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<p>Have you ever tried to email a file to someone, only for your mail
service to tell you that it’s too big? It is a frustrating but common
problem. Most email services restrict the size of file attachments. For
example, Gmail and Yahoo limit the size of attached files to 25MB, so
that 100MB video isn't going through. </p><p>The good news is that email
is not your only choice. Many file storage services and standalone
file-transfer websites can take on the job. Here are several ways to
send large files over the internet.</p><hr /><h2 id="store-files-online">Store Files Online</h2><img alt="File Storage Services" data-image-loader="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-48.png" data-image-path="articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-48.png" data-lazy-sized="" data-viewed="true" src="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-48.fit_lim.size_768x.png" />
<p>One easy solution is to upload the file to a <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-cloud-storage-and-file-sharing-services" target="_self">cloud storage service</a>,
which the other person can then access and use to download whatever you
couldn't send over email. Many of these services offer free tiers with
enough storage space to solve your issue:</p><ul><li><p>Box offers 10GB of free storage.</p></li><li><p>Dropbox offers 2GB of free storage.</p></li><li><p>Google Drive offers 15GB of free storage.</p></li><li><p>iCloud offers 5GB of free storage.</p></li><li><p>OneDrive offers 5GB of free storage.</p></li></ul><p>However,
these services also have upload limits, which can get in the way of
your plans. Check to see if your file can be accommodated on any of
these services, otherwise you may need to upgrade to a paid plan.</p><hr /><h2 id="upload-large-files-with-gmail">Upload Large Files With Gmail</h2><img alt="Gmail" data-image-loader="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-49.png" data-image-path="articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-49.png" data-lazy-sized="" data-viewed="true" src="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-49.fit_lim.size_768x.png" />
<p>Gmail limits attached files to 25MB; anything over that is automatically placed inside <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/google-drive" target="_self">Google Drive</a>.
You can go through the process by starting a new email in Gmail and
then attaching the file you want to send. If it’s too large, Google will
generate a link to it in Google Drive.</p><p>When you try to send your email, you are asked to provide your recipient access to the file and <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/share-google-drive-files-for-instant-collaboration" target="_self">set their permissions</a>.
By default, the file is available just for viewing. You can opt to
allow the person to review or edit the file, but they would need a
Google account to perform either action.</p><p>Once the email has been sent, the recipient can click the link in the email to view the file within Google Drive. </p><hr /><h2 id="upload-large-files-with-yahoo-mail">Upload Large Files With Yahoo Mail</h2><img alt="Yahoo Mail" data-image-loader="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-50.png" data-image-path="articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-50.png" data-lazy-sized="" data-viewed="true" src="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-50.fit_lim.size_768x.png" />
<p>If you try to send a large file through Yahoo, an alert prompts you to save the file to either Google Drive or <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/dropbox" target="_self">Dropbox</a>.
Choose your preferred service and then manually upload the file to
it. You can then return to your email, click File Attachment, and then
choose <strong>Share Files From Google Drive</strong> or <strong>Share Files From Dropbox</strong>. </p><p>Choose
the file, and it shows up as an email attachment. Once your email is
sent, your recipient can click the file attachment to view it in Google
Drive or Dropbox.</p><hr /><h2 id="upload-large-files-with-outlook">Upload Large Files With Outlook</h2><img alt="Outlook" data-image-loader="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-51.png" data-image-path="articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-51.png" data-lazy-sized="" data-viewed="true" src="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-51.fit_lim.size_768x.png" />
<p>If you try to send something too large through Outlook, you will get a
prompt to upload the file to OneDrive and share it through a link.
Select the <strong>Upload and share as a OneDrive Personal link</strong> option and then send your message. The recipient can then open and view the file from your OneDrive space.</p><hr /><h2 id="upload-to-a-file-transfer-site">Upload to a File Transfer Site</h2><p>Instead
of relying on email, you can instead turn to a third-party file
transfer website. Upload the file you wish to send and enter your name
and email address along with the name and address of your recipient. The
site houses the file online and sends your recipient a download link. </p><p>How large can the file be? That depends on the service, and in some cases, what you are willing to pay.</p><h3>DropSend</h3><img alt="DropSend" data-image-loader="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-52.png" data-image-path="articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-52.png" data-lazy-sized="" data-viewed="true" src="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-52.fit_lim.size_768x.png" />
<p>The <a href="http://www.dropsend.com/pricingsignup.php" target="_blank" title="(Opens in a new tab)">DropSend</a>
file transfer site lets you compose an email to your recipient and
attach the file you want to send. Your recipient receives an email with a
link to the file for viewing or downloading. DropSend offers multiple
tiered pricing plans, though you can still <a href="https://myaccount.dropsend.com/register?plan_id=1" target="_blank" title="(Opens in a new tab)">sign up for free</a>.</p><p>The
free Lite plan allows you to share files as large as 4GB with up to
five sends a month. If you need to send larger files, any paid plan will
remove the upload limit. The Basic plan costs $5 a month and allows 25
sends per month and 10 GB of online storage. The Standard and
Professional plans will add more sends, storage space, and other
features.</p><h3>MyAirBridge</h3><img alt="MyAirBridge" data-image-loader="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-61.png" data-image-path="articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-61.png" data-lazy-sized="" data-viewed="true" src="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-61.fit_lim.size_768x.png" />
<p>With <a href="https://www.myairbridge.com/en/" target="_blank" title="(Opens in a new tab)">MyAirBridge</a>,
you can upload a file and email a link to a specific recipient or just
upload the file and generate a link to share with anyone. You can send a
file as large as 20GB for free. A basic $2.99-per-month plan covers
files up to 50GB, the $10.99-per-month Pro plan handles files as hefty
as 250GB, and the $65.99-per-month Enterprise plan allows files of an
unlimited size.</p><h3>Filemail</h3><img alt="Filemail" data-image-loader="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-54.png" data-image-path="articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-54.png" data-lazy-sized="" data-viewed="true" src="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-54.fit_lim.size_768x.png" />
<p><a href="http://www.filemail.com/" target="_blank" title="(Opens in a new tab)">Filemail</a>
is a quick and simple website. Fill out an email form with your address
and its destination, compose your message, attach your file, and send
your message. The recipient will then receive a link to the file so they
can download it or view it online.</p><p>The free option allows files
as large as 5GB, the $10-per-month Filemail Pro plan supports sizes as
large as 25GB, and the $15-per-month Business plan handles unlimited
file sizes.</p><h3>WeTransfer</h3><img alt="WeTransfer" data-image-loader="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-55.png" data-image-path="articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-55.png" data-lazy-sized="" data-viewed="true" src="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-55.fit_lim.size_768x.png" />
<p>The popular <a href="https://wetransfer.com/" target="_blank" title="(Opens in a new tab)">WeTransfer</a>
service lets you select the file you want to send from your computer,
add the email addresses, and then compose your message. When ready,
click the <strong>Transfer </strong>button to send your file to the recipient.</p><p>A
free ad-supported WeTransfer account allows file sizes up to 2GB. You
don’t need to create an account, but guests have to enter an emailed
verification code for each transfer. For $11 per month, a WeTransfer Pro
account allows files as large as 200GB as well as other benefits. And
for $19 a month, a Premium account allows for unlimited file transfers.</p><h3>Send Anywhere</h3><img alt="Send Anywhere" data-image-loader="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-56.png" data-image-path="articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-56.png" data-lazy-sized="" data-viewed="true" src="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-56.fit_lim.size_768x.png" />
<p>Operated by Rakuten Symphony Korea based in Seoul, <a href="https://send-anywhere.com/" target="_blank" title="(Opens in a new tab)">Send Anywhere</a>
is an ad-supported file transfer site that can send files as large as
10GB for free. You can upload a file, then secure it with a six-digit
key or create an account to generate a shareable link or send an email. </p><div data-parent-group="related-stories">
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</div><p>If you need to transfer even larger files, a <a href="https://home.rakuten-drive.com/pro" target="_blank" title="(Opens in a new tab)">Rakuten Drive Pro plan</a> supports file sizes up to 50GB at a cost of $7.99 a month.</p><h3>Bitwarden Send</h3><img alt="Bitwarden Send" data-image-loader="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-57.png" data-image-path="articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-57.png" data-lazy-sized="" data-viewed="true" src="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-57.fit_lim.size_768x.png" />
<p>The <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/bitwarden" target="_self">Bitwarden</a> password manager also offers a way to securely send large files over the internet with <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/bitwarden" target="_self">Bitwarden Send</a>. You can share text with a free account. The ability to send files is included with a $10 annual subscription.</p><p>To share a file as large as 500MB, go to the Send page at Bitwarden’s site and click the <strong>Create a New Send</strong>
button. Enter a name for the file you want to share, then attach the
file. You can also set a deletion date, an expiration date, and a
password before sharing.</p><p>Once you send the file, it will be
uploaded to Bitwarden. You then send a link to the file to your
recipients, and they download the file through that link.</p><h3>Wormhole</h3><img alt="Wormhole" data-image-loader="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-58.png" data-image-path="articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-58.png" data-lazy-sized="" data-viewed="true" src="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-58.fit_lim.size_768x.png" />
<p><a href="https://wormhole.app/" target="_blank" title="(Opens in a new tab)">Wormhole</a>
is a simple but effective site that helps you securely share files up
to 10GB in size using end-to-end encryption and links that automatically
expire. Just upload the file you want to share, and a link is
generated. Share that link with your recipient, who can then download
the file. The shared link conveniently expires after 24 hours.</p><h3>SendBig</h3><img alt="SendBig" data-image-loader="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-59.png" data-image-path="articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-59.png" data-lazy-sized="" data-viewed="true" src="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-59.fit_lim.size_768x.png" />
<p><a href="https://www.sendbig.com/" target="_blank" title="(Opens in a new tab)">SendBig</a>
lets you share files as large as 30GB for free. Just drag and drop the
file or folder you want to send onto the email panel, add the address
for the recipient, write a message, and then send the email. </p><p>By
signing up for a free Pro account, you can password-protect your files,
change their expiration date, receive an email when someone downloads a
shared file, and set the maximum number of downloads per file.</p><h3>ToffeeShare</h3><img alt="ToffeeShare" data-image-loader="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-60.png" data-image-path="articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-60.png" data-lazy-sized="" data-viewed="true" src="https://i.pcmag.com/imagery/articles/02KW1KBEjvhGDCkfRNdcLxb-60.fit_lim.size_768x.png" />
<p>Offering a different spin on the file sharing website, <a href="https://toffeeshare.com/" target="_blank" title="(Opens in a new tab)">ToffeeShare</a>
is a free service that uses a peer-to-peer sharing method, which means
your file isn’t stored online but is sent directly to the recipient. For
this to work, you simply drag and drop or manually upload your file at
the site—the size doesn’t matter. </p><p>A link to your file is
generated, which you then share with the recipient. You just need to
keep the page open while the other person downloads the file directly on
their end. You can also opt to share your file just with nearby
devices, similar to Apple's <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/turn-on-airdrop-photos-files-stop-people-from-sending-unsolicited-pics" target="_self">AirDrop</a>.</p>
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issuing a dire warning of security and privacy concerns lurking within
smart homes. Led by IMDEA Networks and Northeastern University,
scientists were able to demonstrate a variety of security and privacy
threats due to the local network interactions of Internet of Things
(IoT) devices and mobile apps.</p>
<p>As <a href="https://studyfinds.org/futurologist-smart-homes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">smart homes</a> continue to evolve, they encompass a wide array of consumer-focused IoT devices, including <a href="https://studyfinds.org/phone-battery-myths/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">smartphones</a>,
smart TVs, virtual assistants, and CCTV cameras. These devices come
equipped with cameras, microphones, and various sensors that can
perceive activities within our most intimate spaces – our homes.
However, can we truly trust these devices to handle and safeguard the
sensitive data they collect?</p>
<p>“When we think of what happens between the walls of our homes, we
think of it as a trusted, private place. In reality, we find that smart
devices in our homes are piercing that veil of trust and privacy — in
ways that allow nearly any company to learn what devices are in your
home, to know when you are home, and learn where your home is,” says
David Choffnes, associate professor of computer science and executive
director of the Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute at Northeastern
University, in a <a href="https://networks.imdea.org/new-research-reveals-alarming-privacy-and-security-threats-in-smart-homes/" rel="noopener">media release</a>. “These behaviors are generally not disclosed to consumers, and there is a need for better protections in the home.”</p>
<h2>Alarming Findings On ‘Smart Home’ Tech</h2>
<p>For the study, researchers delved into the intricacies of local network interactions among 93 IoT devices and <a href="https://studyfinds.org/scammers-dating-apps-victims/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">mobile apps</a> and were able to unveil numerous previously undisclosed security and privacy concerns with real-world implications.</p><div class="code-block code-block-6" style="clear: both; margin: 8px 0px;">
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<p>Contrary to the common perception that local networks are secure
environments, the study highlights new threats linked to the inadvertent
exposure of sensitive data by IoT devices within local networks using
standard protocols like UPnP or mDNS. These threats include the
revelation of unique device names, UUIDs (Universally Unique
Identifiers), and even the geographic location of households. These can
be exploited by companies involved in surveillance capitalism without
the users’ knowledge.</p>
<p>“Analyzing the data collected by IoT Inspector, we found evidence of
IoT devices inadvertently exposing at least one PII (Personally
Identifiable Information), like unique hardware address (MAC), UUID, or
unique device names, in thousands of real world smart homes,” explains
study co-author Vijay Prakash, PhD student from the New York University
Tandon School of Engineering. “Any single PII is useful for identifying a
household, but combining all three of them together makes a house very
unique and easily identifiable. For comparison, if a person is
fingerprinted using the simplest browser fingerprinting technique, they
are as unique as one in 1,500 people. If a smart home with all three
types of identifiers is fingerprinted, it is as unique as one in 1.12
million smart homes.”</p>
<figure aria-describedby="caption-attachment-113910" class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_113910" style="width: 1200px;"><img alt="A group of researchers from several international universities and research centres analyze the local network interactions of IoT devices and mobile apps, and demonstrate that a variety of security and privacy threats exist" class="wp-image-113910" height="356" src="https://studyfinds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/smart-home.png" width="640" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-113910"><br /><br />A
group of researchers from several international universities and
research centres <br />analyze the local network interactions of IoT devices
and mobile apps, and demonstrate <br />that a variety of security and privacy
threats exist. <br />(credit: IMDEA NETWORKS INSTITUTE)</figcaption></figure>
<h2>The Potent Weapon of Local Network Protocols</h2>
<p>The study underscores how local network protocols can serve as side channels to access data that is theoretically protected by <a href="https://studyfinds.org/hackers-could-steal-personal-info-listening-to-keyboard/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">mobile app permissions</a>, such as household locations.</p>
<p>“A side channel is a sneaky way of indirectly accessing sensitive
data. For example, Android app developers are supposed to request and
obtain users’ consent to access data like <a href="https://studyfinds.org/government-tracking-data-surveillance/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">geolocation</a>,”
explains Narseo Vallina-Rodriguez, associate research professor of
IMDEA Networks and co-founder of AppCensus. “However, we have shown that
certain spyware apps and advertising companies do abuse local network
protocols to silently access such sensitive information without any user
awareness. All they have to do is kindly asking for it to other IoT
devices deployed in the local network using standard protocols like
UPnP.”</p>
<p>“Our study shows that the local network protocols used by IoT devices
are not sufficiently protected and expose sensitive information about
the home and the use we make of the devices,” adds Juan Tapiador,
professor at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. “This information is
being collected in an opaque way and makes it easier to create profiles
of our habits or socioeconomic level.”</p>
<h2>Wider Implications and Calls for Action</h2>
<p>The implications of this research go beyond academia, emphasizing the
need for manufacturers, software developers, IoT and mobile platform
operators, and policymakers to take decisive action to enhance the
privacy and security of smart home devices and households. Researchers
have already responsibly disclosed these issues to vulnerable IoT device
vendors and Google’s Android Security Team, prompting security
improvements in some of these products.</p>
<p>The study, titled <i><a href="https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3618257.3624830" rel="noopener">“In the Room Where It Happens: Characterizing Local Communication and Threats in Smart Homes,”</a></i> was presented at the <i><a href="https://conferences.sigcomm.org/imc/2023/" rel="noopener">ACM Internet Measurement Conference (ACM IMC’23)</a></i> in Montreal, Canada.<br /><br /><br />Source: https://studyfinds.org/smart-homes-security-threats/<br /></p>
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The 12 Best Torrent Sites: A Quick Roundup </div>
<div class="content-top">
<p>There are many torrent sites with lots of interesting content.
While many torrent sites are shut down now and then, there are a few
that have an established history.</p>
<p>Here’s our list of the best torrent websites that are still active in 2023:</p>
<ol><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#h-1-the-pirate-bay-best-overall-torrent-site">The Pirate Bay: Best overall torrent site</a></li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#h-2-rarbg-great-torrent-site-with-an-active-community">RARBG: Great torrent site with an active community</a></li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#h-3-1337x-awesome-torrent-site-for-movies-television-series-and-music">1337X: Awesome torrent site for movies, tv-series, and music</a></li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#h-4-torrentz2-best-torrent-search-engine">Torrentz2: Best torrent search engine</a></li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#h-5-yts-our-recommended-torrent-website-to-download-hd-movies">YTS: Our recommended torrent website to download HD movies</a></li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#h-6-eztv-torrent-site-that-focuses-on-tv-shows">EZTV: Torrent site that focuses on TV shows</a></li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#h-7-limetorrents-superb-torrent-site-for-new-releases">LimeTorrents: Superb torrent site for new releases</a></li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#h-8-torrends-a-unique-torrent-website">Torrends: A unique torrent website</a></li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#h-9-torrentdownloads-good-torrent-site-for-obscure-and-forgotten-titles">TorrentDownloads: Good torrent site for obscure and forgotten titles</a></li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#h-10-iptorrents-awesome-private-torrenting-site-that-requires-a-donation-to-enter">IPTorrents: Awesome private torrenting site that requires a donation to enter</a></li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#h-11-bibliotik-a-torrent-site-for-ebook-lovers">Bibliotik: A torrent site for ebook lovers</a></li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#h-12-torrentfunk-great-source-of-magnet-links">TorrentFunk: Great source of magnet links</a></li></ol>
<p>Torrenting itself is not illegal, but downloading copyrighted content
is. It’s considered piracy and can land you in jail depending on your
jurisdiction. We recommend extreme caution and steering clear of any
illegal activities.</p>
<p>You should also use a good VPN to hide your identity and online traffic from prying eyes. We recommend going with <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/nordvpn" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">NordVPN</a>. It offers solid security features paired with great speeds and excellent customer support.<br /><br />Source: https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/<br /><br /><br /></p>
</div>PC, Music, & Movie Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180974050375752815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757345250081862097.post-35533475544840114712023-01-27T07:36:00.002-08:002023-01-27T07:36:45.036-08:0027 best torrent sites in January 2023 that work<p> <br /><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQtqJ2E7ni6PTRzFd_pJ76j3nd0UeGwTAKOHcFxkikGsmoECbedimfW9HZjzfWxKq93X-kdAQ_mLiaQzO4npeRXGUnDbi5ay1n41HD26bPIvhB9QxJvpW__LePEzky8OYtR8QubX3ipD7dfUdAafQ3uTRIHj05jETy6RVpAiL2dhRuEwVdsp3-TX4aRw/s727/Bittorrent%20flow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="727" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQtqJ2E7ni6PTRzFd_pJ76j3nd0UeGwTAKOHcFxkikGsmoECbedimfW9HZjzfWxKq93X-kdAQ_mLiaQzO4npeRXGUnDbi5ay1n41HD26bPIvhB9QxJvpW__LePEzky8OYtR8QubX3ipD7dfUdAafQ3uTRIHj05jETy6RVpAiL2dhRuEwVdsp3-TX4aRw/w640-h532/Bittorrent%20flow.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><h2 id="h-best-torrent-websites-2023-quick-list">Best torrent websites 2023 – Quick list</h2>
<p>Are you in a hurry to get straight to the top torrent sites that work
even in 2023? Then, check out this list of the top 10 ones (<strong>updated January 2023</strong>).</p>
<ol id="block-c42ec3b0-653f-438c-b295-3af24082b46e"><li><a href="https://privacysavvy.com/security/torrents/best-torrent-sites/#h-1-the-pirate-bay">The Pirate Bay</a> – <strong>The ultimate Torrenting King</strong>.
Has a huge database of free software and entertainment stuff like
movies, shows, and games. However, frequently gets blocked by
authorities. </li><li><a href="https://privacysavvy.com/security/torrents/best-torrent-sites/#h-2-1337-x">1337.x</a> – <strong>The best all-in-one platform</strong>.
A user-friendly interface makes finding the desired torrent file easy.
Features lots of content belonging to different categories with direct
and magnet links.</li><li><a href="https://privacysavvy.com/security/torrents/best-torrent-sites/#h-3-rarbg">RARBG</a> – <strong>Verified new P2P uploads</strong>.
A popular website garnering colossal traffic due to its content
diversity. Features lots of download links for torrent files. However,
faces a ban often due to copyright infringement.</li><li><a href="https://privacysavvy.com/security/torrents/best-torrent-sites/#h-4-yts">YTS</a> – <strong>Best for movies</strong>.
The site includes a vast database of old and new movies of different
genres. However, it may share users’ data with authorities for
anti-piracy practices.</li><li><a href="https://privacysavvy.com/security/torrents/best-torrent-sites/#h-5-kickass-torrents">Kickass Torrents</a> – <strong>Best for TV shows</strong>. Features lots of content from different categories. But the platform is hard to find often due to restrictions.</li><li><a href="https://privacysavvy.com/security/torrents/best-torrent-sites/#h-6-torlock">TorLock</a> – <strong>Top choice for anime and ebooks</strong>. Ensures featuring safe and verified P2P files. Accessible in many countries.</li><li><a href="https://privacysavvy.com/security/torrents/best-torrent-sites/#h-7-torrentz2">Torrentz2</a> – <strong>Best for music</strong>. It’s a metasearch engine that saves time searching for specific torrents.</li><li><a href="https://privacysavvy.com/security/torrents/best-torrent-sites/#h-8-zooqle">Zooqle</a> – <strong>Multi-resolution movies and shows</strong>. The site bears a user-friendly interface for easy searching.</li><li><a href="https://privacysavvy.com/security/torrents/best-torrent-sites/#h-9-limetorrents">LimeTorrents</a> – <strong>Torrents with limited ads</strong>. Easy to use platform helpful for new torrrentors. Boasts a huge collection of content from different categories.</li><li><a href="https://privacysavvy.com/security/torrents/best-torrent-sites/#h-10-torrentdownloads">TorrentDownloads</a> – <strong>For multipurpose torrenting</strong>. Has a massive database of movies, games, software, and other torrents. Generally accessible globally except in the UK.</li></ol>
<p>Want to know some more? Read along to find <a href="https://privacysavvy.com/security/torrents/best-torrent-sites/#h-best-torrent-sites-2022-the-detailed-p2p-list">the complete list</a> of 27 top torrent websites.<br /><br />Source: https://privacysavvy.com/security/torrents/best-torrent-sites/<br /><br /><br /></p>PC, Music, & Movie Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180974050375752815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757345250081862097.post-48887307914277542682023-01-27T07:28:00.000-08:002023-01-27T07:28:02.944-08:0012 Totally Free VPN Services to Protect Your Privacy<p></p><div class="content">
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<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAGt4tNw3QVYu5CfP-Opu9Kxx_-JBJcafTQosXYWf6RTiT55xVKZkO74_ZYZRhGhAGdKC1OtFBk-EQlg8wXYrHIA7vKI2IMqL84QVlCzu2zd8kpDVCFa80NaIYG1rXMxVzyCKZICPApMl7khivEvwefdXzdqKZ8WfbZ-95GvORVrv5i_Y9RmaJaYE1Q/s773/vpn%20logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="773" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAGt4tNw3QVYu5CfP-Opu9Kxx_-JBJcafTQosXYWf6RTiT55xVKZkO74_ZYZRhGhAGdKC1OtFBk-EQlg8wXYrHIA7vKI2IMqL84QVlCzu2zd8kpDVCFa80NaIYG1rXMxVzyCKZICPApMl7khivEvwefdXzdqKZ8WfbZ-95GvORVrv5i_Y9RmaJaYE1Q/w640-h324/vpn%20logo.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />While almost all free VPNs with unlimited data are scams, there are a
number of limited-data free VPNs that really don't cost anything.<p></p>
<p>However, free VPNs often don't stick around forever. Sometimes they
change to a subscription model or a freemium model, while some seem to
actively compromise your privacy.</p>
<p>But are there any free VPNs that will simultaneously protect your privacy reliably? Absolutely. Keep reading to find out more.</p>
<p><strong>Note: Free VPNs might be OK here and there, but there is no substitute for a paid service like ExpressVPN. </strong><a href="https://www.linkev.com/order?offer=3monthsfree&a_fid=makeuseof"><strong>Sign up now and receive three months free!</strong></a></p>
<h2 id="cyberghost-vpn-free-proxy"> 1. CyberGhost VPN Free Proxy</h2>
<p>One of the biggest VPN names offers a free ad-supported private browsing plugin.</p>
<ul><li> Compatibility: Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox add-on </li><li> Data volume: unlimited </li><li> Server locations: 8 servers in 4 countries </li><li> Device connections: N/A </li><li> Encryption: 256-AES </li><li> <a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/what-are-webrtc-leaks-prevent-them/">WebRTC Leak</a>/DNS Leak prevention: Yes </li><li> Virtual IP address: Yes </li><li> Unblocks websites: Yes </li><li> P2P: No </li><li> Zero logs: TBC </li></ul>
<p><a href="https://cybershield.cc/muo_gen_t0jcfle4p.html" rel="noopener noreferrer sponsored" target="_blank">CyberGhost</a>’s
free app is a browser add-on for Chrome (and Chromium-based browsers)
and Mozilla Firefox. This means only the websites you view are private –
an email or chat client, for example, will not be protected. This is
because it’s not a true VPN, but a proxy; however, this might be just
what you’re looking for.</p>
<section><p>We have contacted CyberGhost to check if its main VPN zero log policy covers the browser extension, and await a response.</p></section>
<p>Suitable for casual users who need more protection online (for
example, for online shopping), CyberGhost VPN Free Proxy is no good for
Netflix.</p>
<p><strong>Download:</strong> CyberGhost VPN Free Proxy for <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stay-secure-with-cybergho/ffbkglfijbcbgblgflchnbphjdllaogb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Chrome</a> | <a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/cyberghost-vpn-free-proxy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mozilla Firefox</a></p>
<h2 id="avira-phantom-vpn"> 2. <a href="https://www.avira.com/en/free-vpn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Avira Phantom VPN</a></h2>
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<p>Easy to use free VPN from a premium security software publisher.</p>
<ul><li> Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Android, iOS </li><li> Data Volume: 500MB/month (increase to 1GB by signing up) </li><li> Server locations: 1400+ servers in 37 countries </li><li> Device connections: Unlimited </li><li> Encryption: "Bank-grade" (probably 256-AES) </li><li> WebRTC/DNS Leak prevention: Yes </li><li> Virtual IP address: Yes </li><li> Unblocks websites: Yes </li><li> P2P: No </li><li> Zero logs: Yes </li></ul>
<p>Avira might not be top of your list when looking for a VPN provider,
but its Phantom VPN offering is impressive. With more features than most
free VPNs, Avira Phantom VPN is available on mainstream desktops and
mobiles, keeps you private online, and offers access to over 1400
servers.</p>
<h2 id="vpnbook"> 3. <a href="http://www.vpnbook.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VPNBook</a></h2>
<p>A completely free VPN with few restrictions, but VPNBook is unsuitable for beginners.</p>
<ul><li> Compatibility: PPTP, <a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-openvpn/">OpenVPN</a>, or Outline VPN client, any platform </li><li> Data Volume: Unlimited </li><li> Server locations: 6 across North America and Europe </li><li> Device connections: Yes </li><li> Encryption: <a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-aes-256-encryption-how-does-it-work/">AES-256</a> and AES-128 </li><li> WebRTC/DNS Leak prevention: Yes </li><li> Virtual IP address: Yes </li><li> Unblocks websites: Yes </li><li> P2P: Yes </li><li> Zero logs: No (connection logs deleted weekly) </li></ul>
<p>A totally free VPN, VPNBook has a key shortcoming: it’s not
particularly user-friendly. With no installer, no software, and scant
documentation, it’s essentially a list of servers. You download a bundle
of configuration files, then access them using PPTP VPN or OpenVPN
software.</p>
<p>VPNBook is the free VPN for techies, basically.</p>
<h2 id="atlasvpn"> 4. <a href="https://atlasvpn.com/free-vpn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AtlasVPN</a></h2>
<p>An unlimited free VPN to help you maintain your online privacy, devices for most platforms.</p>
<ul><li> Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV, Amazon TV </li><li> Data Volume: Unlimited </li><li> Server locations: 3 </li><li> Device connections: Unlimited </li><li> Encryption: AES-256 </li><li> WebRTC/DNS Leak prevention: Yes </li><li> Virtual IP address: Yes </li><li> Unblocks websites: Yes </li><li> P2P: No </li><li> Zero logs: Yes </li></ul>
<p>AtlasVPN is one of the best free VPNs with a bunch of desirable
features, including apps for Android TV and Amazon TV. Unlimited speed
and data volume set this ahead of other free VPNs, although the limited
server locations may impact your enjoyment.</p>
<h2 id="windscribe"> 5. <a href="https://windscribe.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Windscribe</a></h2>
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<p>A free version of the premium VPN offering 11 servers, no strings attached.</p>
<ul><li> Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, browser add-ons for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera </li><li> Data Volume: 2GB/month (upgradeable to 10GB with email, additional 5GB by tweeting, and more with referrals) </li><li> Server locations: 11 </li><li> Device connections: Unlimited </li><li> Encryption: AES-256 </li><li> WebRTC/DNS Leak prevention: Yes </li><li> Virtual IP address: Yes </li><li> Unblocks websites: Yes </li><li> P2P: Yes </li><li> Zero logs: Yes </li></ul>
<p>Windscribe’s free VPN is quite refreshing. While the company offers a
premium VPN service, it promotes the free option just as much. This
includes options to upgrade the basic 2GB of monthly data with a free
email sign up, tweeting, and referrals.</p>
<p>Data volume limitations may limit video streaming, but for other purpose, Windscribe’s free VPN is a good option.</p>
<h2 id="tunnelbear"> 6. <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/7251228/type/dlg/sid/UUmuoUeUpU36242/https://www.tunnelbear.com/b/vpn/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=cj&ref_id=mkt_aff-cj-prem&cjevent=736ed5e1970b11ed82f0a9d70a82b832&aff_id=4112715&utm_campaign=Valnet+Inc.&clickid=736ed5e1970b11ed82f0a9d70a82b832" rel="noopener noreferrer sponsored nofollow" target="_blank">TunnelBear</a></h2>
<p>Intended for testing and limited usage, TunnelBear’s free VPN can give you private internet access in a pinch.</p>
<ul><li> Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome </li><li> Data Volume: 500MB/month </li><li> Server locations: 47 countries </li><li> Device connections: No </li><li> Encryption: AES-256 </li><li> WebRTC/DNS Leak prevention: Yes </li><li> Virtual IP address: Yes </li><li> Unblocks websites: Yes </li><li> P2P: Yes </li><li> Zero logs: Yes </li></ul>
<p>If you have very modest privacy requirements, or you’re simply
looking to try a VPN for the first time, TunnelBear is a good choice.
It’s easy to get started, but note that the limit is a paltry 500MB per
month. This is less than the other free VPNs, but the service is good.
