

While it still states that the "Azureus Application" is available under the GPL, completing installation requires the user to agree to the terms of the "Vuze Platform," which include restrictions on use, reverse-engineering,[13] and sublicensing.

[14] As with many similar licenses, the Azureus licence includes a prohibition on use of the software by people "under the age of 18.

[citation needed] Maintenance and development of Vuze ground to a halt in early 2017, with no new releases or commits being made since April, featured content becoming inaccessible, and users reporting outdated antivirus definitions.

[18] The two main developers left the project and focused their efforts on a fork called BiglyBT,[19] which removed Vuze's premium and proprietary features[20] such as DVD burning, gaming promotions, the video-sharing content network, and the installer's advertisements.