1. The Pirate Bay: Best overall torrent site

he Pirate Bay has been a crowd favorite for many years and is still widely regarded as one of the best torrent sites. It has managed to deflect countless blocking attempts, and it’s still going strong with over 18 million monthly users on its main site.

On accessing the Pirate Bay, we found at least one seeder for every torrent listed there — no matter how old. We also got speeds of 5 to 6MB/s on most of our downloads.

2. 1337x: Awesome torrent site for movies, television series, and music

While 1337x has been online since 2007, it has recently become very popular with users due to a recent site revamp, which made it easier to navigate and reduced security risks.

Moreover, its wide variety of torrents, spanning movies, TV shows, games, and software, makes it a great overall torrent site. However, it has a relatively smaller library compared to The Pirate Bay.

Based on our analysis, 1337x receives about 53 million users each month. Despite the heavy traffic, it provides impressive download speeds of 3 to 4 Mb/s.

The site’s owners earn money through Bitcoin donations, eliminating the need to host advertisements. As a result, 1337x is one of the best overall torrent sites today.

3. Torrentz2: Best torrent search engine

Unlike The Pirate Bay and 1337x, Torrentz2 is a torrent search engine. This means it indexes files from other P2P torrent websites and lists them for you to browse through. When you find the torrent file you’re looking for on Torrentz2, you can download it directly from the P2P website.

The original Torrentz2 website (named Torrentz) was shut down in 2016 due to legal issues, but its clone has risen to prominence and receives more than 10 million hits per month.

During our tests, Torrentz2 helped us find obscure titles on torrent sites we never knew existed. However, since it redirects you to other websites, we don’t recommend using it without a VPN, as these third-party sites could compromise your safety.

4. YTS: Our recommended torrent website for downloading HD movies

YTS has quickly become the go-to torrent site for anyone looking to download movies and TV shows. The site specializes in HD-quality movie torrents optimized for different devices and bandwidth requirements.

Not only can you download movie torrents at speeds between 2 to 3 MB/s, but you can also stream them on the website. The site is designed beautifully and features minimal ad intrusion.

If you’re looking for obscure movies that are difficult to find, this is one of the top torrent sites to check out. In fact, it’s the only torrent site where we could find movies like 12 Angry Men in 1080p.

YTS has been hit with numerous lawsuits in the past, resulting in the site handing over user info to various organizations. With that in mind, we wouldn’t recommend using it without a bulletproof VPN like NordVPN to protect your data.


5. EZTV: Torrent site that focuses on TV shows

If you want high-definition episodes of your favorite shows, EZTV is one of the best torrent sites to check out. While its library isn’t as large as some other torrent sites on this list, there are hardly any TV shows you won’t find on this site.

Thanks to its active community — clocking in at around 20 million monthly visitors — the seeder/leecher ratio is pretty decent. While ad intrusion is sometimes annoying, its library size and download speed of 2 to 3 MB/s somewhat make up for it.

We were particularly impressed by the availability of classics, like Midsomer Murders, which are otherwise only available on platforms like BBC iPlayer.

6. LimeTorrents: Superb torrent site for new releases

LimeTorrents is one of the best torrent sites for new releases. It has been around since 2009, and its library can give even The Pirate Bay a run for its money.

The average download speed on LimeTorrents is 3 to 4 MB/s, and the site has close to 20 million users a month. With a seamless interface and a very good seeder/leecher ratio on new torrents, it’s a solid choice for torrenters everywhere.

What we like most about LimeTorrents compared to other torrent sites is that you can stream movies on the site instead of downloading them. This saves you a lot of time waiting for downloads to finish. In our tests, we found the streaming to be reliable, too.

However, LimeTorrents displays many ads, which can make browsing the website quite annoying. Moreover, the website is blocked in several countries, including the UK and France, so you’ll need a top-notch VPN provider, like NordVPN, to access it.


7. FitGirl Repacks: The best for the latest game torrents

FitGirl is the go-to site for serious gamers who want the latest and most authentic gaming torrents. The games are as close to the original as you can get. According to FitGirl, most games are 100% lossless and MD5 perfect.

More importantly, the games are compressed to almost 90% of their initial size. This means faster downloads.

Also, every game has a summary of requirements and features, such as the HDD space and RAM space required, installation time, and a description for each game. There’s also a “Monthly Archive” section that makes it easy to find any specific game you may be looking for.


8. Torrends: A unique torrent website

Like Torrentz2, Torrends tracks torrents from popular sites like The Pirate Bay and 1337x. It’s yet another torrent search engine that saves you a lot of time and effort.

The download speed and all other relevant metrics are the same as you’d find on the specific site Torrends.to pulls data from. We love the seamless design and the minimal ad intrusion of this site.

With a little under five million hits a month and a great What’s Trending section, Torrends.to could be a good choice if you’re looking for obscure titles.



