Hey, are you struggling to find a reliable website to torrent safely?
It seems like all of them are either taken down immediately
or infect my device with nasty malware.
Okay, maybe not all of them.
I do have a few actually good torrenting websites to share.
Hey, I'm Emmett, and today I'll cover five trustworthy torrenting websites
that won't trick you into downloading malware or fake files.
But before starting,
you should know that all these websites might contain copyrighted material,
and we absolutely do not endorse downloading, watching or using it.
This list is made for your online safety
as these sites contain harmful ads, malware and malicious trackers.
Check all applicable rules and regulations before torrenting or downloading anything,
and consider using protective tools.
I'll give my recommendations for those in a bit later on in the video,
so stay tuned for that.
All right, my first recommendation
to start this best torrenting websites list
is none other than the Pirate Bay.
You've probably heard about this site
since it's by far the most popular one for torrenting,
having millions of monthly users.
You also might be thinking,
wait a minute, didn't I hear about it being shut down?
You're right.
But this bay has weathered numerous storms,
and despite being taken down a few times,
it's still offering relatively secure ways to get torrents.
One of the Pirate Bay's strong suits is its commitment to safety.
The site meticulously verifies uploaders,
instilling a sense of trust in the torrents.
While I can't guarantee you complete immunity,
this vetting process significantly minimizes the risk.
Also, it's the best way to search for something more obscure and less known,
since the large seeder base ensures that even these torrents download swiftly,
not even talking about the popular ones with thousands of seeders.
While the Pirate Bay user interface is not my favorite,
it's easy to understand, and it allows me to filter results
by format quality or even gaming console compatibility.
Sure, there might be a few ads floating around,
but with a reliable ad blocker in place, this is not a problem.
I recommend using tools like Total Adblock or NordVPN with threat protection.
Just keep in mind that in some regions
the Pirate Bay might be blocked due to restrictions.
There's even an entire Wikipedia article
you can read to learn what countries block it.
Even if your country is on that list,
a trustworthy VPN like NordVPN or Surfshark
can help you navigate around those obstacles.
I'll talk about my recommended tools a little bit later,
so if you're in a rush,
I'll leave my best discount links for all of them in the description below.
Moving on, let me introduce you to my current favorite torrent website
established all the way back in 2007,
it's 1337X.
1337X is different since it relies on Bitcoin donations.
Yeah, I know, but it minimizes the annoyance of ads cluttering my view.
Even then, don't forget to always, always use a good ad blocker.
There are trackers
and other malicious aspects you want to avoid.
The main reason I like 1337X so much
is that it has a sleek design and user interface.
Everything is clearly labeled,
and I can only see the most necessary metrics.
I can filter torrents in way more convenient ways,
like trending today or top 100 torrents of the month.
The community is a bit smaller than the Pirate Bay,
but is still thriving with 53 million monthly visitors,
so I honestly didn't have any real problem downloading even older torrents,
and I haven't stressed too much about malware.
People here like to keep files clean.
Even after all that praise always, and I mean always use a VPN
or even a VPN plus antivirus combo when browsing any torrent website,
even the ones you personally trust.
YTS, or maybe you've heard its other name YIFY,
compared to the previous legends it's younger, established around 2011.
YTS is more oriented toward
optimal torrent sizes and less about quality.
While the occasional pop-up does annoy me a bit,
YTS is tame compared to some other websites.
Look, even torrenting websites agree with me,
you need a VPN for torrenting,
so if you don't have one, discounts are in the description.
Moving on.
YTS has a similar community
and as mentioned prides itself on smaller file sizes.
But don't mistake the smaller community for low seeds.
The stability and speed here are great.
This makes YTS perfect for those of you with limited bandwidth or storage space,
but a big tradeoff naturally is lower video quality
as files are compressed quite a lot.
I personally used YTS before, but now I'm more of a quality snob.
If TV and shows are more your jam, then EZTV can be another good option,
boasting around 20-plus million monthly visitors.
Though I do have to say it looks the most outdated
of all my recommendations.
Just look at this design.
It can be confusing for beginners,
and there's not enough information on the torrent itself in my opinion.
But even though it looks outdated,
EZTV has a lot of the newest releases and uploads content frequently.
Again, caution is advised,
especially when talking about copyrighted content,
downloading it can lead you to serious trouble,
so browsing EZTV with an ad blocker and a good VPN is a must.
All right, last on my torrenting website list
is one for gamers seeking lower file sizes
and not downloading 150 gigabytes for a four-hour game,
it's FitGirl Repacks.
There are a lot of game releases here, over 70 pages in fact,
so you'll definitely find something to play.
The best thing is just like 1337X,
FitGirl Repacks don't have any invasive ads.
I'll admit that installing software or video games
isn't the easiest task sometimes,
so I love the fact that I can see the troubleshooting section,
which at least provides some help.
But beware of malicious clone torrent websites
masquerading as this reputable harbor.
In fact, this applies to all of my recommendations.
Look, it's simple.
Even if you're not downloading torrents,
your device needs to be protected by a good antivirus software.
I use Bitdefender on my personal device
and I don't really have any issues with it,
but I can also recommend TotalAV antivirus.
I'll leave my discounts below.
The main advice with antivirus
is make sure that it has real-time protection,
meaning catching malware when downloading.
And don't forget to run scans at least once a week
to make sure that there's nothing hiding in your storage.
I've said it before, I'll say it again, you need a VPN for torrenting.
My two recommendations here would be NordVPN and Surfshark.
Both providers offer a way to fight ads and trackers.
NordVPN has threat protection,
while Surfshark comes with a clean web feature,
so I don't need extra apps just to block those ads.
It's pretty convenient.
But they are also the leaders of the VPN industry,
so which should you pick?
NordVPN allows up to six simultaneous connections
and offers more features,
so dark web monitoring, meshnet, double VPN, or even obfuscated servers.
Surfshark is more budget-friendly,
offering lower monthly prices, but unlimited simultaneous connections.
Yes.
If you want to have a complete protection VPN, ad blocker and antivirus,
check out the Surfshark One subscription.
Lastly, choose a reliable torrent client.
It can make your journey smooth sailing or a stormy sea.
That was the last pirate pun. Promise.
I recommend going with a reliable
and proven software like transmission or qBittorrent.
These are completely free and open-source tools
that don't throttle your speed or put useful features under a paywall.
I'm looking at you, you torrent.
I think I've covered everything I wanted to about my favorite torrent sites,
so it's not that complicated to torrent safely
if you visit reliable websites with the right tools active.
A VPN like NordVPN can help you bypass restrictions
and protect yourself from ads or trackers.
Pick a website from my list that best suits your needs,
and may your torrents be swift and downloads plentiful.
That's it for today's best torrenting websites video.
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