Note that TunnelBear’s focus is on privacy, rather than circumventing
restrictions on Netflix streaming.</p>
<h2 id="hide-me"> 7. <a href="https://hide.me/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hide.me</a></h2>
<p>A stripped-back free VPN package that will obscure your internet activity.</p>
<ul><li> Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS </li><li> Data Volume: 10GB/month </li><li> Server locations: 5 </li><li> Device connections: 1 </li><li> Encryption: AES-256 </li><li> WebRTC/DNS Leak prevention: Yes </li><li> Virtual IP address: Yes </li><li> Unblocks websites: Yes </li><li> P2P: Yes </li><li> Zero logs: Yes </li></ul>
<p>A Malaysia-based VPN, the free version of Hide.me has everything you
need for a secure, private connection. It’s essentially the same as the
paid service, except other than lower data volume and fewer server
locations.</p>
<p>Additionally, Hide.me openly supports P2P networks, which is always an advantage with VPNs.</p>
<h2 id="zoogvpn"> 8. <a href="https://zoogvpn.com/pricing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ZoogVPN</a></h2>
<p>A handsome collection of online privacy features for a free VPN.</p>
<ul><li> Compatibility: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, Fire TV, Android TV </li><li> Data Volume: 10GB/month </li><li> Server locations: 5 </li><li> Device connections: 1 </li><li> Encryption: 128-bit </li><li> WebRTC/DNS Leak prevention: Yes </li><li> Virtual IP address: Yes </li><li> Unblocks websites: Yes (no streaming) </li><li> P2P: Limited </li><li> Zero logs: Yes </li></ul>
<p>If you haven’t heard of ZoogVPN, now is a good time to try this free
VPN service. A US-based service with apps for all popular platforms,
ZoogVPN is suitable for most private internet purposes, albeit with some
limitations. P2P and circumventing streaming sites are not supported.</p>
<p>Note that this is the only free VPN in this list that offers poorer encryption than its paid service.</p>
<h2 id="opera-vpn"> 9. <a href="https://www.opera.com/features/free-vpn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Opera VPN</a></h2>
<p>A free VPN is built into the Opera browser, with unlimited data and bandwidth.</p>
<ul><li> Compatibility: Any device running Opera browser </li><li> Data Volume: Unlimited </li><li> Server locations: 3 locations, 100+ servers </li><li> Device connections: N/A </li><li> Encryption: 256-bit </li><li> WebRTC/DNS Leak prevention: Yes </li><li> Virtual IP address: Yes </li><li> Unblocks websites: Yes </li><li> P2P: No </li><li> Zero logs: Yes </li></ul>
<p>Built into the Opera browser, this free VPN has no data limits or
obtrusive adverts. It makes private browsing a part of the browser
experience without forcing you to install extra software or extensions.</p>
<p>Note that if you rely on Opera’s free VPN, it will not protect your
privacy for tasks outside the browser. Like the CyberGhost browser
extension, Opera VPN is essentially a proxy rather than an actual VPN
client.</p>
<h2 id="hotspot-shield"> 10. <a href="https://hotspotshield.bvrd.net/5xyPn" rel="noopener noreferrer sponsored" target="_blank">Hotspot Shield</a></h2>
<p>The free option from this popular VPN company is minimal, and ad-supported.</p>
<ul><li> Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Apple, iOS, Chrome browser, Android TV </li><li> Data Volume: Unlimited </li><li> Server locations: 5 </li><li> Device connections: 1 </li><li> Encryption: AES-256 </li><li> WebRTC/DNS Leak prevention: Yes </li><li> Virtual IP address: Yes </li><li> Unblocks websites: Yes </li><li> P2P: No </li><li> Zero logs: Yes </li></ul>
<p>A free US-based VPN, Hotspot Shield has been around for several years and remains one of the most popular services.</p>
<p>Recent improvements to its free VPN offering include adding unlimited
data. That along makes this a VPN you can consider if you’re unable to
pay a monthly subscription.</p>
<h2 id="proton-vpn"> 11. <a href="http://proton.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=6&aff_id=1223&url_id=1">Proton VPN</a></h2>
<p>Handy features for the stripped-back free version of Proton VPN.</p>
<ul><li> Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS </li><li> Data Volume: Unlimited </li><li> Server locations: 3 countries, 100+ servers (US, Netherlands, Japan) </li><li> Device connections: 1 </li><li> Encryption: 256-AES </li><li> WebRTC/DNS Leak prevention: Yes </li><li> Virtual IP address: Yes </li><li> Unblocks websites: Yes (no streaming) </li><li> P2P: No </li><li> Zero logs: Yes </li></ul>
<p>Swiss-based Proton AG is one of the world’s premiere privacy advocate
groups. Its free Proton VPN option isn’t as in-depth as the paid
subscription, but it offers enough to keep your online activity private.</p>
<p>Proton VPN has a strong reputation, so should be high on your list of possible free VPNs to try.</p>
<h2 id="privadovpn"> 12. <a href="https://privado.vpnwelt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PrivadoVPN</a></h2>
<p>PrivadoVPN’s free option claims to be the most feature-packed gratis service around.</p>
<ul><li> Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Android TV, Fire TV, Apple TV </li><li> Data Volume: 10GB/month </li><li> Server locations: “around the world” </li><li> Device connections: 1 </li><li> Encryption: 256-AES </li><li> WebRTC/DNS Leak prevention: Yes </li><li> Virtual IP address: Yes </li><li> Unblocks websites: Yes </li><li> P2P: Yes </li><li> Zero logs: Yes </li></ul>
<p>Another Swiss-based VPN provider, PrivadoVPN states on its website
that the free VPN has the same features as the paid version. The only
difference is limited monthly data volume and a single device
connection.</p>
<h2 id="free-vpn-vs-paid-vpn"> Free VPN vs. Paid VPN</h2>
<p>All the free VPNs we've looked at are secure, reliable, and
trustworthy names. They value your privacy, and you can be confident
that your data is safe while using them. While there is only one 100%
free VPN (VPNBook), all the services listed here meet your privacy
needs.</p>
<p>To recap, the best free VPNs are:</p>
<ul><li> CyberGhost VPN Free Proxy </li><li> Avira Phantom VPN </li><li> VPNBook </li><li> AtlasVPN </li><li> Windscribe </li><li> TunnelBear </li><li> Hide.me </li><li> ZoogVPN </li><li> Opera VPN </li><li> Hotspot Shield </li><li> Proton VPN </li><li> PrivadoVPN </li></ul>
<p>However, they are no substitute for a paid VPN. If you are prepared
to subscribe, you will invariably get access to more servers, more
bandwidth, and more features. If you use a VPN every day, it is probably
worth paying the fee.<br /><br />Source: https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-completely-free-vpn-services-protect-privacy/<br /></p>
</section></div></div>
</div>PC, Music, & Movie Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180974050375752815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757345250081862097.post-85547426206796317792023-01-21T11:14:00.000-08:002023-01-21T11:14:28.418-08:00The 12 Best Torrent Sites That Are Still Working in 2022<p> By David Janssen, 06-28-22<br /></p><p style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; font-family: "Sitka Text", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 18.24px; hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Torrenting is a file-sharing option that a lot of people default to. When people torrent, they usually pick one of these sites:</p><ol style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; font-family: "Sitka Text", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 18.24px; margin-block: 0px; margin: 1rem 2rem 1.3rem 0px;"><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#1-the-pirate-bay-best-overall-torrent-site" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">The Pirate Bay</a> – Best overall torrent site</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#2-rarbg-great-torrent-site-with-an-active-community" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">RARBG</a> – Great torrent site with an active community</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#3-1337x-awesome-torrent-site-for-movies-television-series-and-music" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">1337X</a> – Awesome torrent site for movies, tv-series, and music</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#4-torrentz2-best-choice-for-music-torrents" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">Torrentz2</a> – The best choice for music torrents</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#5-yts-our-recommended-torrent-website-to-download-hd-movies" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">YTS</a> – Our recommended torrent website to download HD movies</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#6-eztv-torrent-site-that-focuses-on-tv-shows" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">EZTV</a> – Torrent site that focuses on TV shows</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#7-zooqle-a-heavenly-torrent-site-for-gamers" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">Zooqle</a> – A heavenly torrent site for gamers</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#8-limetorrents-superb-torrent-site-for-new-releases" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">LimeTorrents</a> – Superb torrent site for new releases</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#9-torrends-to-a-unique-torrent-website-that-combines-the-best-of-other-sites" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">Torrends.to</a> – A unique torrent website that combines the best of other sites</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#10-torrentdownloads-good-torrent-site-for-obscure-and-forgotten-titles" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">TorrentDownloads</a> – Good torrent site for obscure and forgotten titles</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#11-iptorrents-awesome-private-torrenting-site-that-requires-a-donation-to-enter" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">IPTorrents</a> – Awesome private torrenting site that requires a donation to enter</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#12-bibliotik-a-torrent-site-for-ebook-lovers" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;">Bibliotik</a> – A torrent site for ebook lovers</li></ol><p style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; font-family: "Sitka Text", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 18.24px; hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">However, while torrenting itself is not illegal, downloading copyrighted content is considered piracy, and it can land you in trouble. Always check your local laws so you know whether or not you’re allowed to torrent. If you are, make sure to use a VPN to protect yourself online. One of the best VPN apps is NordVPN:<br /><br /></p><div id="__reading__mode__content_end_mark_container_id" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; font-family: "Sitka Text", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 18.24px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-bottom: 25px; margin-inline: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></div><p></p><div class="__reading__mode__extracted__article__body" id="mainContainer" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; font-family: "Sitka Text", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 18.24px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><div class="col wysiwyg-content col-12 col-lg-8" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><div itemprop="articleBody" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">A number of torrenting sites have been taken down in the past few years, including Kickass. And with different governments cracking down on torrenting across the world, it’s getting harder and harder to find good torrenting websites. The Pirate Bay itself keeps getting moved to mirrors, so you’d be forgiven to believe that torrents are impossible to find.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">But they’re not, and we’re going to show you<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">the top 12 sites still active in 2022</strong>, as well as how to stay safe while downloading torrents and what risks you may be exposed to if you just go ahead and download the first torrent you see.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">We verified recently that the 12 torrent sites in this article are still online — and we’ll continue to do so on a regular basis as we update this list. This way, you’re sure to always find a good torrenting website when you visit this page!</p><h2 id="unblock-every-torrent-site-and-stay-safe-anonymous-with-a-vpn" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.754rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">Unblock Every Torrent Site and Stay Safe & Anonymous with a VPN</h2><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Regardless of which torrent sites you prefer, your internet service provider might restrict access to some of your favorite torrent sites or might track your torrenting behavior. A VPN is your best friend to counter these issues and easily access the best torrent sites.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">How?<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">A VPN will allow you to unblock every torrent site and also keep you safe and anonymous when torrenting</strong>. VPNs encrypt your data traffic and hide your IP address and identity.<span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/nordvpn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">One of our personal favorites is NordVPN</a>. It’s a great VPN, which you can try without risk due to its 30-day money-back guarantee.</p><div class="shortcode-provider-info" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><div class="header" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><div class="title-wrapper" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><div class="title" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">NordVPN<div class="label-blue" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Our pick<i aria-hidden="true" class="fa fa-star" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"></i></div></div><div class="visible-xs" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><div class="label-blue" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Our pick<i aria-hidden="true" class="fa fa-star" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"></i></div></div><div class="offer" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><div class="offer-tag" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Deal:</div>Only $3.29 a month for a two-year subscription with a 30-day money-back guarantee!</div></div><div class="info-right" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><div class="price" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><div class="label" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">From</div>$3.29</div><div class="score" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">9.3</div></div></div><div class="content" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><ul class="highlights-list" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin: 1rem 2rem 1.3rem 0px;"><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><i aria-hidden="true" class="fa fa-plus-circle" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"></i>Excellent protection and a large network of servers</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><i aria-hidden="true" class="fa fa-plus-circle" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"></i>Nice and pleasing application</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><i aria-hidden="true" class="fa fa-plus-circle" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"></i>No logs</li></ul><a class="button btn-bg orange" href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/nordvpn/" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Visit NordVPN<i aria-hidden="true" class="fa fa-caret-right" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"></i></a></div></div><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Without further ado, let’s head to our summary of<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">the 12 best torrent sites of this moment</strong>.</p><h2 id="best-torrent-sites" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.754rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">Best torrent sites</h2><ol style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin: 1rem 2rem 1.3rem 0px;"><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#1-the-pirate-bay-best-overall-torrent-site" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">The Pirate Bay</a><span> </span>– Best overall torrent site</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#2-rarbg-great-torrent-site-with-an-active-community" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">RARBG</a><span> </span>– Great torrent site with an active community</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#3-1337x-awesome-torrent-site-for-movies-television-series-and-music" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">1337X</a><span> </span>– Awesome torrent site for movies, TV series, and music</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#4-torrentz2-best-choice-for-music-torrents" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Torrentz2</a><span> </span>– The best choice for music torrents</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#5-yts-our-recommended-torrent-website-to-download-hd-movies" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">YTS</a><span> </span>– Our recommended torrent website to download HD movies</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#6-eztv-torrent-site-that-focuses-on-tv-shows" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">EZTV</a><span> </span>– Torrent site that focuses on TV shows</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#7-zooqle-a-heavenly-torrent-site-for-gamers" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Zooqle</a><span> </span>– A heavenly torrent site for gamers</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#8-limetorrents-superb-torrent-site-for-new-releases" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">LimeTorrents</a><span> </span>– Superb torrent site for new releases</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#9-torrends-to-a-unique-torrent-website-that-combines-the-best-of-other-sites" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Torrends.to</a><span> </span>– A unique torrent website that combines the best of other sites</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#10-torrentdownloads-good-torrent-site-for-obscure-and-forgotten-titles" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">TorrentDownloads</a><span> </span>– Good torrent site for obscure and forgotten titles</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#11-iptorrents-awesome-private-torrenting-site-that-requires-a-donation-to-enter" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">IPTorrents</a><span> </span>– Awesome private torrenting site that requires a donation to enter</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#12-bibliotik-a-torrent-site-for-ebook-lovers" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Bibliotik</a><span> </span>– A torrent site for ebook lovers</li></ol><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">These are the best torrent sites still on the market, and you can access any one of them to find your favorite files. However, each of them has different advantages (and in some cases, disadvantages), so we’ll take a deep dive into your options to see which website suits you best.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Before that, let’s look at our criteria for choosing the best torrent sites.</p><h2 id="how-to-choose-the-best-torrent-site" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.754rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">How To Choose the Best Torrent Site</h2><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><br /></strong></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Download speed</strong><span> </span>is the average speed for downloading torrents from a certain site. While that information is reliable only as a ballpark reference, keep in mind that this will vary a lot based on the torrent itself, as well as your internet connection.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Monthly traffic</strong><span> </span>is an important aspect to determine how popular a torrent site is, implicitly tying it to a lot of metrics like library size or seeders/leechers ratio. We did consider including the number of seeders and leechers for popular torrents at the time of writing, but we also realized that’s very seasonal and probably won’t be relevant in a month or two, so we focused on other metrics instead.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Library size</strong><span> </span>will be included for websites whenever possible. While it’s hard to get that exact number in all cases, we did our best to research it and find an answer for you.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Torrent type and variety</strong><span> </span>are also important when choosing which torrent sites to use. The best torrent sites like The Pirate Bay or RARBG have big libraries, sporting torrents from all categories, while sites like Bibliotik or YTS have a considerable number of book and movie torrents respectively. That’s why below we’ll discuss which platforms are good for which specific torrent types, where applicable.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Ad intrusion</strong><span> </span>is also important when deciding what torrent site to use. Pop-ups that “click themselves” and fake “contests” that you just happened to win without participating in are annoying. If you have to go through eight ads just to browse for a file, it might be time to find a new torrent site. In our research, there were about 3 to 4 popular torrent sites that we decided not to include due to the ad intrusion level.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Security </strong>is very important when downloading torrents. After all, there are plenty of shady torrenting platforms on the internet that could compromise your online security. That’s why our list of the best torrent sites also takes security into account and discusses some security concerns.</p><hr style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;" /><h2 id="the-12-best-torrent-sites-of-2022" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.754rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">The 12 Best Torrent Sites of 2022</h2><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Now, without further ado, here are the 12 best torrent sites that are still up and running in 2022!</p><h3 id="1-the-pirate-bay-best-overall-torrent-site" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">1. The Pirate Bay – Best overall torrent site</h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Website:</strong><span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/thepiratebay/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Visit a working Pirate Bay Mirror</a></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><em style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Attention:</strong><span> </span>The Pirate Bay is blocked in many countries (even mirror sites), so you might<span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/nordvpn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">need a VPN</a><span> </span>to change your virtual location and unblock the Pirate Bay.</em></p><span class="button-wrapper" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><a class="button btn-bg orange btn-align-center" href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/nordvpn/" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Unblock The Pirate Bay with NordVPN's Discount Deal</a></span><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><img alt="The Pirate Bay" class="alignright size-full wp-image-48533 c008" loading="lazy" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/the-pirate-bay-logo.png" style="break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; height: auto; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.0964rem; max-height: 50%; max-width: 100%;" /></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">The Pirate Bay has been a crowd favorite for many years and is widely regarded as one of the best torrent sites. It managed to deflect attempts at blocking it or shutting it down, and it’s going really strong with over<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">6.3 million monthly users</strong><span> </span>on the main site. However, considering the number of mirrors and blocking attempts, that<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">number may be skewed</strong>, and 20 to 60 million visits a month is perhaps a bit more accurate.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">We couldn’t get an exact number on its library size, but it’s in the millions of files, and you can expect a download<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">speed of 5 to 6 MB/s</strong>, all other things being equal. Their torrents are often very well-seeded.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">The Pirate Bay is popular for its large community, which ensures at least one seeder on almost any torrent on the site, no matter the age. We tried downloading obscure titles from even over a decade ago, and we found that there were still happy seeders to help out.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">On top of all this, it’s got a clean interface and helpful tags that let you know which torrent comes from a trusted source, and which torrent could pose a security risk to your PC.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><img alt="The Pirate Bay Torrent Interface" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48713 c008" height="175" loading="lazy" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/the-pirate-bay-downloads-torrents.png" srcset="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/the-pirate-bay-downloads-torrents.png 485w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/the-pirate-bay-downloads-torrents-300x131.png 300w, " style="break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; height: auto; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.0964rem; max-height: 50%; max-width: 100%;" width="400" /></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Without a doubt, Pirate Bay is the king of all torrent sites, and with almost no ad intrusion and an active community, it’s basically got no downsides.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Mirrors</strong>: thepiratebay.vip, thepirate-bay.org, thepiratebay.rocks</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">P.S.</strong><span> </span>If those mirrors don’t work, do a Google search for “the pirate bay mirrors” and you may find other options, especially on the second page of results. You can also look at<span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/pirate-bay-alternatives/" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">our list of Pirate Bay alternatives</a><span> </span>if you’re looking for the best torrent sites.</p><hr style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;" /><h3 id="2-rarbg-great-torrent-site-with-an-active-community" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">2. RARBG – Great torrent site with an active community</h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Website:</strong><span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/rarbg/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">RARBG Website</a></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><img alt="RARBG Logo" class="alignright size-full wp-image-95086 c008" loading="lazy" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/rarbg-torrent-site-logo.png" style="break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; height: auto; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.0964rem; max-height: 50%; max-width: 100%;" />RARBG is a large directory of torrents, famous for a very active community of seeders and<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">high-quality torrents</strong>. It’s been around since<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">2008</strong>, and it amasses about<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">40 million visitors</strong><span> </span>each month.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">It competes with The Pirate Bay by offering a more “personalized” experience, complete with<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">top ten lists in different categories</strong><span> </span>and news displayed on the home page. Its library size is decent, and it gets updated often, meaning that you have a high chance of<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">finding new torrents on the site</strong>.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><img alt="RARBG screenshot" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-66734 c008" height="189" loading="lazy" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/rarbg-screenshot.png" srcset="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/rarbg-screenshot.png 568w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/rarbg-screenshot-300x142.png 300w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/rarbg-screenshot-470x222.png 470w, " style="break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; height: auto; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.0964rem; max-height: 50%; max-width: 100%;" width="400" /></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">RARBG also offers a very similar download speed as The Pirate Bay. The only difference is that<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">ad intrusion is more annoying</strong> on RARBG, so take that into account when choosing one of the two.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Oh and, if you’re from Denmark, Portugal, or the UK, you’ll need a VPN to enter, because it’s blocked there. It’s easily one of the top torrent sites in the world right now.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Mirrors</strong>: rarbg.is, rarbgunlock.com, rarbgmirror.com</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">P.S.</strong><span> </span>If none of the mirrors work, don’t try to find another one on your own unless you take some safety precautions. There are a lot of phishing scams going around with RARBG-looking sites, so make sure you learn about<span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/internet-safety/secure-browsing/" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">secure browsing</a>.</p><hr style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;" /><h3 id="3-1337x-awesome-torrent-site-for-movies-television-series-and-music" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">3. 1337X – Awesome torrent site for movies, television series, and music</h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Website:</strong><span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/1337x/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">1337X website</a></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><img alt="1337X Logo" class="alignright size-full wp-image-95104 c008" loading="lazy" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/1337x-torrent-site-logo.png" style="break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; height: auto; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.0964rem; max-height: 50%; max-width: 100%;" />1337X is good for movies, shows, and music. Some people use it to browse for game torrents as well, but from our research, it does look like both RARBG and The Pirate Bay have<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">more torrents in that category</strong>, especially for older titles.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">A few years ago, 1337X was a bad choice for torrenting since it was clunky to navigate and it posed a lot of security risks. Since then, it went through<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">an entire site revamp</strong>, making it seamless to browse and a lot safer. For shows and movies, you also have improved browsing functionalities, like searching by award nomination.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><img alt="1337X torrents homepage" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-66744 c008" height="187" loading="lazy" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/1337x-torrents.png" srcset="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/1337x-torrents.png 620w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/1337x-torrents-300x140.png 300w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/1337x-torrents-470x220.png 470w, " style="break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; height: auto; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.0964rem; max-height: 50%; max-width: 100%;" width="400" /></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">This round of changes got it up to<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">53 million visits a month</strong>, which makes sense — it’s got an average download speed of 3 to 4 MB/s and<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">virtually no ad intrusion</strong>. The creators only make money through Bitcoin donations from what we can see. Regardless, it’s easily one of the best torrent sites in the world in 2022.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Mirrors:<span> </span></strong>1337x.st (active since Oct. 2017), x1337x.ws (active since Dec. 2017), x1337x.eu (active since Mar. 2018), x1337x.se (active since May. 2018), 1337x.is (active since Jan. 2019), 1337x.gd (active since Oct. 2019)</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">P.S.</strong><span> </span>We included the “active since” date so you can check domain age to make sure you don’t<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">fall for a phishing campaign</strong>.</p><hr style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;" /><h3 id="4-torrentz2-best-choice-for-music-torrents" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">4. Torrentz2 – Best choice for music torrents</h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Website:</strong><span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/torrentz2/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Torrentz2 website</a></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Torrentz2 is accessible through several mirrors, and you can simply click on the one above to access the site.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><img alt="Torrentz homepage and search bar" class="aligncenter wp-image-66755 size-full c008" height="145" loading="lazy" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/torrentz-screenshot.png" srcset="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/torrentz-screenshot.png 620w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/torrentz-screenshot-300x109.png 300w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/torrentz-screenshot-470x171.png 470w, " style="break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; height: auto; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.0964rem; max-height: 50%; max-width: 100%;" width="400" /></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">While this is not that big of a torrent site — only amassing<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">10-20 million users a month</strong><span> </span>and unable to sport much of a library for general torrents — Torrentz2 is<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">very good for finding music</strong>. And, by very good, we mean it’s got the<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">largest music library of all public torrent sites</strong>.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Other than that, Torrentz2 doesn’t have much going for it. The download speed isn’t that great (we got anywhere in between 1 MB/s and 3 MB/s, with an average of under 2 MB/s) and ad intrusion is pretty annoying.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Not to mention, any type of browsing options — like searching by album, artist, or song — would be greatly appreciated. So just keep that in mind for when you can’t find the music you’re looking for anywhere else. If you’re looking for music, it’s easily one of the best torrent sites active in 2022.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Mirrors:<span> </span></strong>torrentz2eu.org (the one we used), torrentz.eu</p><hr style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;" /><h3 id="5-yts-our-recommended-torrent-website-to-download-hd-movies" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">5. YTS – Our recommended torrent website to download HD movies</h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><img alt="YTS torrent site" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48703 c008" height="106" loading="lazy" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/yts-banner.png" srcset="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/yts-banner.png 620w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/yts-banner-300x79.png 300w, " style="break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; height: auto; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.0964rem; max-height: 50%; max-width: 100%;" width="400" /></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Website:</strong><span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/yts/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">https://yts.mx/</a></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">If you’re looking for a movie, just<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">head on over to YTS</strong>.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">While the average metrics don’t look so great (not a big library when compared to The Pirate Bay and an average download speed of<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">3 to 4 MB/s</strong>), YTS has over<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">75 million visits a month</strong>, and that’s due to its positioning.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">First, it’s<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">only focused on movies</strong>, and it does its best to track torrents with HD quality and small size, optimizing for any device or bandwidth. Second, ad intrusion is minimal, and the interface is beautiful. It’s simply one of the best torrent sites for downloading movies.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Lastly, classics are readily available on the platform. In fact, it’s the only torrent site where we could find movies like 12 Angry Men in 1080p. If you’re looking for obscure movies that are difficult to find, this is one of the<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">top torrent sites to check out</strong>.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Mirrors:</strong><span> </span>yts.am, yts.pm, yts.gm (but so far the site has never been taken down)</p><hr style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;" /><h3 id="6-eztv-torrent-site-that-focuses-on-tv-shows" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">6. EZTV – Torrent site that focuses on TV shows</h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><img alt="EZTV" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48607 c008" height="158" loading="lazy" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/eztv.png" srcset="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/eztv.png 620w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/eztv-300x119.png 300w, " style="break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; height: auto; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.0964rem; max-height: 50%; max-width: 100%;" width="400" /></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Website:</strong><span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/eztv/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">https://eztv.re/</a></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">If you want high-definition episodes of your favorite shows, EZTV is one of the best torrent sites to check out. It doesn’t have a huge library when compared to behemoths like RARBG, but it’s<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">focused on TV shows</strong>, and it’s the place to find any new releases in HD.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Seeder/leecher ratio is pretty decent because it has an active community, clocking in at around 20 million visitors per month. We searched for older titles like Two and a Half Men, and it had a decent library of options.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">We even tried going for more obscure titles, like the British show Midsomer Murders. EZTV has a<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">large variety of torrents for the new releases</strong><span> </span>for almost all series, and finding older episodes is incredibly easy. While ad intrusion is a bit annoying at times, the library size and the decent download speed of 2 to 3 MB/s are enough to keep your binging needs in check.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Mirrors:</strong><span> </span>eztv.unblocked.llc, eztv1.unblocked.is, eztv1.unblocked.si</p><hr style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;" /><h3 id="7-zooqle-one-of-the-best-torrent-sites-for-gamers" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">7. Zooqle – One of the best torrent sites for gamers</h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Website:</strong><span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/zooqle/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">https://zooqle.com/</a></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><img alt="Zooqle Logo" class="alignright size-full wp-image-95095 c008" loading="lazy" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/zooqle-torrent-site-logo.png" style="break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; height: auto; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.0964rem; max-height: 50%; max-width: 100%;" />Zooqle gets a good rep for being the<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">best library of video game torrents</strong>, and that’s warranted. We tried browsing for older titles, and it has a good library, both for PC and consoles. We even found some torrents that we weren’t able to find anywhere else, like a functional version of Uncharted 2 for the PS3.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">With a bit over<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">5 million visitors a month</strong>, an active community, and a download speed of about<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">1 to 2 MB/s second</strong>, it’s a good choice for when you just can’t find a<span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-game-torrent-sites/" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">working video game torrent</a>.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">It’s even a user-friendly platform. You can subscribe to different categories or titles and get a feed of new torrents for them. The interface isn’t bad, and while ad intrusion can become annoying at times, it’s bearable in most cases.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><img alt="Zooqle homepage" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-66764 c008" height="179" loading="lazy" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/zooqle-screenshot.png" srcset="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/zooqle-screenshot.png 613w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/zooqle-screenshot-300x168.png 300w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/zooqle-screenshot-270x150.png 270w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/zooqle-screenshot-470x263.png 470w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/zooqle-screenshot-585x328.png 585w, " style="break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; height: auto; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.0964rem; max-height: 50%; max-width: 100%;" width="320" /></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Mirrors</strong>: zooqle.g2g.casa, zooqle.nocensor.club, zooqle.u4m.pw</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Update</strong>: Despite recent claims to the contrary, Zooqle still seems to be up and running. For instance, we received a remark from one of our French readers that Zooqle has been shut down, so we checked with a VPN if it was blocked in France. We also tried to access Zooqle using an American and a Dutch IP address. In all three instances, we were successful. Therefore, we conclude that, as of now, Zooqle is accessible to, at least, a great portion of internet users. Needless to say, we will check this regularly and keep you updated!</p><hr style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;" /><h3 id="8-limetorrents-superb-torrent-site-for-new-releases" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">8. LimeTorrents – Superb torrent site for new releases</h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><img alt="LimeTorrents" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48635 c008" height="80" loading="lazy" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/limetorrents-1.png" srcset="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/limetorrents-1.png 500w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/limetorrents-1-300x60.png 300w, " style="break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; height: auto; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.0964rem; max-height: 50%; max-width: 100%;" width="400" /></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Website:</strong><span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/limetorrents/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">https://www.limetorrents.info/</a></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">LimeTorrents is one of the<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">best torrent sites</strong><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"> for new releases.</strong><span> </span>With a seamless interface and a very good seeder/leecher ratio on new torrents, it’s a solid choice for torrenters everywhere.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">The average download speed from LimeTorrents is<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">3 to 4 MB/s</strong>, and the site has close to 20 million users a month.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">However, it’s lower on our list of the top torrent sites because you won’t find plenty of seeders for older torrents, and ad intrusion can get annoying at times.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Mirrors:</strong><span> </span>limetorrents.asia, limetorrents.zone, limetorrents.co, limetor.com, limetor.pro</p><hr style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;" /><h3 id="9-torrends-to-a-unique-torrent-website-that-combines-the-best-of-other-torrent-sites" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">9. Torrends.to – A unique torrent website that combines the best of other torrent sites</h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><img alt="torrents.io" class="alignright size-full wp-image-48644 c008" height="196" loading="lazy" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/torrents.io_.png" style="break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; height: auto; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.0964rem; max-height: 50%; max-width: 100%;" width="200" /><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Website:</strong><span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/torrents-io/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">https://torrends.to</a></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Attention:</strong><span> </span>Recently, this website seems to be down quite often.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Not a torrent site per se, Torrends.to just tracks all torrents from popular sites like<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">The Pirate Bay</strong><span> </span>and<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">RARBG</strong>.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">However, considering the amount of data crunching this entails, you’re bound to find a<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">much larger library</strong><span> </span>of what you’re looking for all in one place.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">The download speed and all other relevant metrics are the same as you’d find on the specific site Torrends.to pulls data from. However, we do want to praise its seamless design and<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">minimal ad intrusion</strong>.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">With a little under 5 million hits a month and quirky data set to show what’s trending, using Torrends.to could be a good choice if you’re looking for obscure titles and want all of your results in one place.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><img alt="Torrents.to screenshot" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-67088 c008" height="194" loading="lazy" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/torrents.to-screenshot.png" srcset="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/torrents.to-screenshot.png 620w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/torrents.to-screenshot-300x146.png 300w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/torrents.to-screenshot-470x228.png 470w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/torrents.to-screenshot-370x180.png 370w, " style="break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; height: auto; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.0964rem; max-height: 50%; max-width: 100%;" width="400" /></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Mirrors:<span> </span></strong>None. This website used to be called torrents.io, but the domain changed.</p><hr style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;" /><h3 id="10-torrentdownloads-good-torrent-site-for-obscure-and-forgotten-titles" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">10. TorrentDownloads – Good torrent site for obscure and forgotten titles</h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><img alt="Torrentdownloads" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48655 c008" height="86" loading="lazy" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/torrentdownloads.png" srcset="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/torrentdownloads.png 630w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/torrentdownloads-300x64.png 300w, " style="break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; height: auto; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.0964rem; max-height: 50%; max-width: 100%;" width="400" /></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Website:</strong><span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/torrentdownloads/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Torrentdownloads website</a></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Attention:</strong><span> </span>This website attempts to open an additional browser tab with advertisements. Not harmful, but annoying.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">TorrentDownloads is one of the<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">classics in the scene</strong>, but their traffic has slowly decreased over time (it’s sitting at around<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">5 million users a month</strong>), due to Pirate Bay’s and RARBG’s considerably larger libraries. Moreover, since it’s been<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">targeted by government investigations</strong>, it’s not available in a lot of regions.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Average torrent download speeds range between 2 to 3 MB/s, and the<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">ad intrusion</strong><span> </span>can get bothersome at times.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">However, it is a<strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><span> </span>good option for more obscure titles</strong><span> </span>in all categories, so if you’ve been looking for an old video game or a rare book, you can try a quick search on TorrentDownloads. Asian titles specifically seem to take a big part of their servers.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Mirrors:</strong><span> </span>torrentdownloads.unblockproject.uno, torrentdownloads.123unblock.cyou, torrentdownloads.mrunblock.cyou, torrentdownloads.nocensor.club</p><hr style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;" /><h3 id="11-iptorrents-awesome-private-torrenting-site-that-requires-a-donation-to-enter" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">11. IPTorrents – Awesome private torrenting site that requires a donation to enter</h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><img alt="IPTorrents homepage" class="size-full wp-image-66783 alignright c008" height="197" loading="lazy" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/iptorrents-screenshot.png" style="break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; height: auto; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.0964rem; max-height: 50%; max-width: 100%;" width="200" />Website:</strong></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Now for the private sites: IPTorrents is one of the<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">biggest private torrenting sites</strong><span> </span>(meaning that you’ll need an invitation to get in) boasting a big library, an active community, and virtually no ad intrusion.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Also, private torrenting sites<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">are generally safer</strong><span> </span>because it’s more difficult for users with bad intentions to get in. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly for many, private torrenting sites generally have<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">significantly higher streaming speeds</strong><span> </span>than public ones, because members have seeding quotas they need to comply with. If you’re willing to pay, this is one of the best torrent sites around.</p><hr style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;" /><h3 id="12-bibliotik-a-torrent-site-for-ebook-lovers" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">12. Bibliotik – A torrent site for ebook lovers</h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><img alt="Bibliotik homepage" class="size-full wp-image-66804 alignright c008" loading="lazy" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/bibliotik-screenshot.png" style="break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; height: auto; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.0964rem; max-height: 50%; max-width: 100%;" />Website:</strong></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Last but not least, Bibliotik is the largest private torrenting site for downloading ebooks. Whether you’re an undergraduate doing research or just looking for an obscure franchise like the Nick Stone series,<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Bibliotik is bound to have what you need.</strong></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">With a library size and a traffic count clocking in the hundreds of thousands, it’s a decent choice, but it’s unfortunately not accepting new members. That said, if you can get it, it’s easily one of the top torrent sites.</p><hr style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;" /><h2 id="how-to-use-torrent-sites" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.754rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">How to Use Torrent Sites</h2><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">If you’re a beginner in the world of<span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/what-is-torrenting/" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">torrenting</a>, let’s start with what torrents are.