9. Torrent Downloads: Good torrent site for obscure and forgotten titles


Torrent Downloads used to be one of the most popular torrent sites. However, its popularity has declined due to the growth of The Pirate Bay and 1337x. Moreover, it’s also been targeted by law enforcement agencies and remains unavailable in many regions.

Despite this, Torrent Downloads is an excellent choice if you’re looking for old gaming titles and movies, especially ones popular in Asia. We managed to get speeds of between 2 to 3 MB/s, even on older titles.

One major downside of using Torrent Downloads is the consistent ad intrusion. It even opens up new advertisement tabs, which can be annoying. Thankfully, you can block ads and declutter your Torrent Downloads browsing experience with NordVPN’s Threat Protection.

10. IPTorrents: Awesome private torrenting site that requires a donation to enter


IPTorrents is one of the biggest private torrenting sites, boasting a vast library, an active community, and virtually no ad intrusion. But you’ll need an invitation to access it.

Getting into IPTorrents also requires a Bitcoin donation, which means fewer malicious users are on the platform. Moreover, most torrents on the site are legitimate.

Private torrenting sites generally have significantly higher streaming speeds than public ones because members must comply with seeding quotas. Despite the high level of security, we recommend encrypting your connection with NordVPN before accessing IPTorrents or any other private torrent site.


11. Bibliotik: A torrent site for ebook lovers

Bibliotik is the largest private torrenting site for downloading ebooks. Whether you’re an undergraduate doing research or just looking for obscure books like the Nick Stone series, Bibliotik is bound to have what you need.

With a library size and a traffic count clocking in the hundreds of thousands, it’s easily one of the top torrent sites. Unfortunately, Bibliotik is not currently accepting new members.


12. TorrentFunk: Great source of magnet links

TorrentFunk recently underwent a major revamp, reducing ads and improving its overall user experience. As a result, it’s moved up from the “Torrent Sites to Avoid” section and is now ranking among our best torrent sites.

We particularly like its great library of magnet links for direct torrent downloads. Moreover, all the files on TorrentFunk are separated into different categories, and you can access a list of the most recent and popular files from the homepage.

13. Nyaa.si: Best for anime

Nyaa is a dedicated anime torrent site. It has a variety of anime, from raw anime to English dubs, that are of excellent quality and synchronized well. It can compete with some of the best free anime streaming sites.

Roughly 46 million anime fans visit Nyaa monthly, ensuring a healthy seeder-to-leecher ratio. We downloaded the latest anime shows on Nyaa super fast, and the quality was superb.

To get the torrents with the most seeds (which results in faster downloads), click on the up arrow in the header of the table. This will arrange the anime torrents in descending order based on download speed (number of seeders).

14. isoHunt: Reliable site with a variety of torrents

isoHunt has been serving torrents to users for a long time. It has a vast library of different content that’s updated frequently. You can expect TV shows, ebooks, software, movies, games, and so much more on isoHunt.

We especially like that the game selection is well-updated and has some of the latest games, such as Alien Descent. However, be prepared to click through several pop-up tabs when navigating the website.

15. Demonoid: A popular and trusted torrent website among the torrent community

Demonoid is a long-standing torrent site. It has a simple and user-friendly interface with everything, from torrents to a forum. However, Demonoid requires users to sign up for an account to access its torrents.

This is to ensure that it maintains a trusted community of loyal users who contribute to the site. For this reason, the torrents are of high quality, with many seeders and few leechers. Sign-ups to the site are usually closed.

You must wait for the next open sign-up season to access it. To keep track of when the site opens the door for new users, we encourage you to hang out in the Demoinoid subreddit (r/Demonoid).

Unfortunately, users in certain parts of the world, such as Australia and some Asian countries, are blocked from accessing Demonoid. You can use NordVPN to bypass geo-restrictions and access Demonoid.

16. RuTracker: Russian torrent site with a vast library

RuTracker is a Russian-owned torrent site that has existed for eons. It boasts a massive library of different content ranging from TV shows to apps. It also has obscure content, such as music production plugins.

Unlike other torrent sites that close sign-ups, users can register with RuTracker at any time and join its community of 15 million users. Just be sure to read the numerous rules and adhere to them to avoid a ban.

The site is safe to use, according to our tests and the feedback from Reddit users.

17. TorLock: Torrent website with no fake torrents

TorLock is a gaming torrent site that places a premium on security. It has a no-fake torrent policy and rewards any community member who finds a fake torrent with $1.

In addition to the latest games, TorLock even features some older games that are harder to find. However, the website is blocked in some countries. Hence, you’ll need NordVPN’s unblocking capabilities to access TorLock.

18. DirtyTorrents: Great categorization of torrents

Like Torrentz2 and Torrends, DirtyTorrents also indexes other P2P torrent sites and lists search results in an orderly and convenient manner. We particularly like its extensive categorization of content and simple user interface.

