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ExtraTorrent.cc

The phrase refers to the homepage of , which was once one of the world's most popular BitTorrent indexing sites. The site officially shut down permanently on May 17, 2017 . Overview of ExtraTorrent (ET)

Reason:

While the exact reason was never fully disclosed by the operator, "SaM," it occurred during a period of intense legal crackdowns on major torrent sites like KickassTorrents and Torrentz.eu. Current Status and Clones ExtraTorrent

• “The Rise and Fall of Major Torrent Sites: A Case Study of ExtraTorrent”
• “How BitTorrent Changed Digital Distribution of Media”
• “Piracy vs. Streaming: The Transformation of the Entertainment Industry”

• Malware and Viruses: Some torrents may contain malware or viruses, so download with caution.
• Copyright Infringement: Be aware that downloading copyrighted content without permission is illegal in many jurisdictions.

Key Aspects of BitTorrent Systems

Encourage copyright infringement

– Torrent sites that distribute commercial movies, music, software, and games without permission violate intellectual property laws. “The Rise and Fall of Major Torrent Sites:

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The "hot" designation usually referred to the "Hot Torrents" section on Page 1, which featured the most popular and recently uploaded verified content from renowned release groups like , ettv , and ethd . Safe Alternatives (2026) Malware and Viruses : Some torrents may contain

Shutdown and aftermath In May 2017 Extratorrent announced it would shut down permanently and took its domains offline. The operators cited legal pressures and the increasing difficulty of maintaining the service as reasons for the closure. The shutdown mirrored a period when multiple major torrent indexes faced similar fates—some were taken down by authorities, others voluntarily closed or moved to more resilient domain strategies. After Extratorrent’s closure, numerous mirrors, proxy sites, or clones appeared, attempting to capture its former traffic. These mirror sites varied in legitimacy and safety, and users were frequently cautioned about malware, scams, and data‑harvesting actors exploiting the brand recognition.