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">A torrent is a small file that has metadata about the files you’re trying to get. Special software called<strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><span> </span>clients<span> </span></strong>read that metadata and pair your computer with other users that already have the file, so you basically “download” the file from them.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">To put it simply, torrenting is<strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><span> </span>a form of sharing data with other computers.</strong></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">So naturally, you’ll first need a torrent client. We recommend<span> </span><a href="https://www.utorrent.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">uTorrent</a>, but<span> </span><a href="https://www.bittorrent.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Bittorrent</a><span> </span>will work just as fine. If you want to make sure you’re using uTorrent safely, you can follow<span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/utorrent-safety-and-privacy-tips/" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">the tips in this article</a>.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><img alt="Utorrent interface" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48676 c008" height="128" loading="lazy" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/utorrent-interface.png" srcset="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/utorrent-interface.png 624w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/utorrent-interface-300x96.png 300w, " style="break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; height: auto; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.0964rem; max-height: 50%; max-width: 100%;" width="400" /></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Once you installed a torrent client, download the torrent from one of the best torrent sites in the list above, and open it using the client. If you already installed the client, the torrent file will automatically open on this screen:</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><img alt="Utorrent interface when downloading" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48685 c008" height="215" loading="lazy" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/utorrent-interface-2.png" srcset="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/utorrent-interface-2.png 537w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/utorrent-interface-2-300x161.png 300w, " style="break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; height: auto; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.0964rem; max-height: 50%; max-width: 100%;" width="400" /></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><em style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">However, two words of caution here.</em></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">First, always<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">download torrents and browse torrent sites<span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/vpn-information/what-is-a-vpn/" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">using a VPN</a></strong>. Internet service providers and governments can track your internet activity if you don’t use a VPN, and in some cases, you are<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">liable for a lawsuit</strong><span> </span>for downloading specific files. Read our<span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/top-5-best-vpn/" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">roundup of the best VPNs</a><span> </span>and use one of those before doing any torrenting.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Second,<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">beware of fake download links</strong>. In an attempt to make money from your clicks, torrent sites will display a more predominant button that won’t download the torrent file, but rather a different, unrelated software.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Avoid big buttons</strong><span> </span>and<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">only click on the URL</strong><span> </span>that will actually download your desired torrent file.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">In addition to these words of caution, let’s talk a bit more about safety.</p><h2 id="how-to-torrent-safely" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.754rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">How to Torrent Safely</h2><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">The risks of browsing torrent sites aren’t just about privacy. You risk downloading malware,<span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/internet-safety/malware/computer-virus/" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">viruses</a>, and even losing your information to<span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/internet-safety/cybercrime/phishing/" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">phishing</a><span> </span>campaigns, which are very common scenarios for torrent users.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">The first thing you’ll want to do is install a VPN.</strong><span> </span>Again, check our<span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">best VPN section</a><span> </span>for the best options out there, safety tips, and news. It’s important to install a VPN because it will route your connection through a secure server, allow you to access blocked torrent sites, and help you remain anonymous.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">After that,<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">tick all the VPN safety settings you can</strong>. Make sure you enable connection encryption, leak protection, and a kill switch for when your network is at risk of getting infected. Most VPNs will feature these options (just maybe under different names).</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">The kill switch is important, as it will prevent your identity from being exposed when your VPN connection suddenly drops.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Third, install an ad blocker and other safety-enhancing extensions.</strong><span> </span>You can read all about them in our article detailing the best<a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/anonymous-browsing/best-browser-extensions/" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><span> </span>browser extensions for safety and privacy</a>, as well as our guide with<span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/internet-safety/secure-browsing/8-steps-to-stay-safe-online/" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">8 steps to stay safe online</a>.</p><h2 id="how-to-access-private-torrent-sites" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.754rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">How to Access Private Torrent Sites</h2><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">A lot of countries have their own regional private torrent site, and they all seem impossible to get in. We took a<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">deep dive</strong><span> </span>into the world of private torrent sites, and we were able to obtain invitations for some of them.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">For example, we got in on<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">FileList</strong>, which is<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Romania’s largest private torrent site</strong>:</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><img alt="filelist" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48666 c008" height="199" loading="lazy" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/filelist.png" srcset="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/filelist.png 491w, https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/filelist-300x149.png 300w, " style="break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; height: auto; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.0964rem; max-height: 50%; max-width: 100%;" width="400" /></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Reddit, 8chan, and specifically anonymity-focused forums have threads on torrenting. Rarely, invitations will be just thrown there for a limited time, but what we did is we got in touch with someone that implied having an account in one of their threads.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><em style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">The rest is up to how persuasive you are.</em></p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">This is the worst-case scenario when you just don’t know anyone on the inside. Ideally, you already know someone who has an account there, and you can ask for an invitation.</p><h2 id="torrent-sites-to-avoid" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.754rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">Torrent Sites to Avoid</h2><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">There are a few popular torrenting sites that still get a lot of traffic, and you’ll find some roundups recommending them.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">While you<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">don’t risk anything</strong><em style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><span> </span>per se</em><span> </span>when using those sites, you should<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">stray away</strong><span> </span>from the following platforms.</p><h3 id="torrentgalaxy" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">TorrentGalaxy</h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">TorrentGalaxy is like a<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">downgraded version of 1337X</strong>. While it does have almost 8 million visitors each month, and the library it boasts is decent, the<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">ad intrusion level</strong><span> </span>is too much to warrant praise, especially when compared to all the<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">alternatives</strong><span> </span>you have.</p><h3 id="kickass-torrents" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">KickAss Torrents</h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Yes, a version of this website is still available online. Unfortunately, this is the KickAss Torrents you’re used to only in name and appearance — the service has changed a lot<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">since the original site was taken down</strong>.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">If you want to download anything using the current version of the site, you’ll have to<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">install an obscure browser extension</strong><span> </span>first.<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">We don’t know what it may contain</strong>, but we<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">do not recommend</strong><span> </span>installing it under any circumstance, as it may pose<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">serious privacy</strong><span> </span>and<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">security risks</strong>. It’s better to use one of the many<span> </span><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/kickass-torrents-alternatives/" style="color: var(--light_default-link-color,#0075CF) !important; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">KickAss Torrents alternatives</a>.</p><h3 id="torrentfunk" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">TorrentFunk</h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">While TorrentFunk has the trappings of a decent torrent site, it’s<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">riddled with all the possible types of ads</strong><span> </span>you can imagine. Moreover, it’s got a<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">smaller library</strong><span> </span>than<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">The Pirate Bay</strong><span> </span>or<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">RARBG</strong>, so there’s no real reason to choose it.</p><h3 id="torlock" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">TorLock</h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">While it’s pretty popular, Torlock takes ad intrusion to the extreme. There are a<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">lot of ads popping in your face</strong>, and the “price” isn’t warranted. As you’ll notice when you visit TorLock, most of their torrents — even the popular ones —<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">have no seeders</strong>.</p><h2 id="what-torrent-sites-are-safe" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.754rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">What Torrent Sites are Safe?</h2><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">The Pirate Bay, RARBG, and especially private torrent sites are as safe as you can get when downloading torrents. That being said, you shouldn’t have a problem downloading anything through the<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">sites in our roundup</strong><span> </span>as long as you employ the safety best practices explored earlier.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">We advise against downloading torrents from any random site that pops up after a Google search</strong>, and we definitely recommend you stay up to date with your safety-enhancing software. If you do that, your computer should be safe from harm when downloading torrents.</p><h2 id="is-torrenting-legal" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.754rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">Is Torrenting Legal?</h2><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Torrenting itself is legal</strong><span> </span>since it’s just sharing data between one or more people.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">That being said,<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">downloading and sharing copyrighted material without the approval of its creator is illegal</strong>, and in some countries, it may lead to legal repercussions.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Now, admittedly, a lot of jurisdictions don’t have up-to-date means to track people that use torrents but don’t count on that loophole for long. It’s only a matter of time before governments begin keeping up with newer technology.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Stay safe on the web with the right VPN and by taking the right security measures. And, of course,<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">check the jurisdiction of the country you’re in</strong>, and steer clear of illegal activities when using torrent sites.</p><h2 id="what-do-people-download-from-torrent-sites" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.754rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">What Do People Download from Torrent Sites?</h2><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Are you curious to see what other people download from torrent sites? Below, you can see a<span> </span><strong style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">top 10 list of the most downloaded movies and TV shows from last month</strong>. We use The Pirate Bay data to create this roundup, as it’s the most popular platform, and the popularity of files from this site is the most indicative of popularity in general.</p><ol style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin: 1rem 2rem 1.3rem 0px;"><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Spider-Man: No Way Home</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">The Book of Boba Fett</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">The Matrix Resurrections</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Star Trek: Discovery</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Eternals</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Hawkeye</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">The King’s Man</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Grey’s Anatomy</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">Ghostbusters: Afterlife</li><li style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">The Wheel of Time</li></ol><h2 id="in-conclusion" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.754rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">In Conclusion</h2><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Don’t just go ahead and download the first torrent you see. Use a trusted platform from our best torrent sites list, and always do this only after taking the right security measures.<br /><br />Source: <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#:~:text=1%20The%20Pirate%20Bay%20%E2%80%93%20Best%20overall%20torrent,Bibliotik%20%E2%80%93%20A%20torrent%20site%20for%20ebook%20lovers" style="font-size: 18.24px;">12 Best Torrent Sites: Ultimate P2P List for July 2022 (vpnoverview.com)</a><br /><br /></p></div></div></div></div>PC, Music, & Movie Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180974050375752815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757345250081862097.post-47999255754466876392023-01-21T11:12:00.000-08:002023-01-21T11:12:42.756-08:00The 12 Best Deep Search Engines to Explore the Invisible Web<p>Google or Bing can't search for everything. To explore the invisible web, you need to use these special deep search engines.<span style="background-color: white; color: #2c2c2c; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><br /></span><br />Not everything on the web will show up in a list of search results on Google or Bing; there are numerous places that the sites' web crawlers cannot access.</p><br />To explore the invisible web, you need to use specialist search engines. Here are our top 12 services to perform a deep internet search.<br /><br /><br /><b>What Is the Invisible Web?</b><br /><br />Before we begin, let's establish what does the term "invisible web" refer to? Simply, it's a catch-all term for online content that will not appear in search results or web directories.<br /><br />There are no official data available, but most experts agree that the invisible web is several times larger than the visible web. Given that Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Facebook alone store more than 1,200 petabytes between them, the numbers quickly become mind-boggling.<br /><br />The content on the invisible web can be roughly divided into the deep web and the dark web.<br /><br /><b>The Deep Web</b><br /><br />The deep web is made up of content that typically needs some form of accreditation to access. For example, library databases, email inboxes, personal records (financial, academic, health, and legal), cloud storage drives, company intranets, etc.<br /><br />If you have the correct details, you can access the content through a regular web browser.<br /><br /><b>The Dark Web</b><br /><br />The dark web is a subsection of the deep web. You need to use a dedicated browser (such as Tor) to <a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-access-the-dark-web/">access dark web content</a>. It's more anonymous than the regular web and is thus often the home of illegal activities such as drug and weapon sales.<br /><br /><div class="__reading__mode__extracted__article__body" id="mainContainer" style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; font-family: "Sitka Text", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 18.24px; margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><div style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><article class="w-article article" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><section class="article-body" id="article-body" itemprop="articleBody" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><h2 id="the-best-invisible-web-search-engines" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.754rem; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">The Best Invisible Web Search Engines</h2><h3 id="pipl" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">1. <a href="https://pipl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none !important;">Pipl</a></h3><div class="w-rich w-youtube" id="2uyD90ePgpc" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"></div><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Pipl brands itself as the world's largest people search engine. Unlike Google, Pipl can interact with searchable databases, member directories, court records, and other deep internet search content to offer you a detailed snapshot of a person. You can also use Pipl to deep search yourself.</p><h3 id="the-wayback-machine" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">2. <a href="https://archive.org/web/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none !important;">The Wayback Machine</a></h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Regular search engines only provide results from the most recent version of a website that's available.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">The Wayback Machine is different. It has copies of more than 361 billion web pages on its servers, allowing you to search for content that's no longer available on the visible web.</p><h3 id="the-www-virtual-library" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">3. <a href="http://vlib.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none !important;">The WWW Virtual Library</a></h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">The WWW Virtual Library is the oldest catalog on the web. It was started by Tim Berners-Lee, the creator of the World Wide Web, back in 1991.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Volunteers compile the list of links by hand, thus creating a high-quality index of deep web content across dozens of categories.</p><h3 id="duckduckgo" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">4. <a href="https://duckduckgo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none !important;">DuckDuckGo</a></h3><div class="body-img landscape" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><div class="responsive-img expandable img-article-item" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><figure style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin: 1rem 0px; text-align: center;"><picture style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"></picture></figure></div></div><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">DuckDuckGo is well-known as one of the <a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-private-search-engines/" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none !important;">best private search engines for the visible web</a>, but did you know the company also offers an onion site that lets you explore the dark web?</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Even the regular search engine offers more deep web content than Google. It pools results from more than 500 standalone search tools to find its results. If you pair the regular DuckDuckGo engine with the .onion version, you can perform an entire web search.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">The onion site can be found at <a class="vglnk" href="https://duckduckgogg42xjoc72x3sjasowoarfbgcmvfimaftt6twagswzczad.onion/" rel="nofollow" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none !important;"><span style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">https</span><span style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">://</span><span style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">duckduckgogg42xjoc72x3sjasowoarfbgcmvfimaftt6twagswzczad</span><span style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">.</span><span style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">onion</span><span style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">/</span></a>.</p><h3 id="usa-gov" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">5. <a href="https://www.usa.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none !important;">USA.gov</a></h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">The amount of content on USA.gov is seriously impressive. It's a portal to all the public material you need on every federal agency and state, local, or tribal government.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">You will also find information about government jobs, loans, grants, taxes, and a whole lot more. Most of the information on the site will not appear on Google.</p><h3 id="directory-of-open-access-journals" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">6. <a href="https://doaj.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none !important;">Directory of Open Access Journals</a></h3><div class="body-img landscape" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><div class="responsive-img expandable img-article-item" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><figure style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin: 1rem 0px; text-align: center;"><picture style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"></picture></figure></div></div><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">The Directory of Open Access Journals is a deep internet search engine that provides access to academic papers. The papers are available to anyone without charge.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">The current repository has over 15,000 journals with over 7.6 million articles across all subjects. Google Scholar can access some of the information, but we think that the DOAJ is a better research tool.</p><h3 id="searx" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">7. SearX</h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">If you are looking for a dark web search engine that also gets data from the visible web, check out Searx. The site has a .onion domain name, so is not accessible through a standard web browser. To load it, open a dark web browser such as Tor and paste <a class="vglnk" href="http://searx3aolosaf3urwnhpynlhuokqsgz47si4pzz5hvb7uuzyjncl2tid.onion/" rel="nofollow" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none !important;"><span style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">http</span><span style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">://</span><span style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">searx3aolosaf3urwnhpynlhuokqsgz47si4pzz5hvb7uuzyjncl2tid</span><span style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">.</span><span style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">onion</span><span style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;">/</span></a> into the address bar.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">It pulls data from different search engines, so it opens you to a world of endless possibilities. If it exists, this search engine can probably find it.</p><h3 id="elephind" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">8. <a href="https://elephind.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none !important;">Elephind</a></h3><div class="body-img landscape" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><div class="responsive-img expandable img-article-item" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><figure style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin: 1rem 0px; text-align: center;"><picture style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"></picture></figure></div></div><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Elephind aims to provide a single portal to all the historical newspapers of the world. It's a fantastic resource for researchers—especially family historians, genealogists, and students.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Many of the newspapers on the site are exclusively on the deep web; they will not show up on Google. At the time of writing, over 3.6 million newspapers are available.</p><h3 id="voice-of-the-shuttle" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">9. <a href="http://vos.ucsb.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none !important;">Voice of the Shuttle</a></h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">For anyone with an interest in humanities, Voice of the Shuttle is an essential resource. The site went live in 1994 and today boasts one of the most impressive collections of curated deep web content.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">There are more than 70 pages of annotated links covering everything from architecture to philosophy.</p><h3 id="ahmia" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">10. <a href="https://ahmia.fi/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none !important;">Ahmia</a></h3><div class="body-img landscape" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><div class="responsive-img expandable img-article-item" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><figure style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin: 1rem 0px; text-align: center;"><picture style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"></picture></figure></div></div><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Ahmia is a dark web search engine. But there's a twist—it is one of the few dark web search engines that is available on the regular web.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Of course, any links and results will not be openable unless you have the Tor browser installed on your computer. However, it's still a great way to get a taste of what's available on the dark web without exposing yourself to the inherent risks of using the dark web.</p><h3 id="worldcat" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">11. <a href="https://www.worldcat.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none !important;">WorldCat</a></h3><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">How do you know which books that the different local libraries in your area have in stock? Going through each library's site individually is time-consuming and potentially error-prone.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Instead, check out WorldCat. This deep internet search engine has two billion indexed items from libraries around the world, including many links that are only typically available with a database search.</p><h3 id="project-gutenberg" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.535rem; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">12. <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none !important;">Project Gutenberg</a></h3><div class="body-img landscape" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><div class="responsive-img expandable img-article-item" style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"><figure style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; margin: 1rem 0px; text-align: center;"><picture style="margin-block: 0px; margin-inline: 0px;"></picture></figure></div></div><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">If you search for obscure copyright-free ebooks on Google, you'll have to click through several pages to find a result that provides a download link.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Project Gutenberg offers over 60,000 free ebooks for you to check out and download. It provides variable formats and also provides you with a list of similar books to download.</p><h2 id="learn-more-about-the-invisible-web" style="font-family: "Sitka Heading", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 1.754rem; line-height: normal; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 2.192rem; padding: 0px;">Learn More About the Invisible Web</h2><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">The 12 search engines we have introduced you to should provide a solid base on which to start your hunt for content.</p><p style="hyphens: manual; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 1.096rem; padding: 0px;">Sadly, one of the most famous deep search engines from the past, Deeppeep, no longer exists, but all the sites in the article can help to recreate the lost features.</p><div><br />Source: <a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-search-engines-explore-deep-invisible-web/?utm_source=MUO-NL-RP&utm_medium=newsletter" style="font-size: 18.24px;">The 12 Best Deep Search Engines to Explore the Invisible Web (makeuseof.com)</a><br /><br /></div></section></article></div></div><div id="__reading__mode__content_end_mark_container_id" style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #333333; font-family: "Sitka Text", Georgia, Cambria, Calibri; font-size: 18.24px; margin-block: 0px; margin-bottom: 25px; margin-inline: 0px;"></div>PC, Music, & Movie Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180974050375752815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757345250081862097.post-33588909430544760742023-01-19T06:16:00.001-08:002023-01-19T06:16:04.170-08:00What is a VPN and How Does it Work?
<iframe width="1027" height="576" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_wQTRMBAvzg" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>PC, Music, & Movie Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180974050375752815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757345250081862097.post-57312233484925010762023-01-18T06:32:00.002-08:002023-01-19T06:33:03.418-08:00How a VPN Works
<iframe width="1024" height="768" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sr2-K6AaHNI" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>PC, Music, & Movie Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180974050375752815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757345250081862097.post-64800191795675312332022-10-10T05:00:00.000-07:002022-10-10T05:00:11.834-07:00Top 7 Truly Free VPN Providers of October 2022<p> Top 7 Truly Free VPN Providers of 2022: A Summary</p><div class="content-top"><p>Many VPN providers offer free versions of their premium apps. Although limited, they are more than enough to <strong>keep you safe and anonymous online</strong>. Some of them also <strong>allow torrenting</strong> and can even <strong>unblock Netflix US</strong>.</p><p>Take a look at our top 7 (truly) free VPNs:</p><ol><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/free-vpn/#1-privadovpn-best-free-vpn-for-windows-and-mac-users"><strong>PrivadoVPN</strong></a>: Best free VPN for Windows and Mac users</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/free-vpn/#2-protonvpn-best-free-vpn-with-unlimited-data-and-many-extra-benefits"><strong>ProtonVPN</strong></a>: Best free VPN with unlimited data</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/free-vpn/#3-hide-me-best-free-vpn-in-terms-of-customer-support"><strong>Hide.me</strong></a>: Best free VPN in terms of customer support</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/free-vpn/#4-tunnelbear-best-free-vpn-if-youre-looking-for-many-server-locations"><strong>TunnelBear</strong></a>: Best free VPN if you’re looking for many server locations</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/free-vpn/#5-atlas-vpn-best-free-vpn-for-android-and-ios"><strong>Atlas VPN</strong></a>: Best free VPN for Android and iOS</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/free-vpn/#6-windscribe-best-free-vpn-for-fast-connection-speeds"><strong>Windscribe</strong></a>: Best free VPN for fast connection speeds</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/free-vpn/#7-zoogvpn-best-free-vpn-with-a-refer-a-friend-program"><strong>ZoogVPN</strong></a>: Best free VPN for FireTV</li></ol><p>You don’t have to compromise your online safety and privacy to save money. These providers offer <strong>excellent protection 100% cost-free</strong>. Unfortunately, they also come with limitations, like <strong>speed caps</strong> and <strong>data limits</strong>. If you want a cheap VPN that protects you online without restricting your browsing, we recommend Surfshark.</p></div><div class="vpn-provider-highlight"><div class="vpn-provider"><div class="vpn-image"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/surfshark" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><img height="124" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/surfshark-logo-new.svg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="vpn-info"><div class="title"><div class="title-inner">Surfshark</div></div><div class="green-note"><div class="green-label">Deal</div><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/surfshark" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Safe and anonymous internet for only $2.49 a month</a><abbr class="info" rel="tooltip" title="Get a 24-month plan at Surfshark and pay only $2.49 a month. "> <i aria-hidden="true" class="fa fa-info-circle"></i></abbr></div></div><div class="button-wrapper"> <a class="button btn-bg orange" href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/surfshark" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Visit Surfshark</a></div></div></div><div class="content-bottom"><p>Otherwise, we can dive deep into the top free VPNs of 2022. Read the full article below!</p></div><div class="close-tldr-wrapper"><img class="icon" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/themes/vpngids//assets/img/x-mark-small-purple.svg" /></div><p>With a Virtual Private Network (VPN), you can <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/anonymous-browsing/browse-internet-anonymously/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">use the internet more anonymously</a> and securely by means of an <strong>encrypted connection</strong>. Most VPN providers <strong>require a monthly fee</strong> if you want to use their secure server network. However, there are some VPN providers that offer a connection for <strong>free</strong>.</p><p>In this article, you’ll learn more about <strong>free VPN services</strong>,
how they work, and why you should be careful about using them. We’ll
also recommend seven excellent free services you can start using right
away.</p><hr /><h2 id="be-careful-with-free-vpn-services">Be Careful with Free VPN Services</h2><p>You
always need to be somewhat wary of “free” products and services — and
VPNs are no exception. Although some free VPNs will do their job very
well, not all of them will be able to compete with paid VPNs.</p><p>Many
VPN services claim to be free but still take something from you, even
if it isn’t your money. For example, some free VPNs, such as <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/vpn-reviews/holavpn/">Hola VPN</a>, <strong>sell your data connection to other customers</strong>. Other free providers even <strong>monitor the websites you visit</strong> so they can sell this data to marketing agencies.</p><p>In
other words, you might think your online life is protected by these
free VPNs, but your privacy is actually being compromised even more.</p><h3 id="worth-considering-free-trial-with-a-premium-vpn-for-30-days">Worth considering: Free trial with a premium VPN for 30 days</h3><p>Free
VPNs generally come with certain limitations. Premium (paid) VPNs, on
the other hand, are more secure and offer more options, such as
unlimited data, unlimited speeds, proper customer support, and access to
streaming services from all over the world.</p><p>If you want to try a premium service for free, there’s a strong up-and-comer we wholeheartedly recommend: <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/vpn-reviews/surfshark/">Surfshark</a>. For less than $3 per month, you get <strong>all the advantages of a premium VPN</strong>.
The free trial comes in the form of a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Within those first 30 days, you can get your money back without any
problems.</p><div class="shortcode-provider-info"><div class="header"><div class="title-wrapper"><div class="logo"> <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/surfshark" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><br /> </a></div><div class="title"> Surfshark</div><div class="offer"><div class="offer-tag"> Deal:</div> Safe and anonymous internet for only $2.49 a month</div></div><div class="info-right"><div class="price"><div class="label"> From</div> $2.49</div><div class="score"> 9.0</div></div></div><div class="content"><ul class="highlights-list"><li><i aria-hidden="true" class="fa fa-plus-circle"></i> Very user-friendly and works with Netflix and torrents</li><li><i aria-hidden="true" class="fa fa-plus-circle"></i> 30-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked!</li><li><i aria-hidden="true" class="fa fa-plus-circle"></i> Cheap with many extra options</li></ul> <a class="button btn-bg orange" href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/surfshark" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Visit Surfshark <i aria-hidden="true" class="fa fa-caret-right"></i></a></div></div><p>If you want to know how you can use the Surfshark money-back guarantee to your advantage, you can check out <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/vpn-trials/surfshark-free-trial/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">this Surfshark free trial guide</a>. You can also try one of the <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/vpn-trials/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">trial periods of other popular VPN providers</a>.</p><p>If a <strong>free VPN</strong> is really what you’re looking for, there are a few <strong>reliable options</strong>.
You might run into data limits or speed caps, but the free VPN
providers on the list below are generally recommendable and are
completely free.</p><p>You don’t have to provide your payment information or make use of a money-back guarantee. <strong>Free really is free</strong> with these VPN providers.</p><h2 id="comparison-table-of-the-best-free-vpns-of-2022">Comparison Table of the Best Free VPNs of 2022</h2><div class="table-responsive js-scrollable scroll-hint is-scrollable" style="overflow: auto; position: relative;"><table class="table"><thead><tr><th>Free VPN</th><th><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/privadovpn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img alt="PrivadoVPN logo" class="aligncenter wp-image-80083 size-full" height="100" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/privadovpn_100x100_logo_white.png" width="100" /></a><p>1. PrivadoVPN</p></th><th><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/protonvpn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img alt="ProtonVPN logo icon with transparent background" class="aligncenter wp-image-206629 size-full" height="100" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/protonvpn-logo-icon.png" width="100" /></a><p>2. ProtonVPN</p></th><th><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/hideme/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img alt="Hide.me" class="aligncenter wp-image-44072 size-full" height="100" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/hide.me-logo-small.png" width="100" /></a><p>3. Hide.me</p></th><th><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/tunnelbear/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img alt="TunnelBear" class="aligncenter wp-image-44081 size-full" height="100" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/tunnelbear-logo-small.png" width="100" /></a><p>4. TunnelBear</p></th><th><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/atlas-vpn-free/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img alt="AtlasVPN logo icon with transparent background" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-206647" height="100" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/atlasvpn-logo-icon.png" width="100" /></a><p>5. AtlasVPN</p></th><th><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/windscribe/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img alt="Windscribe Logo Icon" class="aligncenter wp-image-64372 size-full" height="90" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/windscribe-logo-icon-small.png" width="90" /></a><p>6. Windscribe</p></th><th><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/zoogvpn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img alt="Zoog VPN Logo Icon" class="aligncenter wp-image-64381 size-full" height="100" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/zoog-vpn-logo-icon-small.png" width="100" /></a><p>7. ZoogVPN</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Unlimited speeds</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;">✔</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;">✔</span> (but slow servers)</td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;">✔</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;">✔</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;">✔</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;">✔</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;">✔</span></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Free data per month</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;">10 GB</td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;">Unlimited</span></td><td style="text-align: center;">10 GB</td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">500 MB</span></td><td style="text-align: center;">10 GB</td><td style="text-align: center;">2 GB</td><td style="text-align: center;">10 GB</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Countries with Servers</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;">8</td><td style="text-align: center;">3</td><td style="text-align: center;">5</td><td style="text-align: center;">49</td><td style="text-align: center;">2</td><td style="text-align: center;">10</td><td style="text-align: center;">3</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Netflix USA working?</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;">✔</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">✖</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">✖</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">✖</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">✖</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">✖</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">✖</span></td></tr><tr><td><strong>P2P traffic allowed</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;">✔</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">✖</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;">✔</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">✖</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;">✔</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;">✔</span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #339966;">✔ </span>(Limited)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Level of encryption</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;">AES 256-Bit</td><td style="text-align: center;">AES 256-Bit</td><td style="text-align: center;">AES 256-Bit</td><td style="text-align: center;">AES 256-Bit</td><td style="text-align: center;">AES 256-Bit</td><td style="text-align: center;">AES 256-Bit</td><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">128-Bit</span></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Operating system</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;">Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Android TV, Fire TV</td><td style="text-align: center;">Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Android TV, Linux, Chromebook</td><td style="text-align: center;">Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, Android TV, Fire TV</td><td style="text-align: center;">Windows, Mac, iOS, Android</td><td style="text-align: center;">Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Android TV, Fire TV</td><td style="text-align: center;">Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, Fire TV</td><td style="text-align: center;">Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Android TV Linux, Fire TV</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Website</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span class="button-wrapper"><a class="button btn-bg orange btn-align-center " href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/privadovpn/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Visit PrivadoVPN</a></span><p><img alt="Badge Editor's Choice" class="aligncenter wp-image-85062 size-full" height="100" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/badge-editors-choice-small.png" width="100" /></p></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span class="button-wrapper"><a class="button btn-bg orange btn-align-center " href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/protonvpn/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Visit ProtonVPN</a></span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span class="button-wrapper"><a class="button btn-bg orange btn-align-center " href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/hideme/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Visit Hide.me</a></span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span class="button-wrapper"><a class="button btn-bg orange btn-align-center " href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/tunnelbear/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Visit TunnelBear</a></span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span class="button-wrapper"><a class="button btn-bg orange btn-align-center " href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/atlas-vpn-free/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Visit AtlasVPN</a></span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span class="button-wrapper"><a class="button btn-bg orange btn-align-center " href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/windscribe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Visit Windscribe</a></span></td><td style="text-align: center;"><span class="button-wrapper"><a class="button btn-bg orange btn-align-center " href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/zoogvpn/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Visit ZoogVPN</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="scroll-hint-icon-wrap is-active" data-target="scrollable-icon">
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</div></div><h2 id="what-is-the-best-free-vpn">What is the Best Free VPN?</h2><p><img alt="Best Free VPN" class="alignright size-full wp-image-206620" height="300" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/top-7-truly-free-vpn-providers-content-image-with-providers-logos.png" width="400" />After extensive testing, we conclude that <strong>PrivadoVPN</strong> is the <strong>best free VPN service in 2022</strong>.</p><p>Other
good free VPN providers are ProtonVPN, Hide.me, TunnelBear, Atlas VPN,
Windscribe, and ZoogVPN, with each option having its own unique
advantages and features.</p><p>Our top list of free VPNs can be summarized as follows:</p><ol><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/free-vpn/#1-privadovpn-best-free-vpn-for-windows-and-mac-users"><strong>PrivadoVPN</strong></a>: Best free VPN for Windows and Mac users</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/free-vpn/#2-protonvpn-best-free-vpn-with-unlimited-data-and-many-extra-benefits"><strong>ProtonVPN</strong></a>: Best free VPN with unlimited data</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/free-vpn/#3-hide-me-best-free-vpn-in-terms-of-customer-support"><strong>Hide.me</strong></a>: Best free VPN in terms of customer support</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/free-vpn/#4-tunnelbear-best-free-vpn-if-youre-looking-for-many-server-locations"><strong>Tunnelbear</strong></a>: Best free VPN if you’re looking for many server locations</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/free-vpn/#5-atlas-vpn-best-free-vpn-for-android-and-ios"><strong>Atlas VPN</strong></a>: Best free VPN for Android and iOS</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/free-vpn/#6-windscribe-best-free-vpn-for-fast-connection-speeds"><strong>Windscribe</strong></a>: Best free VPN for fast connection speeds</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/free-vpn/#7-zoogvpn-best-free-vpn-with-a-refer-a-friend-program"><strong>ZoogVPN</strong></a>: Best free VPN with a “refer a friend” program</li></ol><h3 id="how-did-we-determine-our-top-seven-list">How did we determine our top seven list?</h3><p>First of all, it was important that there were <strong>no direct or hidden subscription costs. </strong>VPNs with free trials that automatically turn into a paid subscription were not included in our list.</p><p>Additionally, we felt it was crucial that the VPNs we test <strong>don’t sell customer information</strong> to third parties.</p><p>When
comparing various free VPN services, we also looked at encryption, data
limits, speed caps, the number of simultaneous connections that are
allowed, and the server locations.</p><h3 id="picking-the-best-free-vpn-for-you">Picking the best free VPN for you</h3><p>Free VPNs often have a combination of different <strong>limiting factors</strong>
regarding data, internet speeds, and server availability. In everyday
practice, this doesn’t necessarily pose a problem. Which provider you
pick is mainly <strong>a matter of personal preference</strong>.</p><p>Do you intend to use the VPN for streaming? Then it’s important to have <strong>reliable speed</strong> and a <strong>large amount of data</strong>
available. Note that, when it comes to streaming, paid VPN services
usually perform better because of their higher speeds and lack of data
caps.</p><p>Regardless of your purpose for the VPN, you should try to find a free VPN service that <strong>has servers in your country</strong> and <strong>no speed cap</strong>. This can be difficult, given the limited number of server locations most free VPNs offer, but it’s not impossible.</p><p>Below you will find some more in-depth information about the free VPNs on our top 7 list.</p><hr /><p><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/privadovpn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img alt="PrivadoVPN" class="aligncenter wp-image-79731 size-full" height="84" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/privadovpn_horizontal_color_500_width.png" width="500" /></a></p><h3 id="1-privadovpn-best-free-vpn-for-windows-and-mac-users">1. PrivadoVPN – Best Free VPN for Windows and Mac users</h3><p><strong>PrivadoVPN is the best free VPN of this moment — a surprising newcomer with a great interface and user experience.</strong></p><div class="table-responsive js-scrollable scroll-hint" style="overflow: auto; position: relative;"><table class="table"><thead><tr><th>Feature</th><th>PrivadoVPN free version performance</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Torrents</td><td>Allowed</td></tr><tr><td>Netflix</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Simultaneous connections</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Server locations</td><td>12 locations in 8 countries</td></tr><tr><td>Data limit</td><td>10 GB per month</td></tr><tr><td>Speed cap</td><td>None</td></tr><tr><td>Encryption</td><td>AES 256-Bit</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>Completely free</td></tr><tr><td>Website</td><td><strong><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/privadovpn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit the PrivadoVPN website</a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="scroll-hint-icon-wrap" data-target="scrollable-icon">
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</div></div><h4 id="reasons-to-pick-privadovpn">Reasons to pick PrivadoVPN</h4><p><img alt="Badge Editor's Choice" class="alignright wp-image-85053 size-full" height="150" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/badge-editors-choice-large.png" width="150" /><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/vpn-reviews/privadovpn/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">PrivadoVPN</a> promises
to keep you private, and it excels at doing just that. There are
multiple reasons why this provider ended up at the top of the list.