Not looking for something specific? You can visit the “Recent” category to find all the content uploaded in the last 24 hours. This includes movies, games, apps, adult films, music, and more. DirtyTorrents has an extensive library of software tools.

However, using a VPN is important when accessing DirtyTorrents since it redirects you to other potentially unsafe websites. Moreover, some of the movies and software listed on the platform are copyrighted, and downloading them could land you in legal trouble. We strongly recommend using NordVPN when visiting this site.

19. Bitport: Great for downloading torrents in the cloud

When using Bitport, you download torrent files to a cloud server and access them from there. Hence, the torrent file is never downloaded onto your device, preventing malware infections.

Moreover, Bitport allows you to torrent from your iPhone or Android since files are downloaded to the cloud, not your device. We particularly like the option to stream movies and shows while downloading the torrent file.

However, unlike other torrent sites, you will need to create an account to download torrents from Bitport.

20. idope: Simple site with a vast library of torrents

idope is a frequently updated torrenting site with a wide array of content, including movies, TV shows, music, anime, games, and more. There’s also a handy “Trending” filter that allows you to discover new content.

We found that idope has a decent amount of seeders for its files, allowing us to download content quickly. It also has the latest content, like newly released episodes of Secret Invasion and Adobe InDesign 2023. idope may contain copyrighted content, so accessing it can get you in trouble, depending on where you live.

Regardless of where you live, we recommend using NordVPN to hide your IP address and protect your privacy when visiting torrent sites.

21. YourBittorrent: Simple site with verified torrents

YourBittorrent is a simple site with all the latest torrents on its homepage. From TV shows to anime, you’ll find the latest releases on this site.

The site gets its torrents from multiple sources, giving you several options to choose from. We also like that it has verified torrents that are safe for download. You’ll find the latest verified torrents in the “New & Verified” section.

22. AniDex: Great anime alternative to Nyaa

AniDex is an anime torrent website that’s updated frequently. You can expect to find anime dubs, pictures, audio, games, and manga. It has a great library with subtitles but is not as vast as Nyaa.

If you don’t find a specific anime title on Nyaa, AniDex is a great place to look. It’s important to note that some users have encountered malware like Trojans on the site.

If you have to download content from AniDex, use an effective VPN with malware protection like NordVPN.

23. Public Domain Torrents: Free movies that are legal to download

Public Domain Torrents is a legal site where you can download movies for free. These movies are in the public domain. So, you shouldn’t be too concerned about breaking the law when downloading torrent files from this site.

Unfortunately, you won’t find the latest movies on Public Domain Torrents. However, there are old movies such as Sherlock Holmes, Charlie Chaplin, and other classics to keep you entertained.

24. REDacted: Invite-only torrent tracker for music

RED is a private torrent tracker with a massive music library (2,000,000+ torrents). Of course, being a private tracker, you’ll need to pass an interview that gauges your knowledge of music to get in.

Sometimes, you can get an invite from other members of RED’s official IIRC channel, but that’s rare. Downloads are usually fast since all torrents are well-seeded by the community.

The platform is also safe since uploads are verified to ensure they are free of malware. Regardless, you’ll want to protect your identity using NordVPN when visiting RED.

25. MyAnonaMouse: Best private tracker for ebooks and audiobooks

MyAnonaMouse is another private tracker dedicated to providing users with free ebooks and audiobooks. It has legal books, comics, music, and magazines in its library of over 60,000 torrents.

Like most renowned private trackers, MyAnonaMouse has an interview process that prospects have to pass to be admitted to the site. You can find available interview time slots on the site’s homepage.

Fortunately, MyAnonaMouse is more lenient during interviews than other trackers like RED. However, if you score an invite, read the rules carefully and abide by them. Otherwise, it’s easy to get suspended or banned.

26. GazelleGames: Private torrent site for games

GazelleGames is a members-only torrent site that hosts more than 60,000 verified and authentic game torrents. It boasts an active community of seeders that help to speed up downloads.

However, getting a GazelleGames membership is not easy. You need a pre-existing member to invite you. You can scour Reddit forums to find an existing member willing to give you an invite. If you’re lucky, you can even get a free membership without an invite, but GamesGazelle rarely opens its membership.

27. CRO: Best torrent site for PC games

If you’re a PC gaming enthusiast, CRO is a website you must check out. It features a great collection of game torrents that almost always work. Moreover, it has a clean and simple interface, which makes finding any game a breeze.

We only found games released in 2021 or earlier when we visited CRO. So, it’s not the best site for the latest torrents. Additionally, getting to your desired torrent files requires clicking through several pop-ups, which is rather cumbersome.

But if you’re looking for classic PC titles on a relatively malware-free website, CRO is a great pick. Of course, there’s no guarantee that all torrents on the site are safe, which is why we recommend using NordVPN when visiting CRO.