First of all, PrivadoVPN works with Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and
Android TV. PrivadoVPN also has a <strong>FireStick App </strong>so you can <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/vpn-setup/install-vpn-smart-tv/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">use this VPN on different smart TVs</a> as well. Finally, it <strong>works with Netflix</strong>, which is uncommon (and therefore a huge plus) for a free VPN service.</p><p>With PrivadoVPN, <strong>torrenting poses absolutely no issue</strong>; we tried downloading several different torrents ourselves whilst connected to PrivadoVPN, and the process worked smoothly.</p><p>PrivadoVPN offers <strong>unlimited speeds</strong>
as long as you stay within the monthly 10 GB data limit. Note that,
after finishing your 10 GB of monthly data, you can still use
PrivadoVPN. You’ll just be limited to one server and 1 Mbit speeds, but
you’re still protected and anonymized.</p><p>Furthermore, considering it’s a free VPN, there are <strong>loads of server locations</strong>
to choose from: Frankfurt, Zurich, Paris, London, Amsterdam, New York,
Chicago, Washington, Miami, Los Angeles, Montreal, Mexico City, and
Buenos Aires.</p><p>Lastly, PrivadoVPN Free also comes with an <strong>automatic kill switch</strong>. This is an essential security feature often found only in paid VPN services.</p><h4 id="does-privadovpn-have-any-limitations">Does PrivadoVPN have any limitations?</h4><p>There are a few limitations to keep in mind with PrivadoVPN. First of all, there is <strong>no dedicated Linux app</strong>.</p><p>Also, you can use PrivadoVPN’s free version only on <strong>one device at a time</strong>.
Other than that, PrivadoVPN performed really well in our tests and has
several impressive features you wouldn’t expect from a free service.</p><h4 id="verdict-on-privadovpn">Verdict on PrivadoVPN</h4><p>PrivadoVPN is, at this moment, our <strong>editor’s choice</strong>
for the best free VPN. It has a beautiful app, works intuitively, and
is fast and user-friendly. A refreshing new player — and one to keep an
eye on.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="button-wrapper"><a class="button btn-bg orange btn-align-center " href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/privadovpn" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Get PrivadoVPN for free</a></span></p><hr /><p><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/protonvpn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img alt="ProtonVPN logo horizontal" class="aligncenter wp-image-206656 size-full" height="100" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/proton-vpn-logo-horizontal.png" width="430" /></a></p><h3 id="2-protonvpn-best-free-vpn-with-unlimited-data-and-many-extra-benefits">2. ProtonVPN – Best free VPN with unlimited data and many extra benefits</h3><p><strong>ProtonVPN is the most well-known free VPN, ideal for those seeking a free VPN with unlimited data and zero logs. </strong></p><div class="table-responsive js-scrollable scroll-hint" style="overflow: auto; position: relative;"><table class="table"><thead><tr><th>Feature</th><th>ProtonVPN free version performance</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Torrents</td><td>Not allowed</td></tr><tr><td>Netflix</td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td>Simultaneous connections</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Server locations</td><td>23 locations in 3 countries</td></tr><tr><td>Data limit</td><td>None</td></tr><tr><td>Speed cap</td><td>“Medium speed”</td></tr><tr><td>Encryption</td><td>AES 256-Bit</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>Completely free</td></tr><tr><td>Website</td><td><strong><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/protonvpn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit the Proton website</a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="scroll-hint-icon-wrap" data-target="scrollable-icon">
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can justifiably be called one of the best free VPNs on the market. This
popular provider from Switzerland offers user-friendly software, an
excellent free package of security tools, and applications with good
encryption.</p><p>The free version of ProtonVPN has <strong>no data limits</strong>,
which is unique amongst free VPN providers. It also doesn’t have any
speed limits. This means you’re free to use this VPN as long as you
want, for whatever you like to do online.</p><p>Another of ProtonVPN’s features is that it <strong>functions well on all your devices</strong>. Proton works with Mac, Windows, Android, Android TV, iOS, Linux, Chromebook, and even certain routers.</p><p>On top of that, ProtonVPN is a very safe provider. It does not keep any logs of user data and is well-known for its <strong>focus on security and privacy</strong>. As long as your VPN connection is activated, you’ll be protected.</p><p>Finally, creating a Proton account gives you access to a <strong>whole suite of other security services</strong>. These include:</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/news/protonmail-rebrands-to-proton-unites-services-in-one-ecosystem/">ProtonMail</a></strong>, a <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/anonymous-browsing/secure-email-providers/">secure email service</a></li><li><strong>Proton Calendar</strong>, with end-to-end encryption</li><li><strong>Proton Drive</strong>, including 1 GB of free <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/internet-safety/cloud-backups/best-cloud-storage/">secure cloud storage</a></li></ul><p>If you choose to upgrade to a premium Proton plan, you get upgrades in all these services, making it a <strong>great all-in-one online privacy provider</strong>.</p><h4 id="disadvantages-of-the-free-version-of-protonvpn">Disadvantages of the free version of ProtonVPN</h4><p>Although the free version of ProtonVPN doesn’t have a speed cap, it can be <strong>quite slow at times</strong>.
This makes sense, considering how many people use the limited number of
free ProtonVPN servers. Internet speeds can dip as the servers struggle
to handle all the traffic. The Proton website also openly advertises
the speed of their free VPN as “medium,” while all their paid
subscriptions have “high speeds.”</p><p>Furthermore, Proton <strong>doesn’t support torrent downloads</strong>. This means you cannot download files from <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">torrent sites</a>
when you are connected to a free ProtonVPN server. This free service
also won’t be able to give you access to Netflix — you’ll have more luck
unblocking foreign Netflix libraries with Proton’s premium servers or,
for a free option, PrivadoVPN.</p><p>The free version of ProtonVPN gives you access to <strong>servers in “only” three different countries</strong>:
nine servers in the United States, three servers in Japan, and eleven
in The Netherlands. This very limited selection of servers could be
troublesome for some users.</p><p>You can use ProtonVPN for free on <strong>one device at a time</strong>.
But seeing as it’s a free service you could theoretically register
multiple accounts with different email addresses. This way you can
protect every device you own with a separate ProtonVPN account.</p><h4 id="verdict-on-protonvpn">Verdict on ProtonVPN</h4><p>Our editorial team finds that ProtonVPN is currently <strong>one of the best free VPNs available</strong>. Aside from Proton’s free package, we have also <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/vpn-reviews/protonvpn/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">reviewed the premium version</a> of this provider.</p> <span class="button-wrapper"><a class="button btn-bg orange btn-align-center " href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/protonvpn/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Get ProtonVPN for free</a></span><hr /><p><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/hideme" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank"><img alt="hide.me logo" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17283" height="119" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/hide.me-banner.jpg" width="369" /></a></p><h3 id="3-hide-me-best-free-vpn-in-terms-of-customer-support">3. Hide.me – Best free VPN in terms of customer support</h3><p><strong>A trustworthy free VPN that allows torrents but denies access to Netflix.</strong></p><div class="table-responsive js-scrollable scroll-hint" style="overflow: auto; position: relative;"><table class="table"><thead><tr><th>Feature</th><th>Hide.me free version performance</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Torrents</td><td>Allowed</td></tr><tr><td>Netflix</td><td>Did not work in our tests</td></tr><tr><td>Simultaneous connections allowed</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Server locations</td><td>5 locations</td></tr><tr><td>Data limit</td><td>10GB per month</td></tr><tr><td>Speed cap</td><td>None</td></tr><tr><td>Encryption</td><td>AES 256-Bit</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>Completely free</td></tr><tr><td>Website</td><td><strong><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/hideme/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit the Hide.me website</a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="scroll-hint-icon-wrap" data-target="scrollable-icon">
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a well-known name in the VPN landscape. This provider offers both paid
and free subscription options. The free subscription gives you access to
<strong>five servers</strong> in four countries: one in the Netherlands, Canada, and Germany, and two in the USA (East and West).</p><p>Hide.me is a <strong>zero-logs VPN</strong>.
This means the provider doesn’t store any information regarding your
internet activities, which is good news for the privacy-conscious. The
free version of Hide.me also gives you 24/7 access to <strong>customer support</strong>.</p><p>In
past years, Hide.me didn’t allow people to use the free version to
download torrents. Now, this policy has changed, and free users can in
fact <strong>download via torrent sites</strong>. They do, however, need to keep in mind the monthly data limitations of 10GB when downloading.</p><p>There is <strong>no speed limit</strong> for free Hide.me users. Furthermore, the Hide.me app works on <strong>many operating systems</strong>, like <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/windows-vpn/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Windows</a>, <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/iphone-vpn/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">iOS</a>, <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/mac-vpn/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">macOS</a>, <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/android-vpn/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Android</a>, Linux, and Fire TV.</p><div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_46919" style="width: 513px;"><img alt="Operating systems that Hide.me works with" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-46919" class="wp-image-46919 size-full" height="242" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/operating-systems-that-hide.me-works-with.png" width="503" /><p class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-46919">Operating systems that Hide.me works with</p></div><h4 id="disadvantages-of-the-free-version-of-hide-me">Disadvantages of the free version of Hide.me</h4><p>Hide.me free VPN generally <strong>does not work with Netflix US</strong>.
We tested this ourselves in June 2022 and weren’t able to unblock any
geo-restricted shows or films on Netflix. Hide.me also mentions on their
website that their free version doesn’t work with streaming.</p><p>Another drawback of the free version of Hide.me is that it has a <strong>data limit of 10 GB per month</strong>.
If you want to stream, you will reach this data limit quite rapidly. In
such cases, the free version of ProtonVPN might be a better pick.
Alternatively, you could consider a cheap paid VPN option like <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/nordvpn-vs-surfshark/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NordVPN or Surfshark</a>.</p><p>With Hide.me, you’ll only be able to protect <strong>one device at a time</strong>.
Like ProtonVPN, however, you can bypass this limitation by registering
multiple accounts; one for every device you want to use Hide.me on.</p><h3 id="verdict-on-hide-me">Verdict on Hide.me</h3><p>The
free version of Hide.me will work well for most of your needs. There is
a data limit, however, which isn’t ideal for streaming or downloading.</p><p>Even
though you get a lot more data than most competitors, 10 GB is still a
relatively small amount. Unlike other services, though, Hide.me lets you
torrent with their free VPN.</p> <span class="button-wrapper"><a class="button btn-bg orange btn-align-center " href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/hideme/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Get Hide.me for free</a></span><hr /><p><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/tunnelbear" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank"><img alt="Tunnelbear logo" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17286" height="192" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/tunnelbear-banner.png" width="500" /></a></p><h3 id="4-tunnelbear-best-free-vpn-if-youre-looking-for-many-server-locations">4. TunnelBear – Best free VPN if you’re looking for many server locations</h3><p><strong>TunnelBear is one of the most reliable providers offering a free VPN solution.</strong></p><div class="table-responsive js-scrollable scroll-hint" style="overflow: auto; position: relative;"><table class="table"><thead><tr><th>Feature</th><th>TunnelBear free version performance</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Torrents</td><td>Not allowed</td></tr><tr><td>Netflix</td><td>Did not work in our tests</td></tr><tr><td>Simultaneous connections allowed</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>Server locations</td><td>49 countries</td></tr><tr><td>Data limit</td><td>500MB per month</td></tr><tr><td>Speed cap</td><td>None</td></tr><tr><td>Encryption</td><td>AES 256-Bit</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>Completely free</td></tr><tr><td>Website</td><td><strong><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/tunnelbear/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit the TunnelBear website</a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="scroll-hint-icon-wrap" data-target="scrollable-icon">
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is another good option if you’re looking for a free VPN. The interface
is clear, fun, and easy to use. The visual style is unique and very
recognizable. The website is easy to navigate and the <strong>installation</strong> of TunnelBear software <strong>is quick and simple</strong>.</p><p>Additionally, the <strong>security</strong> and <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/internet-safety/secure-browsing/what-is-encryption/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">encryption</a> are up to par, and the free version of TunnelBear <strong>doesn’t cap speeds</strong>.</p><p>Even
with its free version, TunnelBear allows you to choose from all of its
available servers in countries like the USA, the United Kingdom, Canada,
Germany, Japan, The Netherlands, Spain, France, Brazil, India, and
Italy.</p><p><img alt="TunnelBear servers" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-138815" height="583" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/tunnelbear-servers-new-screenshot.png" width="640" /></p><p>We were able to view several different online streaming services whilst being connected to a TunnelBear server, including <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/unblocking/streaming/access-hulu/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Hulu</a>, <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/unblocking/streaming/access-bbc-iplayer/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">BBC iPlayer</a>, and <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/unblocking/streaming/unblock-youtube-videos/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. Netflix USA didn’t seem to work, however.</p><p>TunnelBear is available for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. Moreover, their free VPN can be used <strong>on multiple devices at the same time</strong>, just like their paid one.</p><p>This
VPN provider has some limitations but is still a very good free VPN. If
you want to download the free version, click “Pricing” at the top of
their website, then select the free subscription.</p><h4 id="downsides-of-the-free-version-of-tunnelbear">Downsides of the free version of TunnelBear</h4><p>The biggest disadvantage of using TunnelBear is the <strong>data limit</strong>, as you only get <strong>500 MB per month</strong>. For everyday use, most people would surpass this data limit, especially when streaming videos.</p><p>You
can add 1 GB of free data to this limit if you tweet about TunnelBear,
but the question is whether you’re willing to do this as a user looking
for more online privacy.</p><p><strong>Customer support is limited</strong>
for free users. TunnelBear states on its website that paying customers
can expect “priority customer support.” This means you will be helped
quickly and more efficiently if you’re facing any issue with TunnelBear.</p><p>Finally, there’s the issue of Tunnelbear <strong>not allowing P2P traffic</strong> on their servers, so we highly discourage torrenting via Tunnelbear’s servers.</p><h4 id="verdict-on-tunnelbear">Verdict on TunnelBear</h4><p>The free version of TunnelBear is of high quality, but only suitable <strong>if you need a small amount of data</strong>. The unpaid package can suffice if you occasionally want to <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/internet-safety/secure-browsing/secure-wi-fi/">safely log into a public Wi-Fi network</a>. This prevents you from falling victim to a hacker who is lurking on said public network.</p> <span class="button-wrapper"><a class="button btn-bg orange btn-align-center " href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/tunnelbear/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Get Tunnelbear for free</a></span><hr /><p><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/atlas-vpn/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="AtlasVPN logo horizontal" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-206638" height="126" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/atlas-vpn-logo-horizontal.png" width="423" /></a></p><h3 id="5-atlas-vpn-best-free-vpn-for-android-and-ios">5. Atlas VPN – Best free VPN for Android and iOS</h3><p><strong>A fast, free VPN with generous bandwidth and some great features on mobile devices.</strong></p><div class="table-responsive js-scrollable scroll-hint" style="overflow: auto; position: relative;"><table class="table"><thead><tr><th>Feature</th><th>Atlas VPN free version performance</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Torrents</td><td>Allowed</td></tr><tr><td>Netflix</td><td>Did not work in our tests</td></tr><tr><td>Simultaneous connections allowed</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Server locations</td><td>3 locations in 2 countries</td></tr><tr><td>Data limit</td><td>10GB per month</td></tr><tr><td>Speed cap</td><td>None</td></tr><tr><td>Encryption</td><td>AES 256-Bit</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>Completely free</td></tr><tr><td>Website</td><td><strong><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/atlas-vpn-free/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the Atlas VPN website</a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="scroll-hint-icon-wrap" data-target="scrollable-icon">
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you can use the free version of Atlas VPN immediately after installing
the app: you don’t have to create an account or sign in. You get a
relatively generous <strong>bandwidth of 10GB per month without any speed limits</strong>.
This isn’t the unlimited data use that Proton offers, but can still be
enough for your everyday use, provided you don’t use it for streaming
and torrenting all day long.</p><p>Free users can access <strong>three locations</strong>, namely The Netherlands, Los Angeles, and New York. Our speed tests indicated that Atlas VPN offers <strong>pretty high speeds</strong> across its servers.</p><p>In terms of security, your data is protected by <strong>AES-256 bit encryption </strong>and the highly secure <strong>WireGuard protocol</strong> (even on its free version) as well as <strong>IPSec/IKEv2</strong>. The free version also offers a kill switch, which you can enable from the settings menu.</p><h4 id="disadvantages-of-atlas-vpns-free-version">Disadvantages of Atlas VPN’s free version</h4><p>Atlas VPN has a lot of promise, but also comes with a few limitations. To start with, the free version offers access to just <strong>three server locations</strong>
and cannot unblock Netflix or any other streaming services. On top of
that, the 10GB data limit can become a problem if you plan on using your
VPN constantly.</p><p>Moreover, although it claims to be a “no logs” VPN, it <strong>does collect some data</strong> such as device identifiers. It’s also based in the United States, which is a <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/anonymous-browsing/5-9-14-eyes/">5 eyes country</a> and doesn’t have the strongest privacy laws.</p><p>Lastly, during our tests, we experienced <strong>a few technical kinks</strong>, such as <strong>issues with the kill switch</strong>. We’re hoping this provider can smooth over these issues to make Atlas VPN an even better service and a great free option.</p><h4 id="verdict-on-atlas-vpn">Verdict on Atlas VPN</h4><p>Atlas
VPN is an attractive free VPN with high speeds and solid security. It
offers a decent 10 GB of data per month and three server locations. It
also includes <strong>an easy-to-use split tunneling option on its mobile apps</strong>, which makes it a great choice for iOS and Android users.</p> <span class="button-wrapper"><a class="button btn-bg orange btn-align-center " href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/atlas-vpn-free/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Get Atlas VPN for free </a></span><hr /><p><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/windscribe" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank"><img alt="Windscribe banner" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17280" height="192" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/windscribe-banner.png" width="551" /></a></p><h3 id="6-windscribe-best-free-vpn-for-fast-connection-speeds">6. Windscribe – Best free VPN for fast connection speeds</h3><p><strong>Decent free VPN that works with almost all operating systems and devices.</strong></p><div class="table-responsive js-scrollable scroll-hint" style="overflow: auto; position: relative;"><table class="table"><thead><tr><th>Feature</th><th>Windscribe free version performance</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Torrents</td><td>Allowed</td></tr><tr><td>Netflix</td><td>Did not work in our tests</td></tr><tr><td>Simultaneous connections allowed</td><td>Unlimited</td></tr><tr><td>Server locations</td><td>10 countries</td></tr><tr><td>Data limit</td><td>2GB to 10GB per month</td></tr><tr><td>Speed cap</td><td>None</td></tr><tr><td>Encryption</td><td>AES 256-Bit</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>Completely free</td></tr><tr><td>Website</td><td><strong><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/windscribe/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit the Windscribe website</a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="scroll-hint-icon-wrap" data-target="scrollable-icon">
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divided among different countries around the world. This is relatively
few compared to the paid option, which lets you use servers in up to 63
countries. However, when you compare it to the three servers of, for
example, Atlas VPN, it’s quite a nice offer.</p><p>On top of that, the <strong>Windscribe servers are very fast</strong>. You can also use Windscribe on <strong>as many devices as you want</strong>. Pretty unique for a VPN that comes free of charge!</p><h4 id="disadvantages-of-windscribe-free-vpn">Disadvantages of Windscribe free VPN</h4><p>This free VPN service has a <strong>data limit of 2 GB per month</strong>. However, if you choose to share your email address with Windscribe and verify your account, you get 10 GB a month.</p><p>Keep in mind that this is technically a payment: you <strong>“pay” with your email address</strong>
and get more data in return. We think this is a bit odd. Likely, your
email address is used for marketing purposes, so Windscribe can approach
you by email and get you to upgrade to a paid subscription. Even when
you manage to acquire 10 gigabytes of data, you’re likely to <strong>quickly burn through this</strong> after some days of internet use, especially when downloading or streaming.</p><p>Another downside of Windscribe is its lacking usability. Windscribe’s software is <strong>not as easy to use</strong>
as some of the other free VPN providers listed above. Most of the
buttons in the software take you to your account page on their website.
This is not as user-friendly as software that lets you edit certain
settings from within the VPN application itself.</p><p>Lastly, we were <strong>unable to access Netflix</strong> with Windscribe. Torrents, however, were no issue.</p><h4 id="verdict-on-windscribe">Verdict on Windscribe</h4><p>The
free VPN package of Windscribe is really solid. The speeds are great,
although we do dislike the data limitations. Also, Windscribe <strong>isn’t a great pick for people who enjoy watching Netflix</strong> with their VPN.</p> <span class="button-wrapper"><a class="button btn-bg orange btn-align-center " href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/windscribe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Get Windscribe for free</a></span><hr /><p><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/zoogvpn" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank"><img alt="Zoog banner" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-17277" height="203" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/zoog-logo-banner.png" width="500" /></a></p><h3 id="7-zoogvpn-best-free-vpn-with-a-refer-a-friend-program">7. ZoogVPN – Best free VPN with a “refer a friend” program</h3><p><strong>A free zero-logs VPN provider with a limited number of servers that can be used on one device at a time.</strong></p><div class="table-responsive js-scrollable scroll-hint" style="overflow: auto; position: relative;"><table class="table"><thead><tr><th>Feature</th><th>ZoogVPN free version performance</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Torrents</td><td>Allowed</td></tr><tr><td>Netflix</td><td>Did not work in our tests</td></tr><tr><td>Simultaneous connections allowed</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>Server locations</td><td>3 locations</td></tr><tr><td>Data limit</td><td>10 GB to 50 GB per month</td></tr><tr><td>Speed cap</td><td>None</td></tr><tr><td>Encryption</td><td>128-Bit</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>Completely free</td></tr><tr><td>Website</td><td><strong><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/zoogvpn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit the ZoogVPN website</a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="scroll-hint-icon-wrap" data-target="scrollable-icon">
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Free users can choose between IKEv2 and OpenVPN, while paying users
have additional protocols to choose from. For most users, OpenVPN will
suffice, as this is a very suitable protocol for security and speed and
is the standard among VPNs.</p><p>This VPN works on <strong>Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, and Android devices</strong>. There’s also <strong>support for AndroidTV and FireTV</strong>.</p><p>When testing the free application of ZoogVPN, we discovered it even offers a <strong>kill switch</strong>
functionality. This feature ensures that all internet traffic is
interrupted whenever the secure VPN connection unexpectedly drops. The
presence of a <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/vpn-information/what-is-kill-switch/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">kill switch</a> is pretty special for a free VPN. This unique feature is shared only by Atlas VPN.</p><h4 id="disadvantages-of-zoogvpn">Disadvantages of ZoogVPN</h4><p>The big downside when it comes to ZoogVPN is that they use <strong>128-bit encryption instead of the AES 256-bit</strong> offered by other free VPNs. Why they would purposely choose to provide their free users with lesser encryption, is lost on us.</p><p>If you have a free package with ZoogVPN, you can <strong>only use three servers</strong>
in the entire server network. These servers are located in The
Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. The
free version can be used on <strong>just one device at a time</strong>.</p><p>ZoogVPN has a <strong>data limit of 10 GB</strong> per month. You can add to this limit, but to do so, you’ll have to refer paying customers. Every paying customer you refer to <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/vpn-reviews/zoogvpn/">ZoogVPN</a> will earn you an <strong>additional 5 GB of data</strong>, and you can earn up to 50 GB per month.</p><p>The
VPN servers of ZoogVPN are quite fast, but when they are under heavier
load, free users are the first to notice. When we tested ZoogVPN’s free
servers in January 2022, <strong>Netflix did not work</strong>.</p><h4 id="verdict-on-zoogvpn">Verdict on ZoogVPN</h4><p>Even
though ZoogVPN is not in the first position on our list, keep in mind
that there are more than 300 free VPN options on the market. The fact
that a provider is included in this list of the best free VPN services
means they <strong>meet a certain quality threshold</strong>. ZoogVPN
does have its fair share of limitations, like every free product out
there, but it remains a decent choice for a free VPN.</p> <span class="button-wrapper"><a class="button btn-bg orange btn-align-center " href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/zoogvpn/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Get ZoogVPN for free</a></span><hr /><h2 id="free-vpn-vs-paid-vpn">Free VPN vs. Paid VPN</h2><p><img alt="Hands holding VPN shield icons, free vs paid VPN with white background" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-120353" height="220" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/free-vs-paid-vpn-with-white-background.png" width="640" /></p><p>You
need to be careful when using free VPN services. A study conducted a
couple of years ago, which included over 300 free VPN applications,
found that <strong>many free VPNs don’t protect your data properly</strong>.
Access to all kinds of unnecessary sensitive information (such as your
contacts, photos, and social media) is often requested. Some free
providers even infect your device with <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/internet-safety/malware/spyware/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">spyware</a> and <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/internet-safety/malware/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">other malware</a>.</p><p>Many
free VPN services are owned by Chinese companies, which might raise
suspicions about their intentions and the level of safety and anonymity
they actually provide. As we all make non-stop use of the internet these
days, it’s worth using a good and reliable VPN service.</p><p><strong>Paid VPN services will generally be more mindful of your privacy. </strong>They also offer a more advanced level of security, as well as many extra features.</p><p>For instance, connections tend to be much faster with paid VPNs. You’re allowed <strong>multiple simultaneous connections</strong>
(to share your subscription with friends and family — or to use one
account on both your laptop and your phone). You also have a higher
chance of accessing free streaming services from abroad, such as Netflix
USA or BBC iPlayer. On top of that, you can <strong>safely download torrents</strong> without having to worry about data limits or fines.</p><p>Most
of these features aren’t available with free services. What’s more,
paid VPN subscriptions have become quite cheap — and they’re worth every
penny. If you want to know which companies currently offer the best VPN
services, have a look at our <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/top-5-best-vpn/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">comprehensive top five best VPNs</a>.</p><h3 id="cheap-vpns">Cheap VPNs</h3><p>There
are large price differences between paid VPNs. Some premium VPN
providers may shock you with their price tag, but luckily, there are
several that offer <strong>very good VPN connections for low prices</strong>. Occasionally, a good cheap VPN turns out to be just as good, if not better, than a VPN with a higher monthly fee.</p><p>For <strong>just a few dollars a month</strong>,
you can get a really good VPN and enjoy peace of mind regarding the
safety of your internet connection and data. A good example of a great
VPN that costs little is <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/surfshark/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">Surfshark</a>.</p><p>Want to learn more about the different cheap VPNs out there? You can check out our article here:</p> <span class="button-wrapper"><a class="button btn-bg orange btn-align-center " href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/cheap-vpns/">Check out the best cheap VPNs</a></span><hr /><h2 id="free-vpns-without-data-limits">Free VPNs Without Data Limits</h2><p>As you’ve seen, most good free VPNs come with data limits. Free VPN users are restricted this way, because <strong>maintaining VPN servers and VPN connections costs money</strong>. Data limits give you a chance to get to know the VPN service without it costing the provider too much money.</p><p>Nevertheless, there’s at least <strong>one free VPN without data limits: <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/protonvpn" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">ProtonVPN</a></strong>.
The free version of this VPN can be quite slow at times, because all
its free users are spread out over just a handful of servers. When these
servers get too crowded, your speed will go down. Proton hopes this
makes lengthy use of its free services less attractive. However, if slow
speeds are not an issue for you (for example, if you don’t need your
VPN for streaming), ProtonVPN is certainly worth considering.</p><p>A big downside to the data limits of free VPNs is that they’ll often <strong>keep you from watching an entire movie or TV show</strong>.
When you’re watching an online stream (for example on Netflix), you’ll
hit the monthly data limit after about an hour or two. So, even if the
speed of the connection isn’t an issue, your viewing pleasure will be
short-lived.</p><hr /><h2 id="free-vpns-without-speed-caps">Free VPNs Without Speed Caps</h2><p>Most
free VPNs already employ data limits, so they don’t need to set speed
caps. As a result, these VPNs are often just as fast as paid VPNs. Some
free VPNs don’t actively set speed caps, because their free servers are
already slowed down by a large number of users.</p><p>Luckily, there are free providers that offer <strong>a relatively sizeable number of servers</strong>, such as <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/tunnelbear" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>TunnelBear</strong></a> and <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/windscribe" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Windscribe</strong></a>.
This means that, even though the VPN connection is free, speeds are
still very decent. TunnelBear especially clearly demonstrates what a
paid subscription would look like, as this VPN provider gives you access
to all its servers, albeit with very limited data (500MB/month).</p><hr /><h2 id="free-vpn-for-all-your-devices">Free VPN for All Your Devices</h2><p>Most
good free VPNs offer software and apps that are compatible with common
devices and operating systems. This means that such VPNs are easy to
install on your computer, smartphone, tablet, and TV.</p><p>Some VPNs even offer software for lesser-used operating systems, making it possible to use a free VPN on <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/linux-vpn/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Linux</a>, for instance.</p><h3 id="best-free-vpn-for-your-computer-or-mac">Best free VPN for your computer or Mac</h3><p>Most free VPNs are available for Windows and <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/mac-vpn/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Mac</a>. There are three ways in which you can use a VPN on your computer:</p><ol><li>With a dedicated application for your operating system</li><li>Through the settings of your operating system (built-in VPN support)</li><li>Through a browser extension</li></ol><p>Some VPNs are <strong>only available as a browser extension</strong> on
Chrome or Firefox. This means they do NOT protect your other internet
traffic, including torrents and emailing. The only thing a VPN browser
extension protects is the<strong> internet traffic running through your browser</strong>, such as online banking via your bank’s website.</p><p>Different
operating systems require different kinds of VPN software. Linux users
will often have a harder time setting up a VPN connection compared to
Windows or Mac users. Setting up a VPN connection on Windows or Mac is
usually just a matter of <strong>downloading and installing the provided software</strong>; Linux users often have to <strong>manually configure</strong> their VPN connection.</p><h3 id="free-vpn-for-ios-and-android">Free VPN for iOS and Android</h3><p><img alt="Smartphone with a dark VPN Shield icon" class="alignright size-full wp-image-116171" height="150" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/smartphone-with-vpn-shield-small.png" width="150" />VPNs for smartphones are becoming more popular. Not only do we use our smartphones daily, but we also connect them to <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/internet-safety/secure-browsing/secure-wi-fi/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">unprotected Wi-Fi networks</a> more often than we do with a computer. A free VPN definitely adds value for any smartphone user.</p><p>Nearly all good free VPNs offer applications for <strong>both Android and iOS</strong>.
All free VPN providers we mention in our overview above offer free
software for both Android and iOS. If you want to see how these VPNs
perform specifically on the iPhone, check out our detailed review of the
<a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/best-free-vpn-for-iphone/">best free VPNs for the iPhone</a>.</p><h3 id="free-vpn-for-tablet">Free VPN for tablet</h3><p>Smartphones are not the only devices running on Android and iOS: <strong>iPads and Android tablets</strong> do, too. It is just as easy to install and set up free VPN software on your tablet as it is on your phone.</p><p>Using a VPN is ideal if you want to watch <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/netflix-vpn/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">the American version of Netflix</a>
on your iPad, for example. Just as with smartphones, all free VPNs
listed above have software for both iPads and Android tablets.</p><hr /><h2 id="free-vpn-server-locations">Free VPN Server Locations</h2><p>Most free VPNs grant you access to a <strong>small sample of servers</strong>
compared to their paid subscription. The only exception is TunnelBear,
which gives you access to its entire global network of servers.</p><div class="table-responsive js-scrollable scroll-hint" style="overflow: auto; position: relative;"><table class="table"><thead><tr><th>Free VPN</th><th style="text-align: center;">Server locations</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/privadovpn" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">PrivadoVPN</a></td><td style="text-align: center;">The United States, The Netherlands, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom, Argentina, and France</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/protonvpn" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">ProtonVPN</a></td><td style="text-align: center;">The US, The Netherlands, and Japan</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/hideme" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">Hide.me</a></td><td style="text-align: center;">United States (East, West), The Netherlands, Germany, and Canada</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/tunnelbear" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">TunnelBear</a></td><td style="text-align: center;">All of their global servers, including the US and the UK</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/atlas-vpn-free/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Atlas VPN</a></td><td style="text-align: center;">The Netherlands and the United States</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/windscribe" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">Windscribe</a></td><td style="text-align: center;">United States, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Canada, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, and Romania</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/zoogvpn" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">ZoogVPN</a></td><td style="text-align: center;">The US, The UK, and The Netherlands</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="scroll-hint-icon-wrap" data-target="scrollable-icon">
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Usually, your bandwidth is given to premium users of the service, who
in turn use your connection and IP address as their very own ‘VPN
server.’</p><p>Below you’ll find an overview of some unsafe free VPNs that are relatively popular.</p><div class="table-responsive js-scrollable scroll-hint" style="overflow: auto; position: relative;"><table class="table"><thead><tr><th>Free VPN</th><th style="text-align: center;">Why it’s best not to use it</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Hola</strong></td><td>Hola
sells your bandwidth to paying users. This enables paying users to use
your internet connection to access the web. As a result, your <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/anonymous-browsing/what-is-my-ip/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">IP address</a> could end up being connected to suspicious activities.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>SuperVPN</strong></td><td>SuperVPN keeps track of your data to fulfill DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) requests. If you’re looking for a way to <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/anonymous-downloading/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">download anonymously</a>, you’ll be better off with a different VPN.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Psiphon Pro</strong></td><td>Psiphon
Pro allows partner companies to track users. It also shares data with
commercial partners, other partners, and the Psiphon Pro parent company.
In other words, you’ll have a hard time staying anonymous with this
VPN.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Touch VPN</strong></td><td>Touch VPN adds
different types of trackers (cookies, pixel tags, web beacons) to a
user’s browser and shares data with third parties.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Betternet</strong></td><td><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/vpn-reviews/betternet-vpn/">Betternet</a> allows advertisers, among other third parties, to track user data.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>AnonyTun</strong></td><td>AnonyTun allows advertisers to place cookies and build user profiles.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Turbo VPN</strong></td><td>The free version of <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/vpn-reviews/turbo-vpn/">Turbo VPN</a> is filled with adware and allows advertising partners to place cookies and track users.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tuxler VPN</strong></td><td><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/vpn-reviews/tuxler-vpn/">Tuxler VPN</a>‘s
free version is very unsafe, collects user data, and shares that with
third parties. On top of that, it’s also incredibly slow.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="scroll-hint-icon-wrap" data-target="scrollable-icon">
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</div></div><p>These aren’t the only unsafe free VPN providers out there. Many VPNs in the App Store and on Google Play <strong>don’t have clear policies regarding data processing and privacy</strong>.</p><p>If you encounter such a VPN yourself, always be careful. Don’t assume you’ll be able to <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/anonymous-browsing/browse-internet-anonymously/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">browse the internet anonymously</a> with these VPNs. Feel free to let us know in the comments about other VPNs to avoid and help us further protect our visitors.</p><hr /><h2 id="conclusion-what-is-the-best-free-vpn">Conclusion: What is the Best Free VPN?</h2><p>At the moment, the best all-around free VPN is <strong>PrivadoVPN</strong>. This provider is the absolute best choice when it comes to security and server network quality.</p><p><strong>ProtonVPN</strong> is the best VPN if you’re looking for unlimited data, while <strong>Windscribe</strong> performs best when it comes to speed. <strong>TunnelBear</strong> is the most user-friendly free option, and <strong>Atlas VPN</strong> is your best bet for a free smartphone VPN.</p><p>The free VPN services recommended in this article generally support <strong>multiple platforms and operating systems</strong>.
So, whether you’re looking for a free VPN for iPad, Android, or iPhone,
the recommended VPN services should work for your device.</p><p>However, the moment you start using a free VPN regularly or for streaming, you will quickly <strong>run into data limits and speed caps</strong>.
Similarly, you will often experience restrictions when you try to
download shows and movies with a free VPN. In such cases, you’ll be much
better off with a cheap paid VPN. Free VPNs are <strong>perfect for occasional use and when you only need limited data</strong>.</p><p>If
you’re looking for a free VPN service, make sure to choose one of the
trustworthy providers listed in this article — especially since many
free VPN apps in the Play and App Store don’t work properly or are a<strong> threat to your privacy and security</strong>. Internet safety begins with a good VPN, and a bad VPN can have the opposite effect.</p><p>There
are some new free VPN services on the market that we haven’t included
in our top list yet. Some providers seem promising, but they can only be
called “safe to use” after they have passed the test of time.</p><p>The table below contains the best free VPN providers of this moment, for specific purposes and criteria:</p><div class="table-responsive js-scrollable scroll-hint" style="overflow: auto; position: relative;"><table class="table"><thead><tr><th>Criterium</th><th style="text-align: center;">Best free VPN option</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Speed</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/windscribe" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">Windscribe</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Data</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/protonvpn" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">ProtonVPN</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Server locations</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/tunnelbear" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">TunnelBear</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Safety</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/privadovpn" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">PrivadoVPN</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Ease of use</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/privadovpn" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">PrivadoVPN</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="scroll-hint-icon-wrap" data-target="scrollable-icon">
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David is a cybersecurity analyst and one of the founders of
VPNoverview.com. Since 2014 he has been gaining international experience
working with governments, NGOs, and the private sector as a
cybersecurity and VPN expert and advisor.</div></div></div></div></div></section><p><br />Source: https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/free-vpn/<br /><br /><br /></p><h2 aria-level="2" role="heading">Best Free VPN: <a href="https://windscribe.com/">Windscribe</a></h2><h2 aria-level="2" role="heading"><a href="https://windscribe.com/"></a></h2>
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<p>If you’d prefer not to pay any money for a VPN, there are a few
decent companies that offer free plans. You need to be careful with free
VPNs, though, as there are many “free” VPN companies out there that
exist <a href="https://www.howtogeek.com/396747/why-you-shouldnt-trust-free-vpns/">purely to steal your data</a> and sell it to advertisers and data miners.</p>
<p>In fact, the problem is so bad that we recommend using only three VPNs with a free plan, <a href="https://protonvpn.com/">ProtonVPN</a>, <a data-trxnetwork="cj" href="https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-3607085-13703976?sid=CT738071-xid-fr1665402618aal" rel="sponsored">TunnelBear</a>, and <a href="https://windscribe.com/">Windscribe</a>, with the last being the best of them.</p>
<p>The main issue of free legitimate VPNs is bandwidth, or the amount of
data that can be passed through the VPN. TunnelBear offers only 500MB
of free bandwidth per month, upgradeable to 1GB by tweeting about the
service.</p>
<p>Windscribe, on the other hand, offers twenty times as much, 10GB per
month and another 5GB by tweeting. Referring friends gets you another
1GB per referral, too. Though 15GB isn’t enough to sustain a hardcore
torrenting habit, it should be more than enough for most people.</p><br />
<p>ProtonVPN doesn’t have bandwidth caps like Windscribe, but instead
limits you to just a handful of servers and also caps your speeds. This
makes it a good pick for people that want to secure their browsing but
nothing else. However, we feel Windscribe’s superior speeds give it an
edge here.</p>
<p>The only reason to use TunnelBear over Windscribe is that the former
has servers in a lot more countries available for free users; Windscribe
only has 10. We’d take 20 times the bandwidth over country choice any
day, so Windscribe gets our recommendation here. Upgrading Windscribe
into a paid version costs only $49 per year and works great with
Netflix, so that’s another upside.</p>
<p>Of the three free VPNs we mentioned, Windscribe offers 10GB of
bandwidth, about twenty times more than TunnelBear. This gives
Windscribe an almost automatic win.</p>
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</div></div>PC, Music, & Movie Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180974050375752815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757345250081862097.post-74124514773704711902022-06-12T17:27:00.000-07:002022-06-12T17:27:28.937-07:00The Best Torrent Sites That Still Work in January 2022<p> </p><h3>1. The Pirate Bay — The Most Well-Established Torrent Site</h3>
<p><span class="img-lazy-wrap" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1919px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 48.1%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="Graphic showing Pirate Bay interface" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-894294" height="308" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/TPB-autoresized86X.png" width="640" /></span></p>
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<ul><li><b>Year founded:</b> 2003</li><li><b>Mirror sites/alternate URLs:</b> thepiratebay.org,
tpbpirateproxy.org, proxybay.xyz, thepirate-bay.org, thepiratebay10.org,
thepiratebay.rocks, thepiratebay.vip, pirateproxy.id, ThePirateBay.red,
Tbp.tw, TPBMirror.org</li><li><b>Alexa ranking:</b> 224</li><li><b>Banned locations:</b> United Kingdom, Spain, Singapore,
Argentina, Netherlands, Malaysia, Australia, Austria, Norway, Finland,
Sweden, China, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, India, Saudi Arabia,
Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Kuwait, Russia, Sri Lanka, Germany, Turkey,
United Arab Emirates, and Belgium</li><li><b>Instant download support:</b> Yes</li></ul>
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<p><b>The Pirate Bay is one of the best-known torrent sites globally, with up to 60 million visitors a month.</b>
It is available in 35 different languages, and has held the title for
the world’s best torrent site since 2018. Even though it was temporarily
shut down in early 2020, it’s still thriving and has avoided numerous
takedown attempts over the years. The exact number of torrenting files
on the site is estimated to be in the millions.</p>
<p>What I liked most about The Pirate Bay was the site’s focus on safety. <b>It verifies uploaders and indicates whether torrents are trustworthy or not.</b>
While you can’t guarantee protection from malware and spyware, this
verification reduces the likelihood of infection. I also liked its
filtering system, too, where I could specify torrents by file format,
quality, and console. This saved me a lot of time when searching for
Sita Sings the Blues.</p>
<p><b>Another benefit is that most torrents have at least a few seeders for faster downloads</b>
due to the large community (including even old and obscure torrents).
In addition, The Pirate Bay has a simple, easy-to-navigate interface.
When I searched for a torrent, I could filter my searches by file
format, quality, and gaming console (for games), which meant that I
didn’t need to assess each torrent individually to find the right one.</p>
<p><b>A minor con of The Pirate Bay is that it displays a few ads on the site.</b> But you can always use a trusted ad blocker, or even better, <a aria-label="CyberGhost VPN" class="shortcode_affiliate_link_1615 aff-link aff-top-vendor" data-tracked="yes" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/?Track_link=MTYxNXw=&dl=torrent&vid=1615&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_256145&pageid=12748&type=post&pageview_id=1|KYG3U83HRFCY3&clickout_id=1|KYG3U83HRFCY3|1|1615" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">protect yourself while downloading torrents with a VPN that comes with an ad blocker built in</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://thepiratebay.org/" name="12_Best_Torrent_Sites_for_January_2022_That_Are_Safe_and_Working-47136910" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out The Pirate Bay</a></p>
<h3>2. RARBG — Verifies All Torrents to Ensure High Quality</h3>
<p><span class="img-lazy-wrap" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1919px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 54.56%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="Graphic showing RARBG homepage" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-866173" height="349" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Rarbg-homepage-torrent-autoresized86X.png" width="640" /></span></p>
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<ul><li><b>Year founded:</b> 2008</li><li><b>Mirror sites/alternate URLs:</b> 185.37.100.122,
rarbg.is, rarbgprx.org/index70.php, rarbgunlock.com,
rarbgunlock.com/index70.php, rarbgmirror.com,
rarbgmirror.com/index70.php, rarbgmirror.xyz/index70.php,
rarbgmirror.org/index70.php, rarbgaccess.org/index70.php</li><li><b>Alexa ranking:</b> 7,542</li><li><b>Banned locations:</b> The UK, Bulgaria, Portugal, Denmark, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Ireland</li><li><b>Instant download support:</b> Yes</li></ul>
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<p><b>RARBG is known for high-quality torrents</b>, thanks to its group of moderators and active community. <b>The site verifies each torrent that gets uploaded to weed out all the bad ones effectively.</b> But this also means that its library is smaller than other sites, even though it gets updated regularly.</p>
<p><b>Thanks to its personalized user experience, I found it easy to find and assess torrents.</b>
Once I found a torrent, I could hover over the file to see some
screenshots, album art, and posters that popped up. I could also filter
torrents by size, date added, or the number of seeders and leechers by
clicking on the respective icons in each category. Although <b>it does have an unnecessary amount of pop-up ads</b>, so it's a good idea to use an ad blocker. The easiest solution is to <a aria-label="CyberGhost VPN" class="shortcode_affiliate_link_1615 aff-link aff-top-vendor" data-tracked="yes" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/?Track_link=MTYxNXw=&dl=torrent&vid=1615&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_257994&pageid=12748&type=post&pageview_id=1|KYG3U83HRFCY3&clickout_id=1|KYG3U83HRFCY3|1|1615" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">use a VPN with ad blockers built-in to protect your downloads and block all the ads at once</a>.</p>
<p>The site also displays the top ten rankings for each category, and
users can add reviews to torrents, too — so you know the files are
legitimate. It also lets you use the site as a guest or as a registered
member, which makes it a hybrid between a private and a public torrent
site.</p>
<p>But since the site verifies all torrents, it has caught the attention
of many authorities, which have tried to shut it down. Luckily, no
attempts have succeeded.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.rarbg.is/index8.php" name="12_Best_Torrent_Sites_for_January_2022_That_Are_Safe_and_Working-414524457" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out RARBG</a></p>
<h3>3. 1337x — Huge Torrent Library With Great Variety</h3>
<p><span class="img-lazy-wrap" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1919px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 52.68%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="Graphic showing 1337x homepage" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-866202" height="337" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1337x-homepage-torrent-autoresized86X.png" width="640" /></span></p>
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<ul><li><b>Year founded:</b> 2007</li><li><b>Mirror sites/alternate URLs:</b> 1337x.st, x1337x.se, 1337x.gd, 1337x.is, x1337x.ws, x1337x.eu.</li><li><b>Alexa ranking:</b> 257</li><li><b>Banned locations:</b> Australia, the UK, Austria, and Ireland</li><li><b>Instant download support:</b> Yes</li></ul>
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<p><b>1337x is a well-known torrent website with over 53 million monthly visitors and a vast selection of high-quality torrents.</b>
Most of its torrents are movies, TV shows, and music, although it has
several games as well. It has been around for a long time and its
community is very active, meaning that <b>its torrents are regularly updated every few hours</b>.</p>
<p><b>I found its user interface is simple and informative</b>,
as it includes the technical details of each torrent and other useful
information. For example, it’ll display whether a show or movie has been
nominated for an award or not, and the number of times it’s been
downloaded (this can tell you whether it’s a good quality torrent or
not). This is a massive improvement compared to a few years ago when the
user interface was slow and clunky.</p>
<p><b>1337x has very few ads and it shows some dedication to protecting your privacy</b> — it only makes money through Bitcoin donations, for example.</p>
<p>That being said, it can only do so much to protect you — you’re still
at risk of third parties spying on your online activity when browsing
any torrenting site. <a aria-label="ExpressVPN" class="shortcode_affiliate_link_1460 aff-link aff-top-vendor" data-tracked="yes" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/?Track_link=MTQ2MHw=&dl=torrent&vid=1460&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_289255&pageid=12748&type=post&org_referer=https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/10-best-torrent-websites/&ve=1&pageview_id=1|KYG3U83HRFCY3&clickout_id=1|KYG3U83HRFCY3|1|1460" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A VPN will add another layer of security by hiding your IP address and encrypting your traffic</a>, so your online movements remain anonymous.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.1377x.to/" name="12_Best_Torrent_Sites_for_January_2022_That_Are_Safe_and_Working-733049581" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out 1337x</a></p>
<h3>4. YTS — Best Torrent Site for High-Quality Movies</h3>
<p><span class="img-lazy-wrap" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1919px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 51.85%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="Graphic showing YTS homepage" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-866231" height="332" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/YTS-homepage-torrent-autoresized86X.png" width="640" /></span></p>
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<ul><li><b>Year founded:</b> 2011</li><li><b>Mirror sites/alternate URLs:</b> yts.am, yts.gd, yts.pm, yts.gm, yts.unblocked.mx, yts.unblockit.app, ww.yts.vc, yts.lt</li><li><b>Alexa ranking:</b> 696</li><li><b>Banned locations:</b> Ireland</li><li><b>Instant download support:</b> Yes</li></ul>
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<p><b>YTS (sometimes known as YIFY) is arguably the best torrent website for high-quality movies</b>,
with over 75 million users worldwide. The site contains almost 30,000
titles, many of which come with subtitles and are available in 1080p. <b>Its files are small and don’t compromise quality, so it’s excellent for all bandwidth levels.</b></p>
<p>It also has a clear and simple interface that reminds me of Netflix. When I searched for the film <i>Carnival of Souls</i>,<b> it provided the tech specs, synopsis, and IMBD ratings of the film, along with a list of similar films and film pictures.</b> But the site has been the target of several copyright infringement lawsuits recently, which raises concerns.</p>
<p>Since YTS specializes in movies, it lacks other types of content, so
you’ll need to go elsewhere for music, games, or software. Also, <b>it has annoying pop-up ads, which can jeopardize your privacy</b>.
However, the amount of ads has reduced over the years. If you would
like to avoid ads altogether, I suggest using a reliable ad blocker. I <a aria-label="CyberGhost VPN" class="shortcode_affiliate_link_1615 aff-link aff-top-vendor" data-tracked="yes" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/?Track_link=MTYxNXw=&dl=torrent&vid=1615&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_256146&pageid=12748&type=post&pageview_id=1|KYG3U83HRFCY3&clickout_id=1|KYG3U83HRFCY3|1|1615" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">use a VPN that comes with a built-in ad and malware blocker</a> (CyberGhost). That way I don't have to endure the ads and I'm anonymous while downloading torrents at the same time.</p>
<p><a href="https://yts.pm/" name="12_Best_Torrent_Sites_for_January_2022_That_Are_Safe_and_Working-489912144" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out YTS/YIFY</a></p>
<h3>5. Torrentz2 — Optimized Torrent Search Engine With a Focus on Music</h3>
<p><span class="img-lazy-wrap" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1919px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 46.69%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="Graphic showing Torrentz2 interface" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-894323" height="299" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Torrentz2-autoresized86X.png" width="640" /></span></p>
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<ul><li><b>Year founded:</b> 2016</li><li><b>Mirror sites/alternate URLs:</b> torrentz2.is, torrentz2.me, torrentz2eu.org, torrentz.eu, torrentzeu.org, torrenteu.org, torrentz2.cc, Torrentzwealmisr.onion</li><li><b>Alexa ranking:</b> 21,682</li><li><b>Banned locations:</b> None</li><li><b>Instant download support:</b> No</li></ul>
</div>
<p><b>Torrentz2 (formerly known as Torrentz) is a torrent search
engine that uses your search query to index torrents from over 90
torrent download sites.</b> From your search results, you can go to
one of the sites to download your torrent by clicking on the magnet
link. If your favorite torrent site doesn’t have the file that you’re
looking for, then Torrentz2 is a great alternative.</p>
<p>Even though you can download all kinds of torrents on Torrentz2, it’s mainly used for music. <b>It gives you access to an extensive music library with an impressive choice of genres</b> but
isn’t great for other media types. When I tested it, I had to spend a
few minutes looking for the file I was after because the site lacks
filtering options. However, you can filter torrents to see if they’re
verified or not, which is convenient.</p>
<p>Torrentz2 used to have a lot of pop-ups with fake and misleading links but, <b>its most recent update has fixed a lot of bugs to make the site safer</b>.</p>
<p>This offers a degree of protection, but your torrenting activity can still be exposed to prying eyes. However, <a aria-label="ExpressVPN" class="shortcode_affiliate_link_1460 aff-link aff-top-vendor" data-tracked="yes" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/?Track_link=MTQ2MHw=&dl=torrent&vid=1460&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_289256&pageid=12748&type=post&org_referer=https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/10-best-torrent-websites/&ve=1&pageview_id=1|KYG3U83HRFCY3&clickout_id=1|KYG3U83HRFCY3|1|1460" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a VPN will enhance your safety by encrypting and rerouting your traffic</a> <b>through a different IP address</b>.</p>
<p><a href="https://torrentzeu.org/" name="12_Best_Torrent_Sites_for_January_2022_That_Are_Safe_and_Working-135584060" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out Torrentz2</a></p>
<h3>6. EZTV — Great Torrent Site for TV Shows</h3>
<p><span class="img-lazy-wrap" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1919px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 50.08%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="Graphic showing EZTV homepage" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-866290" height="321" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/EZTV-homepage-torrent-autoresized86X.png" width="640" /></span></p>
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<ul><li><b>Year founded:</b> 2015</li><li><b>Mirror sites/Alternate URLs:</b> eztv.unblocked.krd,
eztv.tf, eztv.unblockall.org, eztv.yt, eztv.ag, eztv.red,
eztv.unblocked.mx, eztv.unblocked.bet, eztv.unblocked.llc,
eztv1.unblocked.is, eztv1.unblocked.si</li><li><b>Alexa ranking:</b> 3,163</li><li><b>Banned locations:</b> The UK, Ireland, and Australia</li><li><b>Instant download support:</b> Yes</li></ul>
</div>
<p><b>EZTV is known for its selection of TV shows, which are in HD or 1080p.</b>
It may not have an extensive library like The Pirate Bay or 1337x, but
that’s what happens when you specialize in a particular type of content.
It has a convenient “live countdown” list for new releases and a large
collection of TV shows, with more old shows than new ones.</p>
<p><b>Just be aware that new releases tend to be under copyright</b>,
so downloading them is illegal and can land you in serious trouble. I
strongly advise against it. EZTV also copies content from other torrent
sites, which could get you in trouble unknowingly.</p>
<p>That being said, EZTV has a handy drop-down search box — no matter
what I searched, I always got results. However, its interface is pretty
old and unappealing, and the large number of ads were intrusive.</p>
<p>Also, I found it pretty annoying that you can’t download full seasons
in one go. You need to download episodes separately, which is very
time-consuming. And if you're using a VPN for added security while you
torrent, it might slow your downloads down even more. Luckily, <b>I could</b> <a aria-label="ExpressVPN" class="shortcode_affiliate_link_1460 aff-link aff-top-vendor" data-tracked="yes" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/?Track_link=MTQ2MHw=&dl=torrent&vid=1460&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_295188&pageid=12748&type=post&org_referer=https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/10-best-torrent-websites/&ve=1&pageview_id=1|KYG3U83HRFCY3&clickout_id=1|KYG3U83HRFCY3|1|1460" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">download episodes at top speeds with ExpressVPN</a>. It's lightning-fast, so I didn't notice any effect when I tested it with EZTV.</p>
<p><a href="https://eztv.re/" name="12_Best_Torrent_Sites_for_January_2022_That_Are_Safe_and_Working-1596467177" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out EZTV</a></p>
<h3>7. Limetorrents — Huge Torrent Library With Tons of Variety</h3>
<p><span class="img-lazy-wrap" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1919px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 46.12%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="Graphic showing Limetorrents interface" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-894352" height="295" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Limetorrents-autoresized86X.png" width="640" /></span></p>
<div class="vm-block-highlight vm-block-highlight--list">
<ul><li><b>Year founded:</b> 2009</li><li><b>Mirror sites/alternate URLs:</b> limetorrents.co,
limetorrents.asia, limetorrents.zone, limetor.com, limetorrents.in,
Limetorrents.info, limetor.club, limetor.pro</li><li><b>Alexa ranking:</b> 3,001</li><li><b>Banned locations:</b> France, Australia, and the UK</li><li><b>Instant download support:</b> Yes</li></ul>
</div>
<p><b>Limetorrents boasts a massive torrent library with over 10 million torrents across all media types</b>,
and attracts more than 20 million users every month. Searches on the
site always yield plenty of results so you won’t be disappointed. Its
library is even larger than The Pirate Bay’s library, which is very
impressive.</p>
<p>You can download torrents of movies, games, music, apps, and TV shows, and <b>the site shows the top 100 torrents available for each category</b>.
This top 100 list focuses on newer releases — which means most of them
are under copyright and illegal to download — so be careful when using
this list to make sure you're not breaking any laws.</p>
<p>Otherwise, Limetorrents has tons of other files which are in the
public domain that you can download safely. I also found its interface
to be sleek and visually pleasing and liked being able to filter
torrents by their health or verification status.</p>
<p>But having millions of torrents has its drawbacks, as quite a lot of
them are fake. Also, irritating ads are pretty common on the site.</p>
<p><a href="https://limetorrent.org/" name="12_Best_Torrent_Sites_for_January_2022_That_Are_Safe_and_Working-1487063290" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out Limetorrents</a></p>
<h3>8. Torlock — Good Site for Safe Torrent Downloads</h3>
<p><span class="img-lazy-wrap" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1919px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 50.65%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="Graphic showing Torlock homepage" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-866407" height="324" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Torlock-homepage-torrent-autoresized86X.png" width="640" /></span></p>
<div class="vm-block-highlight vm-block-highlight--list">
<ul><li><b>Year founded:</b> 2010</li><li><b>Mirror sites/alternate URLs:</b> torlock.unblocked.krd, torlock.unblocked.mx</li><li><b>Alexa ranking:</b> 21,900</li><li><b>Banned locations:</b> The UK, India, and Australia</li><li><b>Instant download support:</b> Yes</li></ul>
</div>
<p>If you’re concerned about downloading unsafe torrents, then consider using Torlock. <b>The site pays its users $1 for every fake torrent reported</b>,
which shows its commitment to your safety. It’s also one of the few
torrent sites that still uses its.com domain name, which means it’s well
established. In particular, it has a lot of music, eBooks, and anime
series in its library.</p>
<p><b>Its homepage displays the most recent and popular torrents for each category.</b>
However, new releases are usually under copyright, which means
downloading them is illegal — so beware. I liked that the site also
displays all the file specifications for each torrent, including the
file size, upload date, seeders, and health. When you search for a
torrent, the site will also display torrents containing all of your
search terms.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.torlock.cc/" name="12_Best_Torrent_Sites_for_January_2022_That_Are_Safe_and_Working-892184789" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out Torlock</a></p>
<h3>9. Zooqle — User-Friendly Interface and an Extensive Torrent Library</h3>
<p><span class="img-lazy-wrap" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1919px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 50.96%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="Graphic showing Zooqle homepage" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-866436" height="326" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Zooqle-homepage-torrent-autoresized86X.png" width="640" /></span></p>
<div class="vm-block-highlight vm-block-highlight--list">
<ul><li><b>Year founded:</b> 2013</li><li><b>Mirror sites/alternate URLs:</b> zooqle.bypassed.org, zooqle.unblocked.mx, zooqle.unblocked.krd, zooqle.nocensor.club, zooqle.g2g.casa, zooqle.u4m.pw</li><li><b>Alexa ranking:</b> 2,086</li><li><b>Banned locations:</b> None</li><li><b>Instant download support:</b> Yes</li></ul>
</div>
<p>Zooqle is a new torrent website that’s becoming popular. <b>It has an extensive library that’s particularly good for games</b>,
as well as movies, software, TV shows, and eBooks. To diversify its
torrent library, it uses links from other torrent sites like
Torrenthound and Katcr.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that because games are a relatively new media, most of
them are under copyright protection and therefore are illegal to
download. My team and I don’t condone illegal torrenting, so be sure to
check the rules and regulations in your country.</p>
<p><b>I found its interface simple and visually pleasing, and its search bar pretty useful.</b>
Simply search for any torrent you’re after, and you’ll be given a
comprehensive list of related torrents. You can also filter by seeder to
leecher ratio and by the quality of each torrent. All torrents contain
file specifications as well as comments and reviews from other users.
This made it easier to select a good quality version of <i>Kansas City Confidential</i> when I searched for it.</p>
<p><a href="https://zooqle.com/" name="12_Best_Torrent_Sites_for_January_2022_That_Are_Safe_and_Working-667759990" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out Zooqle</a></p>
<h3>10. IPTorrents — Private Torrent Site That’s Safe</h3>
<p><span class="img-lazy-wrap" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1919px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 50.55%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="Graphic showing IP Torrents homepage" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-866465" height="324" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IPtorrents-homepage-torrent-autoresized86X.png" width="640" /></span></p>
<div class="vm-block-highlight vm-block-highlight--list">
<ul><li><b>Year founded:</b> Unknown</li><li><b>Mirror sites/alternate URLs:</b> iptorrents.eu, iptorrents.me, iptorrents.ru, iptorrents.us</li><li><b>Alexa ranking:</b> 4,731</li><li><b>Banned locations:</b> Not available</li><li><b>Instant download support:</b> Yes</li></ul>
</div>
<p>Unlike the other sites on this list, IPTorrents is a private torrent
download site with over 7 million monthly visits. This means <b>you can only use it if you get invited and make a donation</b>.
But once you’re in, you’ll get access to a big library and an active
community — without any pop-up ads. It’s also safer because it’s much
harder for people to spread spyware or malware since not just anyone can
use it.</p>
<p><b>Another benefit of IPTorrents is that its download speeds tend to be faster</b>
because members need to comply with seeding quotas. Its only downside
is that you’ll need to pay a donation of $20 to get in, which is quite
high. Without this donation, you won’t be accepted.</p>
<p><a href="https://iptorrents.com/" name="12_Best_Torrent_Sites_for_January_2022_That_Are_Safe_and_Working-439557444" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out IPTorrents</a></p>
<h3>11. Demonoid — Well-Established Torrent Site With Many Media Types</h3>
<p><span class="img-lazy-wrap" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1919px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 52.74%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="Graphic showing Demonoid homepage" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-866494" height="338" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Demonoid-homepage-torrent-autoresized86X.png" width="640" /></span></p>
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<ul><li><b>Year founded:</b> 2003</li><li><b>Mirror sites/alternate URLs:</b> Dnoid.me, Demonoid.unblocked.bet</li><li><b>Alexa ranking:</b> 160,289</li><li><b>Banned locations:</b> Not available</li><li><b>Instant download support:</b> Yes</li></ul>
</div>
<p><b>Demonoid is one of the original torrent sites that’s still active today.</b>
The site once struggled due to increased political pressure to get it
taken down but now has over 10 million users and 1 million torrents. You
can find a great variety of media types on Demonoid, including movies,
TV shows, music, games, and more. Movies and TV shows are especially
popular on the site.</p>
<p>In the past, you needed to create an account to use the site, and
registration was only open to those who received the invite. However,
this doesn’t seem to be the case anymore. I was able to download <i>Night of the Living Dead</i> without signing up.</p>
<p><a href="https://demonoid.is/" name="12_Best_Torrent_Sites_for_January_2022_That_Are_Safe_and_Working-1361336432" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out Demonoid</a></p>
<h3>12. NYAA.si — Specialized Site for Asian Content</h3>
<p><span class="img-lazy-wrap" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1919px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 51.54%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="Graphic showing NYAA homepage" class="aligncenter wp-image-866523 size-full" height="330" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NYAA-homepage-torrent-autoresized86X.png" width="640" /></span></p>
<div class="vm-block-highlight vm-block-highlight--list">
<ul><li><b>Year founded:</b> 2005</li><li><b>Mirror sites/alternate URLs:</b> nyaa.net, nyaatorrent.com</li><li><b>Alexa ranking:</b> 895</li><li><b>Banned locations:</b> The UK, US, Japan, South Korea, and Australia</li><li><b>Instant download support:</b> Yes</li></ul>
</div>
<p>NYAA.si is a specialist site for Asian content, particularly from Japan, China, and South Korea. <b>Its main focus is on anime series, but I also found music and software.</b> The site is a resurrection of the anime torrent site NYAA.</p>
<p><b>What I liked about NYAA.si is its simplistic interface</b>,
which makes it easy to access the files you’re after. Just keep in mind
that it’s quite intrusive with its pop-up ads, so you might want to use
an ad blocker, or a VPN that comes with an ad blocker built-in.</p>
<p><a href="https://nyaa.si/" name="12_Best_Torrent_Sites_for_January_2022_That_Are_Safe_and_Working-294172514" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out NYAA.si</a></p>
<h2 class="js-tocItem"><span id="Tips-on-How-to-Choose-the-Best-Torrenting-Sites"></span>Tips on How to Choose the Best Torrenting Sites</h2>
<p><b>Torrent sites can be dangerous places:</b> a lot of the sites aren’t regulated, so they can contain fake links with viruses, tracking software, or malware.</p>
<p>Therefore, choosing a trusted torrent site is crucial in minimizing the risks involved. But to be fully protected, <a aria-label="ExpressVPN" class="shortcode_affiliate_link_1460 aff-link aff-top-vendor" data-tracked="yes" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/?Track_link=MTQ2MHw=&dl=torrent&vid=1460&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_255761&pageid=12748&type=post&org_referer=https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/10-best-torrent-websites/&ve=1&pageview_id=1|KYG3U83HRFCY3&clickout_id=1|KYG3U83HRFCY3|1|1460" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I recommend that you use a trusted VPN (my favorite is ExpressVPN) while browsing any torrent site</a>. It will keep your data safe and can protect you from malicious links.</p>
<p><b>When choosing a torrent website, I strongly suggest making sure the site you use has some (if not all) the following:</b></p>
<ul><li><b>Security features</b> — Choose a site that has been
around for at least 5 years, doesn’t have many ads, and verifies its
torrent files. But keep in mind that no torrent site is 100% safe
because they can leave your data and activity exposed to third parties.
To increase your safety when torrenting, I recommend using a VPN.</li><li><b>Lots of variety</b> — Make sure your site’s library has
a wide mix of different content types. If you’re after a particular
type of content, such as movies, then consider specialist sites too.</li><li><b>Well established</b> — The established year of the
torrent site indicates its reliability. If the site has been around for
5-10 years or more and has never been shut down, then that’s a good
sign.</li><li><b>High popularity</b> — Choose a website that has a high
number of engaged users. Specifically, look for a site with a lot of
comments. Comments from past users on torrent files are very useful
because they can help you find out whether a file is fake or not.</li><li><b>High seeder/leecher ratio</b> — A high ratio of seeders to leechers indicates a high level of sharing and results in faster downloads.</li><li><b>As few ads as possible</b> — Intrusive pop-up ads are
an inevitable feature of many torrent sites. Avoid sites that bombard
you with ads or use a VPN with an ad blocker instead.</li><li><b>High Alexa ranking</b> — The Alexa ranking shows how
popular the site is in relation to internet users worldwide. A high
ranking indicates an active community.</li><li><b>Availability in your region</b> — Some regions block torrent sites more than others, so make sure you can access the site in your area.</li></ul>
<h2 class="js-tocItem"><span id="How-to-Stay-Safe-and-Avoid-Fake-Torrent-Sites"></span>How to Stay Safe and Avoid Fake Torrent Sites</h2>
<p>Staying safe while torrenting goes beyond choosing a reputable site.
Anytime you use P2P file-sharing software, your personal data is exposed
to anyone else seeding or leeching the same file. To prevent your info
from being exposed, <a aria-label="ExpressVPN" class="shortcode_affiliate_link_1460 aff-link aff-top-vendor" data-tracked="yes" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/?Track_link=MTQ2MHw=&dl=torrent&vid=1460&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_289257&pageid=12748&type=post&org_referer=https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/10-best-torrent-websites/&ve=1&pageview_id=1|KYG3U83HRFCY3&clickout_id=1|KYG3U83HRFCY3|1|1460" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I recommend using a highly secure VPN like ExpressVPN</a>.</p>
<p>When you use a VPN, <b>it encrypts your torrenting traffic and hides your IP address from prying eyes</b>. As a bonus, some VPNs offer built-in ad and malware blockers to protect you in case you encounter a malicious file.</p>
<p><b>These additional steps will also help you stay safe:</b></p>
<ul><li><b>Inspect every torrent</b> — Unverified torrents are
often filled with malware. Make sure any torrent you download has been
verified, and check its seeder to leecher ratio, user comments, and the
uploader’s history.</li><li><b>Use a private search engine</b> — Mainstream search
engines like Google hide the URLs of many torrent sites due to the DMCA
(Digital Millennium Copyright Act), and display dangerous fork sites
instead. A private search engine like DuckDuckGo won’t hide URLs and
will keep your searches private.</li><li><b>Use a safe torrent client</b> — A good torrent website
on its own isn’t enough to stay safe and protected. Using a reliable
torrent client like uTorrent or qBittorrent will add further protection
against viruses, malware, and spyware.</li><li><b>Check files for malware</b> — Check files like RAR,
TAR, and ZIP for malware. Pay close attention to EXE files and stay away
from WMA, WMV, and password-protected files because they’re outdated
and can be dangerous.</li><li><b>Look out for copycat sites</b> — Strange-looking URLs,
numerous pop-up windows, and registration demands are all signs of
dangerous copycat sites that can expose you to malware and hackers.</li></ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><h2 class="js-tocItem"><span id="Beware-of-These-Fake-Torrenting-Sites"></span>Beware of These Fake Torrenting Sites</h2>
<p>Some torrenting sites might be popular but could expose your activity and infect you with malware. <b>Here are a few torrent sites that I recommend avoiding:</b></p>
<ul><li><b>KickAssTorrents</b> — KickAssTorrents (KAT) was once
the most popular torrent site globally, only to be taken down for good.
Its founder, Artem Vaulin, has been on the run from US authorities due
to numerous charges of copyright infringement. Several copycat sites
look similar but require you to install browser extensions to use them,
which is a huge red flag.</li><li><b>SUMOtorrent</b> — This site always asks you to download
its torrent client to access its library. It’s usually best to stay
away from sites that request this because it’s not common and therefore
suspicious.</li><li><b>PassThePopcorn</b> — This site is an invite-only site
that requires a login and password to use. There’s nothing wrong with
invite-only sites, but since you can’t register properly, it’s best to
avoid it.</li><li><b>Torrent Galaxy</b> — Torrent Galaxy is a fake version
of 1337x and attracts over 8 million users each month. However, it
bombards you with ads to no end, so it warrants a mention.</li><li><b>TorrentFunk</b> — A site that was once decent is now full of unwanted ads that are highly intrusive. Its library is pretty small too.</li></ul>
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<h2 class="js-tocItem"><span id="Quick-Guide-How-to-Use-Torrent-Sites-Safely-in-3-Easy-Steps"></span>Quick Guide: <span data-howto-name="How to Use Torrent Sites Safely in 3 Easy Steps">How to Use Torrent Sites Safely in 3 Easy Steps</span></h2>
<ol><li><span data-howto-step="0" id="_step_0"></span><b>Get a VPN.</b> <a aria-label="ExpressVPN" class="shortcode_affiliate_link_1460 aff-link aff-top-vendor" data-tracked="yes" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/?Track_link=MTQ2MHw=&dl=torrent&vid=1460&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_255763&pageid=12748&type=post&org_referer=https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/10-best-torrent-websites/&ve=1&pageview_id=1|KYG3U83HRFCY3&clickout_id=1|KYG3U83HRFCY3|1|1460" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I recommend ExpressVPN</a> because its strong security features keep you safe while torrenting.</li><li><span data-howto-step="1" id="_step_1"></span><b>Install a safe torrent client.</b> You’ll need to use a torrent client like <a href="https://www.utorrent.com/" name="12_Best_Torrent_Sites_for_January_2022_That_Are_Safe_and_Working-87999337" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">uTorrent</a> to extract your downloaded torrent files.</li><li><span data-howto-step="2" id="_step_2"></span><b>Start torrenting safely!</b> Go to a reliable torrent site, find the torrent you want, and click the magnet link to begin downloading.</li></ol>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p></div><h2 class="js-tocItem"><span id="Why-Do-I-Need-a-VPN-for-Accessing-Torrent-Sites-"></span>Why Do I Need a VPN for Accessing Torrent Sites?</h2>
<p><b>Most torrent websites explicitly warn you to use a VPN before downloading anything</b>
– and there’s a good reason for that. Even the most reputable torrent
sites and clients come with inherent dangers. It’s easy for
cybercriminals to steal your IP address, monitor your connection, and
even upload malware-infected torrents.</p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_899305" style="width: 1919px;"><span class="img-lazy-wrap" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1919px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 50.91%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="Graphic showing torrenting history" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-899305" class="size-full wp-image-899305" height="326" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IP-Info-Red-autoresized86X.png" width="640" /></span><p class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-899305"><i>It's very easy for other people to see your torrenting activity</i></p></div>
<p><a aria-label="ExpressVPN" class="shortcode_affiliate_link_1460 aff-link aff-top-vendor" data-tracked="yes" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/?Track_link=MTQ2MHw=&dl=torrent&vid=1460&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_257995&pageid=12748&type=post&org_referer=https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/10-best-torrent-websites/&ve=1&pageview_id=1|KYG3U83HRFCY3&clickout_id=1|KYG3U83HRFCY3|1|1460" rel="sponsored noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A reliable VPN keeps you safe while you’re browsing a torrent website.</a>
It masks your original IP address, which means no one will be able to
see what you’re downloading, or where you’re downloading it from. This
means no one will be able to see what you’re downloading, or where
you’re downloading it from. <b>VPN encryption makes your traffic and data unreadable, even to hackers.</b></p>
<p>Another benefit of using a VPN is that it prevents your ISP from
throttling your connection, which it might do if it notices excessive
downloading activity on your end. When you use a VPN, your ISP can’t see
what you’re doing online, which means <b>you could get faster torrenting speeds</b>.<br /><br />Source: https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/10-best-torrent-websites/#RARBG</p>PC, Music, & Movie Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180974050375752815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757345250081862097.post-33644901707760379942022-01-31T08:17:00.007-08:002022-01-31T08:31:31.287-08:00Inside a Hard Disk Drive<p> </p><iframe width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kdmLvl1n82U" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe><br><br><br><br><br>
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<iframe width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gpY8c7lT_7k" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>PC, Music, & Movie Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180974050375752815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757345250081862097.post-21432463283467067452021-11-29T12:49:00.013-08:002021-11-29T13:07:21.994-08:00Best Android phones under $200 in 2021<a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">JOE MARING</a>, <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">JERAMY JOHNSON</a> and <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">NAMERAH SAUD FATMI</a>, 29 Nov 2021<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUzkpCfDOz2cv7UjUikbB2Qpm-TyEVmVDiO-xegkVchA5PgWTtO9Fqh2OMXiKgmSlx7HOcFXNJLtpjfWEufWe9Svd-kh_Rz8Q7By266Az7z92dhVhh2BaQbdIQFu1fzZPB0kexL03YW7t5/s800/1.webp"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUzkpCfDOz2cv7UjUikbB2Qpm-TyEVmVDiO-xegkVchA5PgWTtO9Fqh2OMXiKgmSlx7HOcFXNJLtpjfWEufWe9Svd-kh_Rz8Q7By266Az7z92dhVhh2BaQbdIQFu1fzZPB0kexL03YW7t5/w640-h360/1.webp" /></a><br /><br />Source: Joe Maring / Android Central<br /><br /><br />BEST ANDROID PHONES UNDER $200 - ANDROID CENTRAL2021<br /><br /><br />Believe it or not, there are plenty of great, inexpensive smartphones you should consider, so we rounded up the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">best Android phones</a> under $200. Smartphones that cost $1,000 and more have quickly become commonplace in the market, and for anyone on a budget, those steep prices can quickly induce a headache. If you need a new handset but only have a couple of hundred bucks to spend, the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Moto G Fast</a> is our top favorite with three cameras and a large screen to enjoy all those photos and videos. Today, we're not only talking about the Moto G Fast, but also some of the best phones that bring tremendous value to the low-end space.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Best overall Android phone under $200:Moto G Fast</a><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Best alternative Android phone under $200:Moto G Play 2021 - Blue</a><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Best value Android phone under $200:Nokia G20 - Glacier</a><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Best Samsung Android phone under $200:Samsung Galaxy A12</a><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Best OnePlus Android phone under $200:OnePlus Nord N100 - Midnight Frost</a><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Best battery on an Android phone under $200:Moto G Power 2021 - Silver</a><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Best rugged Android phone under $200:Blackview BV5900 - Rugged Smartphone</a><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Best international Android phone under $200:Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 - Forest Green</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Best overall Android phone under $200: Moto G Fast</b></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5GbtCTP4J55_MxruvfFgL7eHV0hH0x2BSuFEXrXcfZtim8snzGfbDZ_iUlIkAPX438sHLw6tzhPsJVnKb6kdlNVweM7ATvHdbubb2ixiJp91-9ZY-LBHNQcXymp5auLP1Nm2cmRStesxF/s800/2.webp"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5GbtCTP4J55_MxruvfFgL7eHV0hH0x2BSuFEXrXcfZtim8snzGfbDZ_iUlIkAPX438sHLw6tzhPsJVnKb6kdlNVweM7ATvHdbubb2ixiJp91-9ZY-LBHNQcXymp5auLP1Nm2cmRStesxF/w640-h480/2.webp" /></a><br /><br /><br />Source: Joe Maring / Android Central<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The Moto G Fast hits the very top of our $200 budget, and all things considered, it's the best phone you can buy when looking at Android devices this cheap.<br /><br /><br /><br />G Fast's hardware is built far better than you'd expect for a phone in this price tier. It feels substantial when held, doesn't rattle or creak, and all physical buttons feel very clicky. The 6.4-inch LCD is also good, giving you a large canvas with minimal bezels, great colors, and good viewing angles. The HD+ resolution means that things aren't quite as sharp as you may like, but all things considered, it's a fine screen.<br /><br />You get three cameras on the back, including a 16MP primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro camera. That 16MP sensor takes surprisingly detailed and vibrant shots, and while the quality dips with the other sensors, it's still a lot of fun to have them for expanded shooting possibilities. Battery life is another strong point, with the 4,000 mAh battery allowing for up to two days of use for some folks. Thankfully, it also charges via USB-C.<br /><br />Making all of this even better is the Moto G Fast's software, which is excellent. The user interface is reminiscent of what you'd find on a Google Pixel, with Motorola making a few thoughtful changes that only elevate the experience. Moto Display continues to be the best Always-On Display on any Android phone, in addition to Moto Actions allowing you to chop the phone to enable the flashlight and twist it to open the camera app. Of course, only being promised one software update is less than ideal, with no more platform updates after Android 11.<br /><br />The cherry on top of the Moto G Fast is that it works with all carriers in the United States, so whether you rely on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon, you can buy the phone and use it without a hitch.<br /><br />Pros:<br />Large display with minimal bezels<br />Outstanding build quality<br />Rear cameras are a lot of fun<br />Excellent battery life<br />Compatible with all U.S. carriers<br /><br />Cons:<br />No more updates after Android 11<br />HD+ display doesn't look amazing<br />Small amounts of RAM and storage<br /><br />Best overall Android phone under $200<a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img src="https://www.androidcentral.com/sites/androidcentral.com/files/styles/small/public/article_images/2020/06/moto-g-fast-cropped.png" /></a><br />Moto G Fast<br /><br />The best in this price range<br /><br /><br />The Moto G Fast has its faults. But if you're shopping with a limited budget, it's the most well-rounded phone out there.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Best alternative Android phone under $200: Moto G Play (2021)</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMRXYm0xuR3vJKi0ecKcA37a3Jkb2z7JoaRta-j5Ai2cCYV9PrvjUO1ozV1zjfMJ_KM5RfvHJPNOhFPtcNyR_L9qo-wDWKumkp_1_XTp6oay1FtxNBDFfr_wa-UxoBKDcztB08cpjaNQkP/s800/3.webp"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMRXYm0xuR3vJKi0ecKcA37a3Jkb2z7JoaRta-j5Ai2cCYV9PrvjUO1ozV1zjfMJ_KM5RfvHJPNOhFPtcNyR_L9qo-wDWKumkp_1_XTp6oay1FtxNBDFfr_wa-UxoBKDcztB08cpjaNQkP/w640-h480/3.webp" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Source: Joe Maring / Android Central<br /><br /><br />Moto is the king of the sub-$200 category, and the updated Moto G Play (2021) is its most affordable new phone for the year. Of course, it makes a few spec compromises to reach this price tag, but it's still a perfectly enjoyable piece of tech.<br /><br />The display is a 6.5-inch, 720p HD+ LCD, but it does the job. You also benefit from respectable bezels and a small waterdrop notch, making this a pretty good phone for watching videos or playing light games. You'll find more noticeable downgrades with the 13MP + 2MP dual rear cameras, but they're serviceable for quick uploads to your favorite social media app.<br /><br />The Moto G Play (2021) has a fingerprint sensor on the rear in the Moto logo, which is every bit as fast and reliable as you could ask for. There's also a headphone jack and support for expandable storage, along with an awesome 5,000 mAh battery and support for all U.S. carriers. Unlike cheaper phones like the Moto E (2020), this device thankfully has USB-C charging (but no wireless charging).<br /><br />Perhaps the biggest downside to the Moto G Play (2021) is that Motorola has all but confirmed that it would only see one major platform update — and that is to Android 11! That's right, this thing ships with an out-of-date version of Android (10). While Motorola's custom take on Android is just as strong here as it is on the Moto G Fast, offering at least one update would've been greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Pros:<br />Large, bright HD display<br />Huge 5000 mAh battery<br />3.5mm headphone jack<br />Motorola's custom software<br />Works with every U.S. carrier<br /><br />Cons:<br />No NFC or official IP rating<br />Only 3GB of RAM<br />Ships with Android 10<br /><br />Best alternative Android phone under $200<a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img src="https://www.androidcentral.com/sites/androidcentral.com/files/styles/small/public/article_images/2021/07/moto-g-play-2021-cropped-render.jpg" /></a><br />Moto G Play 2021 - Blue<br /><br />Another affordable Moto<br /><br /><br />The Moto G Play (2021) sports a 6.5-inch HD display and 5000 mAh battery with a headphone jack to help you stream on for hours.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">Best value Android phone under $200: Nokia G20</span></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmY_f8C5cS_ZeajTxHrOv1y0S-rU_uWcds4R-3uyLfYgCjJNGRv7JJHDEvWHKjdMXmiOZsdg-I0a1T6kTKfrGnR_mc0IE2uKrcD_qeBUXMz-B1mIVdximoO_L-c7OzVpIOk9ZoGVmqocTr/s800/4.webp"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmY_f8C5cS_ZeajTxHrOv1y0S-rU_uWcds4R-3uyLfYgCjJNGRv7JJHDEvWHKjdMXmiOZsdg-I0a1T6kTKfrGnR_mc0IE2uKrcD_qeBUXMz-B1mIVdximoO_L-c7OzVpIOk9ZoGVmqocTr/w640-h360/4.webp" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Source: Michael Hicks / Android Central<br /><br /><br />None of the phones on this list are considered expensive, but if you're trying to spend your money on something reliable, the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Nokia G20</a> is for you. Sitting towards the upper limit of $200, it's worth considering at the end of the day. You can get a lot of value from every dollar spent on the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">G20 instead of the cheaper G10</a>.<br /><br />The Nokia G20 is equipped with a 6.52-inch IPS LCD, making it larger than its cheaper predecessors. While it costs a bit more, you get an HD+ resolution of 1600, a MediaTek processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of expandable storage (up to 512GB). Unfortunately, there's no fast charging, but you shouldn't have to mess with it too much, thanks to the generous 5,050 mAh battery.<br /><br />The Nokia G20 is powered by Android One, which means you'll get two years of Android upgrades and three years of monthly security patches, which should get you through 2023. The phone ships with Android 11, but it's slated to get Android 12 in the future.<br /><br />The phone comes with a lovely textured back available in two colors, with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. You also get a quad-camera setup, including a 48MP primary camera that is surprisingly decent.<br /><br />Pros:<br />Clean software with Android One<br />Large 5,050 mAh battery<br />Quad cameras<br />Storage is expandable<br /><br />Cons:<br />No IP rating or fast charging<br />Weak processor<br />Pricier than other options in this list<br /><br />Best value Android phone under $200<a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img src="https://www.androidcentral.com/sites/androidcentral.com/files/styles/small/public/article_images/2021/07/nokia-g20-reco-clear-png.png" /></a><br />Nokia G20 - Glacier<br /><br />How low can you go?<br /><br /><br />Trying to stretch your investment as much as possible? Go with the Nokia G20. It gets the basics done and then some, coupled with many years of updates for security.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">Best Samsung Android phone under $200: Samsung Galaxy A12</span></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcJDV8u1JpoJ37fQ6tU7SDaFKOfGMbChyphenhyphenk8GBtMiU1lH-J919DN67UKkrbf3-5fqjK2_nnARqUgYXLAdN1LuxNOiYExZQmBbiiwyxCa-V6uDgO3GKNHe8LHuiPWmeWoOJcNfBcV_VfUBJ2/s800/5.webp"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcJDV8u1JpoJ37fQ6tU7SDaFKOfGMbChyphenhyphenk8GBtMiU1lH-J919DN67UKkrbf3-5fqjK2_nnARqUgYXLAdN1LuxNOiYExZQmBbiiwyxCa-V6uDgO3GKNHe8LHuiPWmeWoOJcNfBcV_VfUBJ2/w640-h480/5.webp" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Source: Samsung<br /><br /><br />When you think of the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">best Samsung phones</a>, your mind probably drifts to devices like the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Galaxy S21</a> and <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Note 20 Ultra</a> — big, flashy, and expensive phones that are sure to break the budget. However, if you're eager to own a Samsung phone for yourself but need to keep costs low, the Galaxy A12 is a solid device.<br /><br />First thing's first, the Galaxy A12 has an impressive display. It's fairly large at 6.5-inches, goes edge-to-edge with the phone's left and right frame, and has a teardrop selfie camera cutout with a small bottom bezel. So if you do a lot of media consumption, the A12 will make your movies and games stand out wonderfully.<br /><br />Around the back, the A12 boasts a total of four cameras — consisting of a 16MP primary, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth sensors. The image quality won't blow you away, but the cameras get the job done for social media and allow some image-taking (especially with the ultra-wide camera). Other highlights of the Galaxy A12 include expandable storage, a very generous 5,000 mAh battery, USB-C charging, and Samsung's custom One UI software loaded with endless features and settings.<br /><br />Pros:<br />Modern display with small bezels<br />Large 5,000 mAh battery<br />Charges with USB-C<br />Samsung's One UI software<br />Expandable storage<br /><br />Cons:<br />Cheap plastic back<br />No NFC<br /><br />Best Samsung Android phone under $200<a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img src="https://www.androidcentral.com/sites/androidcentral.com/files/styles/small/public/article_images/2021/10/samsung-galaxy-a12-reco.jpg" /></a><br />Samsung Galaxy A12<br /><br />Samsung on the cheap<br /><br /><br />Another great handset is the Galaxy A12. It boasts an impressive display, features, and software package with One UI.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">Best OnePlus Android phone under $200: OnePlus Nord N100<br /></span></b><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLXxN6ycE4PpiMcmGxuUdEh_m8aU2BC-NLtelwj4v2UZVzdkIA15hMsDRljIwC1Hg07SDcMDUzEb15A6aN1kzPRvbSQ14PP-1A4z3gwZdH_Ojre5q1Yf1B468sxtERzYJn4-lWUgRRNeUi/s800/6.webp"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLXxN6ycE4PpiMcmGxuUdEh_m8aU2BC-NLtelwj4v2UZVzdkIA15hMsDRljIwC1Hg07SDcMDUzEb15A6aN1kzPRvbSQ14PP-1A4z3gwZdH_Ojre5q1Yf1B468sxtERzYJn4-lWUgRRNeUi/w640-h480/6.webp" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Source: Android Central<br /><br /><br />Even though OnePlus made a name for itself by offering flagship-quality phones at more affordable price points, it wasn't until the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Nord</a> introduction series that it really started to produce true budget-level phones. Unfortunately, the original Nord and Nord 2 did not release in North America, though those in the U.S. and Canada can get their hands on the true value phones in the Nord lineup, including the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Nord N10 5G and N100</a>.<br /><br />Coming in at under $200, the OnePlus Nord N100 is a pretty impressive package. It features a 6.52 LCD screen, a 5,000mAh battery, and 64GB of on-device storage with the ability to expand up to 512GB via the microSD slot. In addition, there is a triple camera setup on the back along with a fingerprint sensor, and it features dual stereo speakers up front.<br /><br />Just about the only real downside to the N100 is that it ships with Android 10 and OnePlus's OxygenOS 10.5, and there's no word if or when it will receive Android 11 or future platform updates. However, if you've always wanted a OnePlus phone but couldn't afford it, this is a great option. Alternatively, if you can swing a little more, you can pick up the newer <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">OnePlus Nord N200 5G</a> for around $240.<br /><br />Pros:<br />Large, bright display<br />Large 5,000 mAh battery<br />Charges with USB-C<br />OnePlus's OxygenOS software<br />Expandable storage<br /><br />Cons:<br />Cheap plastic back<br />No official waterproofing<br />Ships with Android 10<br /><br />Best OnePlus Android phone under $200<a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img src="https://www.androidcentral.com/sites/androidcentral.com/files/styles/small/public/article_images/2021/10/oneplus-nord-n100-reco-cropped.jpg" /></a><br />OnePlus Nord N100 - Midnight Frost<br /><br />The budget-phone killer<br /><br /><br />OnePlus has consistently offered flagship-killer devices, and with the Nord N100, it has its sights set on the lower end of the Android market.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">Best battery on an Android phone under $200: Moto G Power (2021)</span></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXlLl7E7kOPJedVpPJuX-0bmfkiFGbapz0P8H2zf3VmI_ZDwKc48bHUcgbUXZlbx2t5-2LDxrfAGwxqpz2zE-0w8F-AfeUpSbyoLQncoAfoZRkSCvrFr1tZ0ayC_IdTLGpw0RXkhGKMc5z/s800/7.webp"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXlLl7E7kOPJedVpPJuX-0bmfkiFGbapz0P8H2zf3VmI_ZDwKc48bHUcgbUXZlbx2t5-2LDxrfAGwxqpz2zE-0w8F-AfeUpSbyoLQncoAfoZRkSCvrFr1tZ0ayC_IdTLGpw0RXkhGKMc5z/w640-h480/7.webp" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Source: Joe Maring / Android Central<br /><br /><br />The Moto G Power (2020) was one of our favorite budget phones of 2020, so we were excited when Motorola announced that the device was getting a sequel. However, that excitement dampened once we learned about some of the upgrades (or downgrades) featured in its 2021 model.<br /><br />The Snapdragon 662 processor is a step back from 2020's 665, and the clock speed is slower than the older model. In addition, the 2020 version had an HD+ display, but the 2021 model maxes out at 720p. And while Motorola kept the headphone jack, it again left NFC, wireless charging, and official IP water resistance off the spec sheet. On top of those issues, this device ships with Android 10 and received only one major platform update (Android 11).<br /><br />Don't get us wrong — the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Moto G Power (2021)</a> is still a solid, capable, and affordable Android smartphone. It's just not the second act we were hoping for. Nonetheless, if you're looking for a three-camera setup, a bright and big screen, and a giant battery, it's hard to beat this offering.<br /><br />Pros:<br />Large, bright HD display<br />Huge 5,000 mAh battery<br />3.5mm headphone jack<br />Motorola's custom software<br />Works with every U.S. carrier<br /><br />Cons:<br />No NFC or official IP rating<br />Slower chipset than 2020 version<br />Ships with Android 10<br /><br />Best battery on an Android phone under $200<a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img src="https://www.androidcentral.com/sites/androidcentral.com/files/styles/small/public/article_images/2021/10/moto-g-power-2021-reco-cropped.jpg" /></a><br />Moto G Power 2021 - Silver<br /><br />Powerhouse phone<br /><br /><br />The Moto G Power (2021) is a step back in terms of chipset and screen, but the 5,000mAh unit is still more than enough for most.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Best rugged Android phone under $200: Blackview BV5900</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdkTW7L6VBBV4VjEhx3eteqVKW5TmPlt5o1VaCz_vyhtPs1jsAjBkhymsQ6b15HckYvIIxxhOQHo6wTMaR7MkzVIeFLs8lbF-Kzdxrzj68TbNrTSWpH332FBQVrE5T_IsP_oGjcGQCueV/s800/8.webp"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdkTW7L6VBBV4VjEhx3eteqVKW5TmPlt5o1VaCz_vyhtPs1jsAjBkhymsQ6b15HckYvIIxxhOQHo6wTMaR7MkzVIeFLs8lbF-Kzdxrzj68TbNrTSWpH332FBQVrE5T_IsP_oGjcGQCueV/w640-h480/8.webp" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Source: Blackview<br /><br /><br />Putting a case on the phone is an excellent way to ensure it stays safe throughout your daily use, but some phones were designed to be rugged and durable right out of the box. One such phone is the Blackview BV5900, and if you're prone to clumsiness or work in a physically demanding environment, the BV5900 is a solid choice.<br /><br />The design of the BV5900 makes its ruggedness unmistakable, and it has durability ratings to back it up. Not only is there an IP68 dust/water resistance rating, but you also get a MIL-STD-810G certification. This means the BV5900 was tested to survive drops of up to five feet.<br /><br />Moving beyond its design, there are plenty of other highlights for the BV5900. It has a massive 5,580 mAh battery, USB-C charging, NFC for contactless Google Pay payments, and a fingerprint sensor on its side. There's also 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage that can expand to 128GB.<br /><br />Blackview's design of the BV5900 certainly isn't for everyone, but if you're someone that knows you'd benefit from a ruggedized handset like this, it's certainly worth a good, hard look.<br /><br />Pros<br />Military-grade durability rating<br />IP68 dust/water protection<br />Gigantic 5,580 mAh battery<br />Side-mounted fingerprint sensor<br />USB-C and NFC<br /><br />Cons<br />Design might be too much for some people<br />Very chunky and heavy<br /><br />Best rugged Android phone under $200<a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img src="https://www.androidcentral.com/sites/androidcentral.com/files/styles/small/public/article_images/2020/02/blackview-bv5900-cropped.png" /></a><br />Blackview BV5900 - Rugged Smartphone<br /><br />Designed to withstand anything<br /><br /><br />Thanks to its military-grade durability rating and IP68 protection, the Blackview BV5900 is perfect for people with butterfingers.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">Best international Android phone under $200: Xiaomi Redmi Note 9<br /></span></b><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUfhwbUzuk7vV9IUYSIRKrlOI_fXx7lFs2XqzDM3CoYbOkEz0GnAvMjw2FdpzIFFH5EVVXtBexS-tJnTRas9Z9R7iO7uh_N-FLgDbZRoDDnuMDh-kmlZSCkCRWuIWPgt70mCEdy4KgqjzJ/s800/9.webp"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUfhwbUzuk7vV9IUYSIRKrlOI_fXx7lFs2XqzDM3CoYbOkEz0GnAvMjw2FdpzIFFH5EVVXtBexS-tJnTRas9Z9R7iO7uh_N-FLgDbZRoDDnuMDh-kmlZSCkCRWuIWPgt70mCEdy4KgqjzJ/w640-h480/9.webp" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Source: Xiaomi<br /><br /><br />Rounding out this list, we have the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Xiaomi Redmi Note 9</a>. This is an international phone, so that means no warranty for U.S. users, and it's missing some LTE bands. However, those are pretty much the only real downsides.<br /><br />The Redmi Note 9 is a darn impressive phone. The 6.53-inch Full HD+ display has very slim bezels and an unobtrusive hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera. Meanwhile, the situation on the rear involves four cameras, with the 48MP primary lens being the only one worth mentioning. Nevertheless, you can capture some unexpectedly great shots with it. Xiaomi also has a few fun colors to choose from, with Forest Green being our favorite.<br /><br />Under the hood, the Note 9 comes equipped with the MediaTek Helio G85 processor, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of expandable storage, and a huge 5,020 mAh battery. We're also fans of the USB-C fast charging, 3.5mm headphone jack, and IR controller on the phone's top frame.<br /><br />Xiaomi's custom MIUI software can feel rather bogged down at times, but in just about every regard, this is an astonishingly good phone. Even though the Note 10 is now available, you can still get good mileage out of the Note 9.<br /><br />Pros:<br />Beautiful design<br />6.53-inch FHD+ display with slim bezels<br />Four rear cameras<br />128GB of storage<br />5,020 mAh battery<br />Fingerprint sensor<br /><br />Cons:<br />Doesn't come with a warranty<br />Lacks support for all U.S. LTE bands<br /><br />Best international Android phone under $200<a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img src="https://www.androidcentral.com/sites/androidcentral.com/files/styles/small/public/article_images/2020/08/xiaomi-redmi-note-9-cropped.png" /></a><br />Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 - Forest Green<br /><br />An enticing international option<br /><br /><br />If you don't mind venturing into international waters, the Redmi Note 9 is a fantastic purchase. It's gorgeous, powerful, and affordable.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">Bottom line</span></b><br /><br />Just a few years ago, $200 couldn't buy you much in the way of the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">best Android phones</a>. In 2021, however, it's pretty surprising just how many options you have in such a low price segment. There are plenty of <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">"cheap" Android phones</a> that are pretty great. We think the best Android phone under $200 is the Moto G Fast out of everything currently available.<br /><br />For the average person shopping for a new phone, the Moto G Fast is excellent. The display looks good enough, the performance is great for most apps and light games, the three rear cameras are a bunch of fun to use, and that 4,000 mAh battery is a life-saver. Although newer phones like the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Nokia G20</a>, the Moto G Fast is yet to be toppled over as the value king of the sub-$200 segment. It all boils down to the powerful SD 665 chipset combined with underrated features like 4K video recording and water resistance.<br /><br />The other phones on this list are certainly worth checking out, too, but if you want to keep things simple, go with the Moto G Fast and continue with your life. We think you'll be pleased with it.<br />Credits — The team that worked on this guide<br /><img src="https://www.androidcentral.com/sites/androidcentral.com/files/styles/thumbnail/public/article_images/2019/09/joe-profile-pic-sep-2019.jpeg" /><br /><br />Joe Maring has been talking/writing about Android in one form or another since 2012 and often does so while camping out at the nearest coffee shop.<br /><img src="https://www.androidcentral.com/sites/androidcentral.com/files/styles/thumbnail/public/article_images/2019/09/jeramy-johnson.jpg?itok=hsg0Owws" /><br /><br />Jeramy Johnson is proud to help to Keep Austin Weird and loves hiking in the hill country of central Texas with a breakfast taco in each hand. When he's not writing about connected home devices and wearables, he's defending his relationship with his voice assistants to his family. You can follow him on Twitter at <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">@jeramyutgw</a>.<br /><img src="https://www.androidcentral.com/sites/androidcentral.com/files/styles/thumbnail/public/article_images/2021/05/profile_pic_square.jpg" /><br /><br />Namerah Saud Fatmi is a freelance writer for Android Central. She has a passion for all things tech & gaming and has been an honorary Goodreads librarian since 2011. When she isn't writing, she can be found chasing stray cats and dogs in the streets of Dhaka or slaying dragons in the land of Skyrim. You can reach her on Twitter <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">@NamerahS</a>.<br /><br /><br />We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Learn more</a>.<br /><br />Source: https://www.androidcentral.com/best-android-phones-under-200<br /><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"></a>PC, Music, & Movie Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180974050375752815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757345250081862097.post-89638848360269085282021-11-01T15:04:00.002-07:002021-11-01T15:04:13.419-07:00Free VPN providers: Which ones are the best, and are they even worth it?<p> A free VPN can do more harm than good, but only if you opt for a sketchy provider.<br /><br /></p><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>Opting
for a free VPN for Android or any other device isn’t always a great
idea. Some providers have bad intentions and will sell your personal
info or your browsing history (or both) to the highest bidder. That’s
why we always recommend paying a few bucks per month for a <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/best-vpn/">reputable VPN service</a>.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>However,
a few trustworthy VPN providers offer free plans, but they have quite a
few limitations in place. Almost all of them give you a monthly data
allowance, and some even automatically select the location for you. If
that doesn’t bother you, a free virtual private network may be a good
option for you.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Related:</strong> <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/best-vpn-routers-823611/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The best VPN routers available</a></p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>We’ve
rounded up the best free VPN services for Android you can get, all of
which are also available on other platforms. But before we dive into the
list, let’s first talk about what VPNs are and why you should use one.</p>
<h2>The best free VPNs for Android:</h2>
</div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1tsqauc-0 sc-4msyfo-0 GLvxi jQgLBG dSDbXL nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-columns"><div style="grid-column: span 2;"><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string" style="margin: 0;"><ol><li><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/best-free-vpn-953904/#privado">PrivadoVPN</a></li><li><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/best-free-vpn-953904/#1">TunnelBear</a></li><li><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/best-free-vpn-953904/#2">Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection</a></li><li><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/best-free-vpn-953904/#3">Hotspot Shield VPN</a></li><li><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/best-free-vpn-953904/#4">Avira Phantom VPN</a></li></ol></div></div><div style="grid-column: span 2;"><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string" style="margin: 0;"><ol start="5"><li><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/best-free-vpn-953904/#5">Hide.me</a></li><li><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/best-free-vpn-953904/#6">Speedify</a></li><li><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/best-free-vpn-953904/#7">Windscribe</a></li><li><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/best-free-vpn-953904/#8">ProtonVPN</a></li></ol></div></div></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><hr />
<h2>What is a VPN, anyway?</h2></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>If
you already know what a VPN is, how it works, and why you should use
it, feel free to skip this section and scroll down to check out the list
of the best providers. Everyone else, keep reading.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>A
VPN — short for virtual private network — routes your data through its
servers and encrypts it before sending it to the website you are
visiting. To put it simply, a VPN changes your IP address, making it
seem like you’re located somewhere else than you really are. For
example, if you live in Germany and connect to the internet via a VPN
server located in the US, the website you’re visiting will think you’re
based in the US.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>This
has a lot of advantages. One of them is that you can bypass
geo-restrictions put in place by various streaming services. For
example, <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/what-is-netflix-2-1136891/">Netflix</a>
offers way more content to its US subscribers than those in most other
places around the globe. So by connecting online via a US VPN, you can
get access to a lot more movies and TV shows.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>A
VPN also gives you access to popular services like BBC iPlayer, a free
streaming service with loads of great content that is only available in
the UK. Just connect online via a UK VPN server, visit <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer" target="_blank">www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer</a>, and start binge-watching your favorite shows and movies.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>A
VPN gives you complete anonymity online. Using it hides your browsing
history from everyone — if the VPN provider has a no-logging policy —
including your ISP. Yes, your ISP can <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/isp-tracking-1167088/">see your browsing history</a> if you don’t use a VPN and can sometimes <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/us-senate-wants-let-isps-sell-web-browsing-history-advertisers-759279/">sell it to third parties</a>
such as advertisers, which is something we’ll talk about in more detail
a bit later. Additionally, a VPN encrypts your data, which comes in
handy when browsing the web on a public network — more on that later on
as well.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>This is a brief overview of what a VPN is. If you want more details on how it works, check out our dedicated post by <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/what-is-a-vpn-gary-explains-695574/">clicking here</a>, or just watch our very own Gary Sims explain it in the video below.</p>
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<h2 id="privado">1. PrivadoVPN</h2>
</div><div class="sc-o7lrb5-0 wstsk nc-wrap">Promoted</div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p><a href="https://andauth.co/privadovpn" target="_blank">PrivadoVPN</a>
is a free premium zero-log VPN service based in Switzerland that offers
a whopping 10GB of access per month with unlimited speeds and zero ads.
It’s also the only free VPN that supports streaming services like
Netflix and BBC iPlayer as well as torrenting.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>It’s
a breeze to set up and includes free apps for everything from Android
to Windows, iOS, macOS, Fire TV, and Android TV. Once you download your
app of choice, you can instantly connect to any server, change
protocols, and even activate the built-in Internet Kill Switch.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>The
service offers complete end-to-end 256-bit AES encryption and a strict
no-logs policy throughout its proprietary global network. Whether you
stick with the free plan or opt for a premium option, you’ll get
unlimited speeds 24/7 with no threat of throttling.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>If
10GB of monthly data isn’t enough, you can always upgrade to a paid
plan at just $4.99 per month when you pay for a full year. It adds
unlimited data to the mix, access to all servers in all 43 countries, as
well as access to the SOCKS5 proxy — great for torrent-heavy users that
will increase transfer speeds without compromising your privacy.
Premium upgrades are also protected by a 30-day money-back guarantee.</p>
<h4>The nitty-gritty:</h4>
<ul><li><strong>Free data allowance:</strong> 10GB per month</li><li><strong>Server selection:</strong> Automatic or manual — 12 locations available</li><li><strong>No-logging policy:</strong> Yes</li><li><strong>Paid plans:</strong> Start at $4.99 per month</li></ul>
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<h2 id="1">2. TunnelBear free VPN</h2></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>The <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8746582/type/dlg/sid/edgar.cervantes/https://www.tunnelbear.com/b/vpn/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=cj&ref_id=mkt_aff-cj-prem&cjevent=0e0d45b1ef7b11eb824cc4990a1c0e10&aff_id=2933593&utm_campaign=Android%20Authority&clickid=0e0d45b1ef7b11eb824cc4990a1c0e10" target="_blank">TunnelBear</a>
free VPN for Android, which McAfee owns, gets you 500MB of data per
month. It’s super simple to use and doesn’t require a credit card to
sign up. You can choose between servers in 23 countries, including the
US, Germany, Australia, India, and more.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>TunnelBear
has a strict no-logging policy for peace of mind and isn’t ad-supported
despite being free (hooray). It offers additional free data valid for
the month to those who tweet about the provider, download the TunnelBear
app on their PC, or invite a friend who then signs up for the service.
Unused data does not roll over to the next month.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>If
you need more data than 500MB per month, you’ll have to upgrade to a
paid plan. Pricing starts at $3.33 per month if you prepay for three
years.</p>
<h4><strong>The</strong> nitty-gritty:</h4>
<ul><li><strong>Free data allowance:</strong> 500MB per month</li><li><strong>Server selection:</strong> Manual — 23 locations available</li><li><strong>No-logging policy</strong>: Yes</li><li><strong>Paid plans:</strong> Start at $3.33 per month</li></ul>
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<h2 id="2">3. Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection</h2></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>The free <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8746582/type/dlg/sid/edgar.cervantes/https://usa.kaspersky.com/vpn-secure-connection?PID=8746582&CJ_CID=2933593&CJ_PID=8746582&CJ_CID_NAME=Android+Authority&utm_source=CJ&utm_medium=affiliate&CJEVENT=48ae0495ef7c11eb81a1262e0a1c0e0e&utm_campaign=8746582" target="_blank">VPN by Kaspersky</a>
works like a charm but has its limitations, like the rest of the
services on this list. It offers 200MB of data per day, which translates
to about 6GB per month. That’s not bad considering it’s free, but the
service still isn’t suitable for power users. Unfortunately, there’s no
option to score additional free data.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>There
are many server locations available, but you can’t choose which ones to
connect to using a free plan — the service will automatically choose
“the closest server” automatically. The app is easy to use, allowing you
to start browsing anonymously with just a simple tap. Signing up for
the VPN is a breeze as well, and prices are pretty accessible.</p>
<h4>The nitty-gritty:</h4>
<ul><li><strong>Free data allowance:</strong> 200MB per day</li><li><strong>Server selection:</strong> Automatic</li><li><strong>No-logging policy:</strong> Yes</li><li><strong>Paid plans:</strong> Start at $4.99 per month</li></ul>
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<h2 id="3">4. Hotspot Shield free VPN for Android</h2></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>A few things make <a href="https://hotspotshield.bvrd.net/c/1327608/64013/1691?subId1=edgar.cervantes&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotspotshield.com%2F" target="_blank">Hotspot Shield</a>
one of the best free VPN services for Android you can get. It offers
500MB of data per day or around 15GB per month. That’s not enough for
heavy usage, but it is more than what you get with most other free
virtual private networks.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>It’s
also super easy to get started, as you don’t have to share your email
address or your credit card info with the provider. Just download the
app on your device, tap <strong>Connect</strong>, and you’re ready to
go. The major drawback is that you can’t select the server you want to
connect to — the app will do that for you automatically. There are also
ads present in the Android app, which is annoying.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>Like
the rest of the services on this list, Hotspot Shield has a no-logging
policy. It also offers paid plans starting at $7.99 per month that get
rid of the ads and the rest of the limitations.</p>
<h4>The nitty-gritty:</h4>
<ul><li><strong>Data allowance:</strong> 500MB per day</li><li><strong>Server selection:</strong> Automatic</li><li><strong>No-logging policy:</strong> Yes</li><li><strong>Paid plans:</strong> Start at $7.99 per month</li></ul>
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<h2 id="4">5. Avira Phantom free VPN for Android</h2></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p><a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8932934/type/dlg/sid/edgar.cervantes/https://www.avira.com/en/free-vpn" target="_blank">Avira’s Phantom free VPN</a>
Android service offers a monthly data allowance of 500MB. However, the
service allows you to connect to any of the 40 locations available,
unlike some of the competition that automatically selects the server.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Read next:</strong> <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/cheap-vpn-864091/">Best cheap VPNs — what are your options?</a></p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>The
sign-up process is hassle-free. Just download the app, select a
location, and then turn on the VPN to start browsing anonymously — no
need to share any personal data with the provider. The free version
offers everything you get with a premium plan, with a couple of
exceptions. There’s no kill switch available for disabling internet
access if the VPN connection drops, and you don’t get any tech support.</p>
<h4>The nitty-gritty:</h4>
<ul><li><strong>Data allowance:</strong> 500MB per month</li><li><strong>Server selection:</strong> Manual — 40 available</li><li><strong>No-logging policy:</strong> Yes</li><li><strong>Paid plans:</strong> Start at $10 per month</li></ul>
</div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><hr />
<h2 id="5">6. Hide.me</h2></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>This
Android VPN limits you to 10GB of data per month, which is quite
generous. There are five server locations available to choose from —
Netherlands, Canada, Singapore, and the US (east and west coast).</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p><a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=74660X1524607&xs=1&xcust=edgar.cervantes&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhide.me%2Fen%2F" target="_blank">Hide.me</a>
promises it won’t log your activities, giving you peace of mind that
the provider won’t sell your data to the highest bidder. It’s easy to
set up and start using, without the need to share your credit card info.
All these things combined make it one of the best free VPN services to
use.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>If
you need more data, there are a few paid plans to choose from. Pricing
starts at $4.99 per month, and goes all the way up to $12.95 per month,
depending on the length of the subscription.</p>
<h4>The nitty-gritty:</h4>
<ul><li><strong>Data allowance:</strong> 10GB per month</li><li><strong>Server selection:</strong> Manual — five available</li><li><strong>No-logging policy:</strong> Yes</li><li><strong>Paid plans:</strong> Start at $4.99 per month</li></ul>
</div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><hr />
<h2 id="6">7. Speedify free VPN for Android</h2></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p><a href="http://tyvm.ly/hfAZTny" target="_blank">Speedify</a>
offers 2GB of free data per month and can only be used on one device.
It’s easy to set up, as you don’t even need an account. Download the
app, connect, and you’re ready to go.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>The
service can automatically connect you to the fastest VPN server based
on your location, or you can select the server yourself. Like the rest
of the VPNs on this list, Speedify promises a no-logging policy, meaning
it provides full anonymity online.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>If
2GB per month isn’t enough for you, the company also offers paid plans
with unlimited data. Pricing is set at $9.99 per month, but you can get
it down to just $2.99 per month if you opt for a three-year plan.</p>
<h4>The nitty-gritty:</h4>
<ul><li><strong>Free data allowance:</strong> 2GB per month</li><li><strong>Server selection:</strong> Manual — 37 locations available</li><li><strong>No-logging policy:</strong> Yes</li><li><strong>Paid plans:</strong> Start at $2.99 per month</li></ul>
</div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><hr />
<h2 id="7">8. Windscribe VPN</h2></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p><a href="http://tyvm.ly/41MqMh" target="_blank">Windscribe</a>
is quite a generous free VPN, offering 10GB of data per month. But only
if you share your email address with the provider. If you don’t, you’ll
have to do with just 2GB of data per month.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>You
have the option of manually selecting the server you want to connect
to. There are plenty of them to choose from — there are servers in 10
different countries. There are also loads of great features available,
including Split Tunneling, which allows you to choose which apps go over
the VPN.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>If
you like using Windscribe but don’t like the data limits, you’ll need
to step up to a paid plan. A monthly subscription will set you back $9,
but you can get the price down to $4.08 per month if you prepay for the
entire year.</p>
<h4>The nitty-gritty:</h4>
<ul><li><strong>Free data allowance:</strong> 2 or 10GB per month</li><li><strong>Server selection:</strong> Manual — 10 locations available</li><li><strong>No-logging policy:</strong> Yes</li><li><strong>Paid plans:</strong> Start at $4.08 per month</li></ul>
</div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><hr />
<h2 id="8">9. ProtonVPN</h2></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>The last provider on our best free VPN list is <a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=74660X1524607&xs=1&xcust=edgar.cervantes&url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotonvpn.com%2F" target="_blank">ProtonVPN</a>,
which stands out because it doesn’t have a data limit (you’re limited
to “medium speeds”). You can browse anonymously online with your <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/best-android-phones-568001/">Android phone</a>
or any other device for as long as you want, but your speed will take a
hit — especially when there are many users online. There are three
locations available which include the Netherlands, Japan, and the US.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Read next:</strong> <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/best-torrenting-vpns-864370/">The best VPNs for torrenting</a></p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>Setting
up the VPN is easy, although you do have to make an account. But once
you sign up, you get a full-featured seven-day trial for free. The
Android app also doesn’t contain any ads, regardless if you’re on a free
or paid plan.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>ProtonVPN
has a strict no-logging policy and can only be used by a single device
at a time by free users. Paid plans start at $4 per month and go all the
way up to $24 per month.</p>
<h4>The nitty-gritty:</h4>
<ul><li><strong>Data allowance:</strong> Unlimited</li><li><strong>Server selection:</strong> Manual — three available</li><li><strong>No-logging policy:</strong> Yes</li><li><strong>Paid plans:</strong> Start at $4 per month</li></ul>
</div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><hr />
<h2>Are free VPNs even safe?</h2></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>Yes
and no — it depends on the provider you choose. Using one of the VPNs
listed above is probably safe, although we can’t make any guarantees.
However, there are many sketchy VPN providers out there that should be
avoided at all costs.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>The
reason why is that some will try and make money off of you somehow.
Running a VPN service is expensive, and the provider has to make money
one way or another. So if it is not making it via subscription fees, it
could be making it either via ads (which is understandable but annoying)
or by selling your personal info or your browsing history — or both —
to the highest bidder. Basically, a free VPN provider could be doing the
exact thing it should be protecting you from.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Read next:</strong> <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/best-vpn-routers-823611/">The best VPN routers for gaming, business, and personal use</a></p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>To
put things into perspective, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial
Research Organization (CSIRO) reviewed 283 VPN apps on the Play Store a
few years back and found frightening results. 18% of the VPNs didn’t
encrypt data, while 75% used third-party tracking libraries. Yikes! That
just goes to show that you really have to be careful about which free
VPN service you opt for.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>When
deciding whether or not a certain VPN is trustworthy, research is key.
Do some digging online and check out what various publications and users
are saying about it. Also, make sure the company isn’t based in a
country with a bad track record on online privacy, like China or Russia.
You could never be sure if a VPN is sticking to its promises, but
research will at least give you some peace of mind.</p>
<hr />
<h2>Which platforms do free VPNs support?</h2></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>In
addition to Android, all the free VPNs on this list also support
Windows, Mac, and iOS devices. Some also support Linux and offer
extensions for various browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Opera.</p>
<h3>Can I install a free VPN on my TV or gaming console?</h3>
<p>VPNs don’t play well with TVs. While you can download and use them on <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/best-android-tv-701780/">Android TVs</a>,
most other smart TVs don’t support them. The same goes for gaming
consoles like the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. However, there are hacks
you can use to get around these restrictions.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>One of them is to install a <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/flashrouters-vpn-router-1047536/">VPN on your router</a>,
which will then protect every device on the network, including TVs,
gaming consoles, computers, and tablets. That means you don’t have to
install a VPN app on every single device you use anymore. By having a
VPN on your router, your device is protected as soon as you go online.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>However,
not all VPNs support this feature. From the providers on our list, the
only ones that do are Hide.me, Windscribe, and ProtonVPN. Additionally,
you need a <a href="https://hide.me/en/knowledgebase/is-my-router-supported-by-hide-me/" target="_blank">supported router</a>
as well. But even if you have one, we don’t recommend installing a free
VPN on it just to protect your TV or gaming console. The reason why is
that the data limits offered by free VPN providers are too low for you
to play games or watch content online frequently — we’ll talk about this
more in the next section. Installing a VPN on a router makes much more
sense if you have a paid subscription.</p>
<h3>Do free VPNs work with Chromecast or Fire TV Stick?</h3></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>You’re
probably wondering why you should go through all the trouble of
installing a VPN on your router just to get access to more Netflix shows
via your TV app if you can just cast the shows from your phone to the
TV via a <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-chromecast-remote-1079460/">Google Chromecast</a>.
Well, the problem is that VPNs and Chromecasts don’t play well
together. While your phone is connected to a VPN, your Chromecast is
not, so the two can’t communicate with each other. The way to get around
this is to connect both the devices to the same VPN server, which you
can do by installing a <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/best-vpn-routers-823611/">VPN on your router</a>.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>Things are a bit different for <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/best-vpn-for-fire-stick-1080110/">Amazon’s Fire TV Stick</a>
since the device doesn’t need to be paired with a phone. All you have
to do is download a VPN app to the Fire TV Stick, switch it on, and
you’re ready to go. The free VPN providers on this list that offer an
app for the Fire TV Stick are Hotspot Shield, Hide.me, and Windscribe.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>It’s a similar story with the latest <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/google-chromecast-with-google-tv-1161516/">Chromecast with Google TV,</a> since it has a user interface, offers access to the Play Store, and doesn’t need to be paired with a mobile device to work.</p>
<hr />
<h2>Can I use a free VPN for Netflix?</h2></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>Sure, you can, but you have to keep data limits in mind. If you want to watch an hour or more of Netflix or any other <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/best-video-streaming-services-936623/">video streaming service</a> per day, a free VPN likely isn’t for you. As explained in our <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/how-much-data-does-netflix-use-976146/">“How much data does Netflix use”</a>
post, you’ll burn through around 300MB of data per hour when streaming
at just 480p. When watching 4K content, the data usage per hour jumps to
as much as 11.5GB. If you go down the middle and opt for Full HD
(1080p) streaming, expect to use around 3GB per hour.</p>
</div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 sc-140d99f-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI furuqK nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-quote"><q>Netflix can use as much as 11.5GB of data per hour.</q></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string">
<p>By comparing those numbers with the data limits set in place by free
VPN providers, you can quickly figure out that free VPNs aren’t the best
for Netflix. Speed may be questionable for some providers, especially
ProtonVPN, which will reduce your speed when there are many users
online. This may translate to a bad Netflix experience, as the video may
stop and buffer multiple times while you’re watching it.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>You
also have to consider that many free VPNs will automatically select
your location, which means they are more or less useless for Netflix.
You would have to opt for a provider that offers manual server selection
— like Windscribe, for example — so you can connect to a US server to
get access to a larger library of content.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>Another
thing to keep in mind is that Netflix doesn’t like it when people visit
its website via a VPN. The service constantly blocks VPN servers once
it identifies them, so the one you go with may not work. This applies to
both free as well as paid VPN providers, however.</p>
<hr />
<h2>Will a free VPN keep me safe on public networks?</h2></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>Like a paid VPN, a free one should keep you safe when using public networks in places like restaurants, hotels, and airports.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>The
problem with public networks is that they aren’t very secure. It’s
relatively easy for someone with the right equipment to capture the
packets of data that go from your device to the router, allowing them to
see exactly what you’re doing online. If the website you’re visiting is
using a protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), the hacker
can see your login details if you sign in as well as everything else you
do on a website.</p>
</div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 sc-140d99f-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI furuqK nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-quote"><q>To protect your data, using a VPN on public networks is a great idea.</q></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string">
<p>For that reason, using a VPN on public networks is a great idea,
since the service encrypts your data so that the hacker can’t see your
online activities. You can read more about this in our <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/capture-data-open-wi-fi-726356/">“How easy is it to capture data on public free Wi-Fi?”</a> article written by the professor himself, Gary Sims.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>However,
it’s worth mentioning that hackers can’t see what you do online when
visiting websites with encrypted connections (HTTPS). A VPN may not be
required in this case, but you’ll always have to check whether a website
is secure or not. If the connection is secure, you’ll see a green
padlock in the address bar of your browser. Most popular websites do
offer encrypted connections these days, but not all of them.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>Unfortunately,
there’s no padlock visible when it comes to Android apps, making it a
lot harder to figure out whether a connection is encrypted or not. So in
a case like this, using a VPN is a good idea.</p>
<hr />
<h2>Will a free VPN hide my activity from my ISP?</h2></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>As
already mentioned, your ISP can see the websites you visit and exactly
what you do on them, provided they don’t have an encrypted connection.
If you’re on an encrypted connection (HTTPS), your ISP can still see the
websites you visit, but it can’t see what you do on them. For example,
it sees you visited YouTube but doesn’t know which videos you watched.
By using a VPN, your ISP will see nothing.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>That
means if the government comes knocking on their door demanding to see
your browsing history, it’s out of luck. But you probably don’t do
anything illegal online, so this shouldn’t be too big of a concern to
you.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>A bigger issue is that ISPs in the US can <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/us-senate-wants-let-isps-sell-web-browsing-history-advertisers-759279/">sell your browsing data</a>
to third parties like advertisers, which is a big no-no in my book. So
by using a VPN, you can make sure your ISP won’t be making any extra
money off you.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>It’s
important to keep in mind that while your ISP won’t see your browsing
history anymore if you use a VPN, the VPN provider could. All the major
VPN companies promise they don’t log your activities, so this shouldn’t
be a concern. But then again, there’s no way you can check if that’s
true.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>It’s
a lot easier to believe this claim if it’s coming from a reputable VPN
that charges for its services than the one that doesn’t. As already
mentioned at the beginning of this post, if the VPN provider isn’t
making money from subscriptions, it might be making it by selling your
data.</p>
<hr />
<h2>Free vs. paid VPN: Which one is right for me?</h2></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>If
you’re not a power user and only need an Android VPN now and then for
some light browsing at home, and on public networks, a free VPN will do
you just fine. But if you want to use a VPN to watch content on
streaming services, regularly download stuff from the internet, and keep
browsing history private at all times, a paid VPN is the way to go.
Simple as that.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>There’s
a third option as well. If you only need a VPN for a week or so to test
it out, you could just sign up for a free trial. Not all providers
offer it, but some do. This will get you unlimited data, likely faster
speeds than free VPNs, and you won’t have to worry about the provider
selling your personal data as much. If you don’t need the VPN after the
free trial, just cancel your subscription. To keep using it, pay the
subscription fee at the end of the trial and remain anonymous online.</p></div><div class="sc-vdph1t-0 sc-1f8hg9w-0 sc-1di16ja-0 GLvxi fGPQwf kSMMeI nc-wrap" data-nc="nc-string"><p>One
of the best options for a free trial is ProtonVPN, which gives you full
access to its services for seven days without spending a dime — <a href="https://geni.us/R0PUp" target="_blank">click here to learn more</a>.
But if after reading this article you’ve decided to skip free VPNs
altogether and don’t care much about free trials, check out the three
paid providers we recommend, along with their prices, below:</p>
<ul><li><a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=74660X1524607&xs=1&xcust=edgar.cervantes&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expressvpn.com%2Fandroidauthority" target="_blank">ExpressVPN</a> — from $8.32 to $12.95 per month</li><li><a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8932934/type/dlg/sid/edgar.cervantes/https://nordvpn.com/special/?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_term&utm_content&utm_campaign=off252&utm_source=aff10930" target="_blank">NordVPN</a> — from $3.30 to $11.95 per month</li><li><a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=74660X1524607&xs=1&xcust=edgar.cervantes&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ivacy.com%2Flifetime-vpn-deal-2021%2F%3Faff%3D91051%26source%3DAff" target="_blank">Ivacy</a> — from $1.33 to $9.95 per month</li></ul>
<p>To learn more about good VPN providers, check out our guides for the best VPNs for <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/best-vpns-for-gaming-823515/">gaming</a>, <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/best-torrenting-vpns-864370/">torrenting</a>, and <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/vpns-for-netflix-982640/">Netflix</a>.<br /><br />Source: https://www.androidauthority.com/best-free-vpn-953904/<br /></p>
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March 2, Microsoft said there were vulnerabilities in its Exchange
Server mail and calendar software for corporate and government data
centers. The vulnerabilities go back 10 years, and have been exploited
by Chinese hackers at least since January.</li><li>The group, which
Microsoft has dubbed Hafnium, has aimed to gain information from defense
contractors, schools and other entities in the U.S., according to a
blog post by Microsoft VP Tom Burt.</li><li>The hack could lead
companies to spend more on security software and adopting cloud-based
email instead of running their own email servers in-house.<br /><br /><div class="group"><p>One week ago, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/MSFT" target="_blank">Microsoft</a>
disclosed that Chinese hackers were gaining access to organizations’
email accounts through vulnerabilities in its Exchange Server email
software and issued security patches.</p><p>The hack will probably stand
out as one of the top cybersecurity events of the year, because
Exchange is still widely used around the world. It could lead companies
to spend more on security software to prevent future hacks, and to move
to cloud-based email instead of running their own email servers
in-house.</p></div><div class="group"><span></span><p>IT
departments are working on applying the patches, but that takes time
and the vulnerability is still widespread. On Monday, internet security
company Netcraft <a href="https://news.netcraft.com/archives/2021/03/08/owa-web-shells.html" target="_blank">said</a> it had run an analysis over the weekend and observed over 99,000 servers online running unpatched Outlook Web Access software.</p><p>Shares
of Microsoft stock have fallen 1.3% since March 1, the day before the
company disclosed the issues, while the S&P 500 index is down 0.7%
over the same period.</p><p>Here’s what you need to know about the Microsoft cyberattacks:</p><p><b>What happened?</b></p><p>On March 2, Microsoft <a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/released-march-2021-exchange-server-security-updates/ba-p/2175901" target="_blank">said</a>
there were vulnerabilities in its Exchange Server mail and calendar
software for corporate and government data centers. The company released
patches for the 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019 versions of Exchange.</p><span></span><p>Generally,
Microsoft releases updates on Patch Tuesday, which occurs on the second
Tuesday of each month, but the announcement about attacks on the
Exchange software came on the first Tuesday, emphasizing its
significance.</p><p>Microsoft also took the unusual step of issuing a
patch for the 2010 edition, even though support for it ended in October.
“That means the vulnerabilities the attackers exploited have been in
the Microsoft Exchange Server code base for more than 10 years,”
security blogger Brian Krebs wrote in a Monday <a href="https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/03/a-basic-timeline-of-the-exchange-mass-hack/" target="_blank">blog post</a>.</p><p>Hackers
had initially pursued specific targets, but in February they started
going after more servers with the vulnerable software that they could
spot, Krebs wrote.</p><p><b>Are people exploiting the vulnerabilities?</b></p><p>Yes. Microsoft <a href="https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2021/03/02/new-nation-state-cyberattacks/" target="_blank">said</a> the main group exploiting vulnerabilities is a nation-state group based in China that it calls Hafnium.</p><p><b>When did the attacks start?</b></p><p>Attacks on the Exchange software started in early January, according to security company <a href="https://www.volexity.com/blog/2021/03/02/active-exploitation-of-microsoft-exchange-zero-day-vulnerabilities/" target="_blank">Volexity</a>, which Microsoft gave credit to for identifying some of the issues.</p><p><b>How does the attack work?</b></p><p>Tom Burt, a Microsoft corporate vice president, described in a <a href="https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2021/03/02/new-nation-state-cyberattacks/" target="_blank">blog post</a> last week how an attacker would go through multiple steps:</p><div class="ArticleBody-blockquote"><p>First,
it would gain access to an Exchange Server either with stolen passwords
or by using the previously undiscovered vulnerabilities to disguise
itself as someone who should have access. Second, it would create what’s
called a web shell to control the compromised server remotely. Third,
it would use that remote access – run from the U.S.-based private
servers – to steal data from an organization’s network.</p></div><p>Among other things, attackers <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2021/03/02/hafnium-targeting-exchange-servers/" target="_blank">installed and used software</a> to take email data, Microsoft said.</p><p><b>Do the flaws affect cloud services like Office 365?</b></p><p>No.
The four vulnerabilities Microsoft disclosed do not affect Exchange
Online, Microsoft’s cloud-based email and calendar service that’s
included in commercial Office 365 and Microsoft 365 subscription
bundles.</p><p><b>What are the attackers targeting?</b></p><p>The
group has aimed to gain information from defense contractors, schools
and other entities in the U.S., Burt wrote. Victims include U.S.
retailers, according to security company <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/FEYE" target="_blank">FireEye</a>, and the city of Lake Worth Beach, Fla., according to the <a href="https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/local/lakeworth/2021/03/08/chinese-based-hacking-shuts-down-city-lake-worths-emails-3-days/4629766001/" target="_blank">Palm Beach Post</a>. The European Banking Authority <a href="https://www.eba.europa.eu/cyber-attack-european-banking-authority" target="_blank">said</a> it had been hit.</p><p><b>How many victims are there altogether?</b></p><p>Media outlets have published varying estimates on the number of victims of the attacks. On Friday the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-linked-hack-hits-tens-of-thousands-of-u-s-microsoft-customers-11615007991" target="_blank">Wall Street Journal</a>, citing an unnamed person, said there could be 250,000 or more.</p><p><b>Will the patches banish any attackers from compromised systems?</b></p><p>Microsoft <a href="https://msrc-blog.microsoft.com/2021/03/05/microsoft-exchange-server-vulnerabilities-mitigations-march-2021/" target="_blank">said no</a>.</p><p><b>Does this have anything do with SolarWinds?</b></p><p>No,
the attacks on Exchange Server do not seem to not related to the
SolarWinds threat, to which former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said
Russia was probably connected. Still, the disclosure comes less than
three months after U.S. government agencies and companies said they had <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/19/trump-contradicts-pompeo-plays-down-alleged-russian-role-in-hack.html">found malicious content</a> in updates to Orion software from information-technology company <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/SWI" target="_blank">SolarWinds</a> in their networks.</p><p><b>What’s Microsoft doing?</b></p><p>Microsoft is encouraging customers to install the security patches it delivered last week. It has also <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2021/03/02/hafnium-targeting-exchange-servers/" target="_blank">released information</a> to help customers figure out if their networks had been hit.</p><p>“Because
we are aware of active exploits of related vulnerabilities in the wild
(limited targeted attacks), our recommendation is to install these
updates immediately to protect against these attacks,” Microsoft said in
a <a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/released-march-2021-exchange-server-security-updates/ba-p/2175901" target="_blank">blog post</a>.</p><p>On Monday the company made it easier for companies to treat their infrastructure by <a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/march-2021-exchange-server-security-updates-for-older-cumulative/ba-p/2192020" target="_blank">releasing</a>
security patches for versions of Exchange Server that did not have the
most recent available software updates. Until that point, Microsoft had
said customers would have to apply the most recent updates before
installing the security patches, which delayed the process of dealing
with the hack.</p><p>“We are working closely with the CISA [the
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency], other government
agencies, and security companies to ensure we are providing the best
possible guidance and mitigation for our customers,” a Microsoft
spokesperson told CNBC in an email on Monday. “The best protection is to
apply updates as soon as possible across all impacted systems. We
continue to help customers by providing additional investigation and
mitigation guidance. Impacted customers should contact our support teams
for additional help and resources.” </p><p><b>What are the implications?</b></p><p>The
cyberattacks could end up being beneficial for Microsoft. Besides
making Exchange Server, it sells security software that clients might be
inclined to start using.</p><p>“We believe this attack, like
SolarWinds, will keep cybersecurity urgency high and likely bolster
broad-based security spending in 2021, including with Microsoft, and
speed the migration to cloud,” KeyBanc analysts led by Michael Turits,
who have the equivalent of a buy rating on Microsoft stock, wrote in a
note distributed to clients on Monday.</p><p>But many Microsoft
customers have already switched to cloud-based email, and some companies
rely on Google’s cloud-based Gmail, which is not affected by the
Exchange Server flaws. As a result, the impact of the hacks could have
been worse if they had come five or 10 years ago, and there won’t
necessarily be a race to the cloud as a result of Hafnium.</p><p>“I meet
a lot of organizations, big and small, and it’s more the exception than
the rule when somebody’s all on prem,” said Ryan Noon, CEO of e-mail
security start-up Material Security.</p><p>DA Davidson analysts Andrew
Nowinski and Hannah Baade wrote in a Tuesday note that the attacks could
increase adoption of products from security companies such as <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/CYB-FF" target="_blank">Cyberark</a>, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/PFPT" target="_blank">Proofpoint</a> and <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/TENB" target="_blank">Tenable</a>.</p><p><b>WATCH:</b> <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2021/03/08/a-cybersecurity-stock-analyst-weighs-in-on-the-microsoft-email-hack.html">A cybersecurity stock analyst weighs in on the Microsoft email hack</a><br /><br />Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/09/microsoft-exchange-hack-explained.html<br /></p></div></li></ul></div></div></div>PC, Music, & Movie Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180974050375752815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757345250081862097.post-61149538395263600222020-12-06T07:21:00.005-08:002020-12-06T07:31:55.204-08:0010 Best Torrent Sites (That REALLY Work) in December 2020<p>
</p><div class="single post-text">
<p>The world of torrenting isn’t what it used to be. <b>There are still some great sites out there – but you’re not going to find them with a simple Google search.</b>
And you don’t want to waste your evening checking dozens of trashy
sites and wading through their endless pop-up ads just to see they don’t
have what you’re looking for.</p> <p>That’s where I come in. <b>I
spend my evenings testing all kinds of torrent sites so I can keep this
list up-to-date for you, with nothing but the best of the best.</b>
Whether you’re looking for yesterday’s episode of your favorite show or
a movie that came out ten years ago, you should be able to find it on
one of these sites.</p> <p><b>I check these 10 sites regularly to make sure they’re still online,</b> and I’ve also provided a few mirror sites you can try if one of them is down.</p> <p>If
you’re having trouble accessing the sites, it could be because they’re
blocked by your ISP or even by your government. I’d suggest trying a VPN
to get around these blocks. <a class="shortcode_affiliate_link_41357 aff-link" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com?Track_link=NDEzNTd8&dl=torrent&vid=41357&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_60334&pageid=12748&type=post&clickout_id=KID9U0HNYMNT4&pageview_id=KID9U0F2LNPG5" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><b>I use NordVPN, which comes with a convenient 30-day money-back guarantee</b></a>
– if it doesn’t solve your problem, you can just request a refund. (But
if you torrent regularly, I’d recommend using it in any case. It masks
your identity so no one can track your online activity.)</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p></div><div class="highlight4 highlight vpn-highlight vpn-highlight--blue"> <h2 class="js-tocItem"><span id="The-Top-5-Torrent-Sites-in-December-2020"></span>The Top 5 Torrent Sites in December 2020</h2> <ul><li><a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/10-best-torrent-websites/#piratebay"><b>The Pirate Bay</b> – Best torrent site overall</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/10-best-torrent-websites/#rarbg"><b>RARBG</b> – Best for 4K movies and new releases</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/10-best-torrent-websites/#1337x"><b>1337x</b> – Best for applications and software</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/10-best-torrent-websites/#torlock"><b>TorLock</b> – Best for anime and ebooks</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/10-best-torrent-websites/#torrentz2"><b>Torrentz2</b> – Best for music albums</a></li></ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/10-best-torrent-websites/#yts">5 more awesome torrent sites</a> | <a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/10-best-torrent-websites/#torrentvpn">My recommended VPNs for safe torrenting</a> | <a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/10-best-torrent-websites/#faq">FAQ</a></p> </div> <h3>The Best Torrent Sites That Still Work in December 2020</h3> <p>Good
torrent sites are always disappearing. Sometimes they’re gone for good,
but sometimes they just get moved to a new URL. Sometimes they get
blocked by governments or taken over by hackers… ouch.</p> <p>I test my
recommended sites regularly to make sure they’re still available and
working properly. These are some of the other things I check for:</p> <ul><li><b>Download speeds:</b> I record my best and worst speeds from each site and keep track of the averages to give you an idea of what you can expect.</li><li><b>Variety:</b>
I perform sample searches to check what each site has to offer. My
favorites are the ones where you can find just about anything you’re
looking for, but I’ve included a few specialty torrent sites on my list
as well.</li><li><b>Security:</b> I perform deep checks to
make sure the sites are legit and not planting any malicious code in
their search results or banner ads. That said, <b>torrenting is never a 100% safe activity if you leave your personal data exposed.</b>
It’s not just about hackers – your ISP can see what you’re doing and
report you to the authorities, even if the torrents you’re downloading
are perfectly legal. I don’t like taking this kind of risk, and I
strongly recommend you don’t either. <b><a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/10-best-torrent-websites/#torrentvpn">You can jump down to see the VPNs I recommend for safe torrenting.</a></b></li></ul> <h2 class="js-tocItem"><span id="The-Pirate-Bay-Best-Torrent-Site-Overall"></span>1. <a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/torrent/thepiratebay/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Pirate Bay</a> – Best Torrent Site Overall<span class="bi-position-tracking" data-event-name="PirateBay_1" data-exp-id="529" data-qa-id="bi-position-tracking"></span> </h2> <div class="highlight5 highlight vpn-highlight vpn-highlight--green"> <ul><li>The world’s most popular torrent site</li><li>The biggest variety of movies, TV shows, games, and more</li><li>VIP/Trusted user tags let you know which torrents are legitimate and safe</li></ul> </div> <div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_521143" style="width: 1011px;"><span class="img-lazy-wrap--loaded" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1011px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 45.9%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="The Pirate Bay screenshot" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-521143" class="size-full wp-image-521143" height="464" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/piratebay.png" width="1011" /></span><p class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-521143">The green and pink icons indicate VIP/trusted users</p></div> <p>The Pirate Bay has had a long and rough history, but this crowd favorite is still going strong. It has <b>millions of torrents</b> <b>available in various categories,</b>
along with support for magnet links. The site interface is nice and
simple, and I like that it doesn’t cover your screen with a bunch of
sleazy ads.</p> <p><b>Average download speed:</b> 6.2 MB/s</p> <p><b>Sample Searches:</b></p> <table class="custom-table col-count-4"> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Search Term</b></td> <td><b>Number of Search Results</b></td> <td>Average*</td> <td><b>Best Seeder/Leecher Ratio</b></td> <td>Average**</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>Lizzo, Good as Hell</i></b></td> <td><b>1</b></td> <td>23</td> <td><b>22/2</b></td> <td>565/125</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>Joker</i></b></td> <td><b>651</b></td> <td>448</td> <td><b>8,210/2,372</b></td> <td>5,308/1,576</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>The Witcher</i></b></td> <td><b>350</b></td> <td>422</td> <td><b>3,506/957</b></td> <td>2,151/551</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">* Average number of search results for top 10 sites</span><br /> <span style="font-size: 8pt;">** Average best seeder/leecher ratio for top 10 sites</span></p> <p><a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/torrent/thepiratebay/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit The Pirate Bay</a> <span class="bi-position-tracking" data-event-name="PirateBay_2" data-exp-id="529" data-qa-id="bi-position-tracking"></span> </p> <p><b>Not loading? Try these mirrors:</b> thepiratebay.vip, thepiratebay.rocks, thepirate-bay.org.</p> <h2 class="js-tocItem" id="rarbg">2. <a href="https://rarbg.to/index70.php" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RARBG</a> – Best Torrent Site for 4K Movies and New Releases</h2> <div class="highlight5 highlight vpn-highlight vpn-highlight--green"> <ul><li>Active community and lots of seeding</li><li>Huge variety of new and old torrents</li><li>Top 10 lists for movies, shows, music, and many other categories</li></ul> </div> <div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_521174" style="width: 873px;"><span class="img-lazy-wrap--loaded" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 873px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 76.29%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="RARBG screenshot" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-521174" class="wp-image-521174 size-full" height="666" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/rarbg.png" width="873" /></span><p class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-521174">I like how RARBG has so many different torrent categories to choose from</p></div> <p>RARBG has been around for over a decade and has built a reputation for its <b>high-quality torrents and ease of use,</b> as well as constant new additions.</p> <p>Unfortunately, this popularity comes at a cost. <b>RARBG is blocked in many countries,</b> including Bulgaria, Denmark, Portugal, and the UK. A <a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/bestvpns/torrents/" target="_blank">VPN for torrenting</a> can help you bypass these blocks.</p> <p><b>Average download speed:</b> 6.1 MB/s</p> <p><b>Sample Searches:</b></p> <table class="custom-table col-count-4"> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Search Term</b></td> <td><b>Number of Search Results</b></td> <td>Average*</td> <td><b>Best Seeder/Leecher Ratio</b></td> <td>Average**</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>Lizzo, Good as Hell</i></b></td> <td><b>0</b></td> <td>23</td> <td><b>n/a</b></td> <td>565/125</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>Joker</i></b></td> <td><b>25</b></td> <td>448</td> <td><b>1,881/447</b></td> <td>5,308/1,576</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>The Witcher</i></b></td> <td><b>19</b></td> <td>422</td> <td><b>448/147</b></td> <td>2,151/551</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">* Average number of search results for top 10 sites</span><br /> <span style="font-size: 8pt;">** Average best seeder/leecher ratio for top 10 sites</span></p> <p><a href="https://rarbg.to/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit RARBG</a></p> <p><b>Not loading? Try these mirrors:</b> rarbgmirror.com, rarbg.is, rarbgunlock.com</p> <h2 class="js-tocItem" id="1337x">3. <a href="https://1337x.to/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">1337x</a> – Best Torrent Site for Applications</h2> <div class="highlight5 highlight vpn-highlight vpn-highlight--green"> <ul><li>Excellent choice of apps, movies, TV shows, games, and music</li><li>Helpful browsing features – Oscar nominations, new episodes, libraries</li><li>Revamped interface makes the tracker much better</li></ul> </div> <div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_521207" style="width: 983px;"><span class="img-lazy-wrap--loaded" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 983px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 39.88%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="1337x Screenshot" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-521207" class="size-full wp-image-521207" height="392" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1337.png" width="983" /></span><p class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-521207">1337x has loads of torrents in every category</p></div> <p>1337x can help you find a torrent even if you don’t know what you’re looking for, thanks to its <b>simple, organized interface. </b>The website recently underwent a massive rework, improving the layout and <b>eliminating some serious security risks. </b></p> <p>Now
it’s one of the most popular torrent trackers in the world – this is
one of the reasons Google hides it from search results. The ads on the
site are a bit sleazy, so you might not want to open this site at work.</p> <p><b>Average download speed:</b> 4.2 MB/s</p> <p><b>Sample Searches:</b></p> <table class="custom-table col-count-4"> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Search Term</b></td> <td><b>Number of Search Results</b></td> <td>Average*</td> <td><b>Best Seeder/Leecher Ratio</b></td> <td>Average**</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>Lizzo, Good as Hell</i></b></td> <td><b>2</b></td> <td>23</td> <td><b>21/5</b></td> <td>565/125</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>Joker</i></b></td> <td><b>200</b></td> <td>448</td> <td><b>10,903/5,161</b></td> <td>5,308/1,576</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>The Witcher</i></b></td> <td><b>214</b></td> <td>422</td> <td><b>6,092/3,083</b></td> <td>2,151/551</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">* Average number of search results for top 10 sites</span><br /> <span style="font-size: 8pt;">** Average best seeder/leecher ratio for top 10 sites</span></p> <p><a href="https://1337x.to/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit 1337x</a></p> <p><b>Not loading? Try these mirrors</b>: 1337x.is, 1337x.st, x1337x.ws, x1337x.eu, x1337x.se</p> <h2 class="js-tocItem" id="torlock">4. <a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/torrent/torlock/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Torlock</a> – Best Torrent Site for Anime and Ebooks<span class="bi-position-tracking" data-event-name="Torlock_1" data-exp-id="529" data-qa-id="bi-position-tracking"></span> </h2> <div class="highlight5 highlight vpn-highlight vpn-highlight--green"> <ul><li>Wide array of active anime, ebook, and music torrents</li><li>Top 100 torrents list to help you find the best content</li></ul> </div> <div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_521239" style="width: 1024px;"><span class="img-lazy-wrap--loaded" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1024px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 42.48%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="Torlock screenshot" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-521239" class="size-large wp-image-521239" height="435" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/torlock-1024x435.png" width="1024" /></span><p class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-521239">If you can’t get enough anime, Torlock is your friend</p></div> <p>TorLock combines <b>a huge list of torrents with a fantastic user experience,</b> especially if you’re looking for high-quality anime episodes or reading material.</p> <p>Some
of the stuff on TorLock is difficult to find on other trackers, but
you’re likely to find the most popular torrents here as well — there are
<b>over 4.8 million to choose from.</b></p> <p>Just keep in mind that this site runs a lot of porn ads. If you’re not using an adblocker, proceed with caution.</p> <p><b>Average download speed:</b> 4.4 MB/s</p> <p><b>Sample Searches:</b></p> <table class="custom-table col-count-4"> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Search Term</b></td> <td><b>Number of Search Results</b></td> <td>Average*</td> <td><b>Best Seeder/Leecher Ratio</b></td> <td>Average**</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>Lizzo, Good as Hell</i></b></td> <td><b>4</b></td> <td>23</td> <td><b>5,165/1,148</b></td> <td>565/125</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>Joker</i></b></td> <td><b>728</b></td> <td>448</td> <td><b>1,136/49</b></td> <td>5,308/1,576</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>The Witcher</i></b></td> <td><b>480</b></td> <td>422</td> <td><b>438/21</b></td> <td>2,151/551</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">* Average number of search results for top 10 sites</span><br /> <span style="font-size: 8pt;">** Average best seeder/leecher ratio for top 10 sites</span></p> <p><a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/torrent/torlock/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit TorLock</a> <span class="bi-position-tracking" data-event-name="Torlock_2" data-exp-id="529" data-qa-id="bi-position-tracking"></span> </p> <h2 class="js-tocItem" id="torrentz2">5. <a href="https://torrentz2eu.org/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Torrentz2</a> – Best Torrent Site for Music Albums</h2> <div class="highlight5 highlight vpn-highlight vpn-highlight--green"> <ul><li>Great variety of music torrents</li><li>Maintains a low profile</li></ul> </div> <div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_317968" style="width: 1000px;"><span class="img-lazy-wrap--loaded" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1000px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 31.4%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="Torrentz2 popular downloads" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-317968" class="wp-image-317968" height="314" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/torrentz2-1.jpg" title="Torrentz2 popular downloads" width="1000" /></span><p class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-317968">Torrentz2 has all the music you could possibly want</p></div> <p>Torrentz2 is the new iteration of the popular Torrentz website. It has kept the original site’s minimalist interface and<b> heavy focus on music</b> – it’s not uncommon to see decade-old torrents with 20+ seeders.</p> <p>While there have been some changes to how magnet links work, <b>Torrentz2 remains a great choice for audiophiles,</b> and it’s one of the more reliable trackers around.</p> <p><b>Average download speed:</b> 2.0 MB/s</p> <p><b>Sample Searches:</b></p> <table class="custom-table col-count-4"> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Search Term</b></td> <td><b>Number of Search Results</b></td> <td>Average*</td> <td><b>Best Seeder/Leecher Ratio</b></td> <td>Average**</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>Lizzo, Good as Hell</i></b></td> <td><b>216</b></td> <td>23</td> <td><b>207/25</b></td> <td>565/125</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>Joker</i></b></td> <td><b>1,116</b></td> <td>448</td> <td><b>421/1</b></td> <td>5,308/1,576</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>The Witcher</i></b></td> <td><b>1.795</b></td> <td>422</td> <td><b>568/9</b></td> <td>2,151/551</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">* Average number of search results for top 10 sites</span><br /> <span style="font-size: 8pt;">** Average best seeder/leecher ratio for top 10 sites</span></p> <p><a href="https://torrentz2eu.org/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit Torrentz2</a></p> <p><b>Not loading? Try these mirrors</b>: torrentz2.eu</p> <div class="h2-style" id="yts"><b><span style="font-size: large;">6. <a href="http://www.yts.am/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YTS</a> – Best Torrent Site for Movies</span></b></div> <div class="highlight5 highlight vpn-highlight vpn-highlight--green"> <ul><li>Great choice of classic and hard-to-find movies</li><li>Perfect for users with limited bandwidth</li></ul> </div> <div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_317997" style="width: 1256px;"><span class="img-lazy-wrap--loaded" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1256px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 36.62%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="YTS popular downloads." aria-describedby="caption-attachment-317997" class="wp-image-317997 size-full" height="460" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/yts-1.jpg" width="1256" /></span><p class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-317997">YTS has a great mix of new and old movies</p></div> <p><b>YTS focuses exclusively on movies.</b>
The huge variety of titles make it the ideal torrent site for movie
enthusiasts. Another thing I really like is that most of the movies come
with downloadable subtitles.</p> <p>The torrents are also very <b>easy on your bandwidth,</b> which is one of the main advantages of this site.</p> <p>Overall,
YTS is a favorite for movies, but since it doesn’t offer any other
categories, you’ll have to pick another site from the list for games,
music, or TV shows.</p> <p><b>Average download speed:</b> 3.2 MB/s</p> <p><b>Sample Searches:</b></p> <table class="custom-table col-count-4"> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Search Term</b></td> <td><b>Number of Search Results</b></td> <td>Average*</td> <td><b>Best Seeder/Leecher Ratio</b></td> <td>Average**</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>Lizzo, Good as Hell</i></b></td> <td><b>0</b></td> <td>23</td> <td><b>n/a</b></td> <td>565/125</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>Joker</i></b></td> <td><b>5</b></td> <td>448</td> <td><b>3,282/736</b></td> <td>5,308/1,576</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>The Witcher</i></b></td> <td><b>0</b></td> <td>422</td> <td><b>n/a</b></td> <td>2,151/551</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">* Average number of search results for top 10 sites</span><br /> <span style="font-size: 8pt;">** Average best seeder/leecher ratio for top 10 sites</span></p> <p><a href="http://www.yts.am/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit YTS</a></p> <h2>7. <a href="https://eztv.re/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EZTV</a> – Best Torrent Site for TV Shows</h2> <div class="highlight5 highlight vpn-highlight vpn-highlight--green"> <ul><li>Amazing variety of TV shows</li><li>Very active community, with many new episodes added daily</li></ul> </div> <p><span class="img-lazy-wrap--loaded" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 962px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 38.67%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="EZTV popular downloads" class="wp-image-318026 size-full aligncenter" height="372" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/eztv-1.jpg" width="962" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;">A slice of heaven for TV junkies</p> <p>EZTV went through quite a lot of drama, but that’s all in the past. Today it’s known as <b>one of the best torrent sites for TV shows,</b> with lots of active users.</p> <p><b>You can find anything TV-related here,</b> from the latest hit series and late-night shows to reality TV and NASCAR races.</p> <p>Popular TV shows have their own pages on the site where you can find organized lists of all episodes available.</p> <p><b>Average download speed:</b> 3.2 MB/s</p> <p><b>Sample Searches:</b></p> <table class="custom-table col-count-4"> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Search Term</b></td> <td><b>Number of Search Results</b></td> <td>Average*</td> <td><b>Best Seeder/Leecher Ratio</b></td> <td>Average**</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>Lizzo, Good as Hell</i></b></td> <td><b>0</b></td> <td>23</td> <td><b>n/a</b></td> <td>565/125</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>Joker</i></b></td> <td><b>0</b></td> <td>448</td> <td><b>n/a</b></td> <td>5,308/1,576</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>The Witcher</i></b></td> <td><b>27</b></td> <td>422</td> <td><b>141/32</b></td> <td>2,151/551</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">* Average number of search results for top 10 sites</span><br /> <span style="font-size: 8pt;">** Average best seeder/leecher ratio for top 10 sites</span></p> <p><a href="https://eztv.re/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit EZTV</a></p> <h2>8. <a href="https://zooqle.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zooqle</a> – Best Torrent Site for Games</h2> <div class="highlight5 highlight vpn-highlight vpn-highlight--green"> <ul><li>Over 3.5 million verified torrents</li><li>Good balance of entertainment and software</li></ul> </div> <div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_521268" style="width: 924px;"><span class="img-lazy-wrap--loaded" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 924px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 56.28%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="Zooqle screenshot" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-521268" class="size-full wp-image-521268" height="520" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/zooqle.png" width="924" /></span><p class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-521268">Zooqle has loads of game torrents sorted by platform</p></div> <p><b>Zooqle has over 37,000 movies and 600 TV shows available.</b> That’s impressive for a site that’s so new to the torrenting scene.</p> <p>The
interface is strong overall, but could use some minor improvements here
and there. Still, this torrent site has the numbers to help you find
whatever you’re after.</p> <p>Many loyal users like the direction Zooqle
has taken in its development, so there’s no doubt it will be even
bigger and better in the future.</p> <p><b>Average download speed:</b> 2.6 MB/s</p> <p><b>Sample Searches:</b></p> <table class="custom-table col-count-4"> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Search Term</b></td> <td><b>Number of Search Results</b></td> <td>Average*</td> <td><b>Best Seeder/Leecher Ratio</b></td> <td>Average**</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>Lizzo, Good as Hell</i></b></td> <td><b>0</b></td> <td>23</td> <td><b>n/a</b></td> <td>565/125</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>Joker</i></b></td> <td><b>131</b></td> <td>448</td> <td><b>9,736/3,125</b></td> <td>5,308/1,576</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>The Witcher</i></b></td> <td><b>211</b></td> <td>422</td> <td><b>1,954/359</b></td> <td>2,151/551</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">* Average number of search results for top 10 sites</span><br /> <span style="font-size: 8pt;">** Average best seeder/leecher ratio for top 10 sites</span></p> <p><a href="https://zooqle.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit Zooqle</a></p> <h2>9. <a href="https://torrentdownloads.mrunblock.xyz/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TorrentDownloads</a> – Best Torrent Site for Software</h2> <div class="highlight5 highlight vpn-highlight vpn-highlight--green"> <ul><li>Extensive and well-organized torrent library</li><li>Blocked in many countries</li></ul> </div> <div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_318114" style="width: 1197px;"><span class="img-lazy-wrap--loaded" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1197px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 41.85%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="TorrentDownloads popular downloads" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-318114" class="wp-image-318114 size-full" height="501" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/torrentdownloads.jpg" width="1197" /></span><p class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-318114">TorrentDownloads offers an impressive collection of movies, new and old</p></div> <p>TorrentDownloads
is another very popular torrent site, mainly because it keeps
everything tidy. If all other trackers fail, this one is probably your
best chance to find that <b>old, rarely-used software you’ve been looking</b> <b>for</b> or a little-known ebook you’ve been dying to read again.</p> <p>Just a heads-up: Since TorrentDownloads isn’t exactly a low-profile site, <b>it might be blocked in your country</b>.</p> <p><b>Average download speed:</b> 2.8 MB/s</p> <p><b>Sample Searches:</b></p> <table class="custom-table col-count-4"> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Search Term</b></td> <td><b>Number of Search Results</b></td> <td>Average*</td> <td><b>Best Seeder/Leecher Ratio</b></td> <td>Average**</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>Lizzo, Good as Hell</i></b></td> <td><b>4</b></td> <td>23</td> <td><b>214/58</b></td> <td>565/125</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>Joker</i></b></td> <td><b>950</b></td> <td>448</td> <td><b>8,656/56</b></td> <td>5,308/1,576</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>The Witcher</i></b></td> <td><b>1,000</b></td> <td>422</td> <td><b>6,186/63</b></td> <td>2,151/551</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">* Average number of search results for top 10 sites</span><br /> <span style="font-size: 8pt;">** Average best seeder/leecher ratio for top 10 sites</span></p> <p><a href="https://torrentdownloads.mrunblock.xyz/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit TorrentDownloads</a></p> <h2>10. <a href="https://www.limetorrents.info/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LimeTorrents</a> – Best Torrent Site for PC Games</h2> <div class="highlight5 highlight vpn-highlight vpn-highlight--green"> <ul><li>Most torrents come from bigger, better trackers</li><li>Poor torrent health and lack of seeding can occasionally be an issue</li></ul> </div> <div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_521301" style="width: 1024px;"><span class="img-lazy-wrap--loaded" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1024px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 49.9%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="LimeTorrents screenshot" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-521301" class="size-large wp-image-521301" height="511" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/lime-1024x511.png" width="1024" /></span><p class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-521301">LimeTorrents is a nice alternative if you’re looking for new releases</p></div> <p>LimeTorrents.cc is <b>a decent alternative</b> if your favorite torrent site is down, but it has some shortcomings.</p> <p>New,
popular releases have lots of seeders and fast speeds, but older
torrents are often forgotten. This isn’t a problem with the site itself,
but I recommend using it as a backup plan rather than a first choice
due to this inconsistency.</p> <p><b>Average download speed:</b> 3.7 MB/s</p> <p><b>Sample Searches:</b></p> <table class="custom-table col-count-4"> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Search Term</b></td> <td><b>Number of Search Results</b></td> <td>Average*</td> <td><b>Best Seeder/Leecher Ratio</b></td> <td>Average**</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>Lizzo, Good as Hell</i></b></td> <td><b>1</b></td> <td>23</td> <td><b>28/15</b></td> <td>565/125</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>Joker</i></b></td> <td><b>680</b></td> <td>448</td> <td><b>8,849/3,813</b></td> <td>5,308/1,576</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b><i>The Witcher</i></b></td> <td><b>120</b></td> <td>422</td> <td><b>2,178/839</b></td> <td>2,151/551</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">* Average number of search results for top 10 sites</span><br /> <span style="font-size: 8pt;">** Average best seeder/leecher ratio for top 10 sites</span></p> <p><a href="https://www.limetorrents.info/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit LimeTorrents</a></p> <h2 class="js-tocItem"><span id="Why-You-Cant-Access-Some-Torrent-Sites"></span>Why You Can’t Access Some Torrent Sites</h2> <p>ISPs
across the world face governmental pressure to block torrenting sites
in an effort to stop illegal torrenting. In some cases, legal agencies
have even managed to shut down P2P sites permanently (such as
TorrentProject and ExtraTorrent).</p> <p><b>In addition, famous torrent sites are blocked in certain countries</b>.
Google has taken steps to prevent users from accessing many torrent
sites by blocking them from search results. The Chrome Adblock extension
has also been known to block torrent trackers.</p> <h2 class="js-tocItem"><span id="Why-Do-I-Need-a-VPN-for-Torrenting-"></span>Why Do I Need a VPN for Torrenting?</h2> <p>Most
torrent sites explicitly warn you to use a VPN before downloading
anything – and there’s a good reason for that. Even the most reputable
torrent sites and clients come with inherent dangers. It’s easy for
cybercriminals to steal your IP address, monitor your connection, and
even upload malware-infected torrents.</p> <p>Depending on where you
live, torrenting may be illegal. If you don’t take precautions, the
outcomes of downloading torrents can be quite severe – <b>from copyright infringement notices in your mailbox to hefty fines, arrests, and even the threat of jail time</b>.</p> <div class="highlight3 highlight vpn-highlight vpn-highlight--red"><b>IMPORTANT:</b> Bear in mind that even in the many <a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/torrents-illegal-update-country/" target="_blank"><b>countries where torrenting is legal</b></a>,
downloading copyrighted material most often is not. At vpnMentor we
support freedom of access and choice, but we don’t encourage illegal
activity.</div> <p>If you’re lucky enough to live in a country where torrenting is allowed, you may still encounter some issues. <b>Namely, your ISP may intentionally throttle your bandwidth when it detects heavy data usage</b>. This can slow your connection down to a snail’s pace, making it extremely frustrating to download torrents.</p> <p>Using the right VPN will help you overcome these issues, and that’s why our team put together <b><a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/bestvpns/torrents/">a list of the best VPNs for safe torrenting</a></b>. (If you’re short on time, <a class="shortcode_affiliate_link_41357 aff-link" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com?Track_link=NDEzNTd8&dl=torrent&vid=41357&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_60336&pageid=12748&type=post&clickout_id=KID9U0HNG9NE0&pageview_id=KID9U0F2LNPG5" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><b>I personally recommend NordVPN.</b></a> I never visit a torrent site without it.)</p> <p>Here’s why a VPN connection is crucial for a smooth and safe torrenting experience:</p> <ul><li><b>Anonymity: </b>When
you connect to a VPN server, your original IP address is masked, making
it look like you’re torrenting from a different location. It’s
impossible for anyone to see what you download, or where you’re
downloading it from. VPN encryption makes your traffic and data
unreadable, even to hackers.</li><li><b>Unblocking: </b>A VPN
lets you connect to servers in many different countries. If torrent
sites are blocked in your current location, you can connect to a server
in a different country to bypass geoblocks and access your favorite
torrent sites.</li><li><b>No throttling: </b>If your ISP is
bottlenecking your connection due to what it determines to be excessive
downloading or streaming, using a VPN is an excellent solution. When you
use a VPN, your ISP can’t see what you’re doing online – this means you
could get even faster torrenting speeds. For more tips, check out our
article on <a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/speed-torrents-block-throttling-step-step-guide/" target="_blank">blocking ISP throttling</a>.</li></ul> <h2 class="js-tocItem" id="torrentvpn">Top 3 VPNs for Torrenting</h2> <p>These three excellent VPNs offer airtight security and total anonymity, making them ideal for torrenting safely.</p> <h3 class="js-tocItem"><span id="NordVPN-Best-Overall-VPN"></span><a class="shortcode_affiliate_link_41357 aff-link" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com?Track_link=NDEzNTd8&dl=torrent&vid=41357&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_60337&pageid=12748&type=post&clickout_id=KID9U0HN9L637&pageview_id=KID9U0F2LNPG5" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1. NordVPN – Best Overall VPN</a></h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="shortcode_affiliate_link_41357 aff-link aff-link-img" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com?Track_link=NDEzNTd8&dl=torrent&vid=41357&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_60338&pageid=12748&type=post&clickout_id=KID9U0HN53ZQ0&pageview_id=KID9U0F2LNPG5" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="img-lazy-wrap--loaded" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1002px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 48.7%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="Small assortment of technological devices compatible with NordVPN." class="wp-image-345253 size-full aligncenter adminHighlightImgs" height="488" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/nordvpn-remaster-2020.jpg" width="1002" /></span></a></p> <div class="highlight5 highlight vpn-highlight vpn-highlight--green"> <ul><li>Optimized P2P servers in 58 countries</li><li>Strict zero-logging policy</li><li>Blocks ads and trackers</li><li>30-day money-back guarantee</li><li>Compatible with: <div class="shortcode_vendorData_wrapper"> <span class="fa fa-windows" data-original-title="Windows" data-placement="top" data-toggle="tooltip" title=""></span> <span class="fa fa-android" data-original-title="Android" data-placement="top" data-toggle="tooltip" title=""></span> <span class="fa fa-mobile-alt" data-original-title="iOS" data-placement="top" data-toggle="tooltip" title=""></span> <span class="fa fa-apple" data-original-title="Mac" data-placement="top" data-toggle="tooltip" title=""></span> <span class="fa fa-ubuntu" data-original-title="Ubuntu" data-placement="top" data-toggle="tooltip" title=""></span> <span class="fa fa-linux" data-original-title="Linux" data-placement="top" data-toggle="tooltip" title=""></span> <span class="img-sprite ico-router" data-original-title="Router" data-placement="top" data-toggle="tooltip" title=""></span> </div> </li><li>Unblocks: Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, BBC iPlayer, Showtime, Sling TV, and many more</li></ul> </div> <p><b>NordVPN is the</b> <b>ideal VPN for torrenting. </b>Its network of 5,510 servers includes dedicated P2P-optimized servers for fast, secure torrenting. How fast? Well, <a class="shortcode_review_link_41357" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/reviews/nordvpn/" target="_blank">it’s the fastest VPN we’ve tested</a>. With unlimited data transfer on all plans, you can download (and upload) as much as you want.</p> <p><b>NordVPN’s CyberSec feature blocks ads and trackers</b> on the websites you visit, which is a huge plus on banner-heavy torrenting sites.</p> <p>With its <b>military-grade encryption and no-logs policy,</b>
you can be sure your online activity and personal data will always
remain private. Even your ISP won’t be able to see what you’re doing
online, so you won’t have to worry about throttling.</p> <p>NordVPN isn’t just good for torrenting – <b>it can also</b> <b>access 400+ streaming platforms, including Netflix US, Prime Video, BBC iPlayer, and more,</b> no matter where you are in the world. It can even access blocked content in regions with strict censorship and VPN bans.</p> <p>If you run into any problems, NordVPN’s responsive <b>live chat support</b> is available 24/7 to answer your questions.</p> <p>The best part? You can try NordVPN out risk-free with its <b>30-day money-back guarantee.</b></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><h3 class="js-tocItem"><span id="ExpressVPN-Super-Fast-VPN-With-Advanced-Security"></span><a class="shortcode_affiliate_link_1460 aff-link" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com?Track_link=MTQ2MHw%3D&dl=torrent&vid=1460&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_60340&pageid=12748&type=post&clickout_id=KID9U0HO98QIZ&pageview_id=KID9U0F2LNPG5" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2. ExpressVPN – Super-Fast VPN With Advanced Security</a></h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="shortcode_affiliate_link_1460 aff-link aff-link-img" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com?Track_link=MTQ2MHw%3D&dl=torrent&vid=1460&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_60341&pageid=12748&type=post&clickout_id=KID9U0HOM6KFX&pageview_id=KID9U0F2LNPG5" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="img-lazy-wrap--loaded" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1200px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 41.75%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="Small assortment of technological devices compatible with ExpressVPN." class="wp-image-345108 size-full aligncenter adminHighlightImgs" height="501" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/expressvpn-master-2020.jpg" width="1200" /></span></a></p> <div class="highlight5 highlight vpn-highlight vpn-highlight--green"> <ul><li>3,000+ VPN servers with P2P support</li><li>Lightning-fast connection speeds</li><li>Strict zero-logging policy</li><li>30-day money-back guarantee</li><li>Compatible with: <div class="shortcode_vendorData_wrapper"> <span class="fa fa-windows" data-original-title="Windows" data-placement="top" data-toggle="tooltip" title=""></span> <span class="fa fa-android" data-original-title="Android" data-placement="top" data-toggle="tooltip" title=""></span> <span class="fa fa-mobile-alt" data-original-title="iOS" data-placement="top" data-toggle="tooltip" title=""></span> <span class="fa fa-apple" data-original-title="Mac" data-placement="top" data-toggle="tooltip" title=""></span> <span class="fa fa-linux" data-original-title="Linux" data-placement="top" data-toggle="tooltip" title=""></span> <span class="img-sprite ico-router" data-original-title="Router" data-placement="top" data-toggle="tooltip" title=""></span> </div> </li><li>Unblocks: Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, BBC iPlayer, Showtime, Sling TV, DAZN, and more</li></ul> </div> <div class="highlight5 highlight vpn-highlight vpn-highlight--green"><b>ExpressVPN’s latest deal December 2020:</b> <a class="shortcode_affiliate_link_1460 aff-link" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com?Track_link=MTQ2MHw%3D&dl=torrent&vid=1460&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_60342&pageid=12748&type=post&clickout_id=KID9U0HO00VJY&pageview_id=KID9U0F2LNPG5" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><b>Get 3 months completely free on your annual subscription</b></a> with this current offer! It’s not for certain when this deal will end so it’s best to <a class="shortcode_affiliate_link_1460 aff-link" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com?Track_link=MTQ2MHw%3D&dl=torrent&vid=1460&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_60343&pageid=12748&type=post&clickout_id=KID9U0HO8NA1M&pageview_id=KID9U0F2LNPG5" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">check the deals page</a> to see if it’s still available.</div> <p><b>ExpressVPN provides blazing-fast connection speeds and unlimited data transfer,</b>
perfect for downloading and uploading large files. Better yet, it
offers full torrenting support across its large network of 3,000+
servers in 94 countries. It’s easy to find a server close to your
location for the fastest download speeds.</p> <p>ExpressVPN has plenty
to offer when it comes to security. When you connect to a server, your
data is secured with robust AES 256-bit encryption to prevent spying
eyes from seeing your torrenting activity. <b>You don’t have to worry about your ISP trying to throttle your connection.</b> With a strict no-logs policy and an automatic kill switch, your online activity can never be traced back to you.</p> <p><b>ExpressVPN can also access geoblocked TV shows and movies on Netflix</b> and many other popular streaming sites. You can <a class="shortcode_review_link_1460" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/reviews/expressvpn/" target="_blank">see the full list in our in-depth ExpressVPN review</a>.</p> <p>Another
cool feature is ExpressVPN’s split tunneling, which allows you to
choose which apps on your device should route traffic through your VPN
connection, while other traffic goes through your normal internet
connection. That means <b>you can route your torrenting traffic through a secure remote server while you access local sites on your browser.</b> This can be useful if you are in a country that blocks torrenting sites.</p> <p>To try ExpressVPN out for yourself without having to make a long-term commitment, you can take advantage of its <b>30-day money-back guarantee.</b></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><h3 class="js-tocItem"><span id="CyberGhost-Best-VPN-for-Newbies"></span><a class="shortcode_affiliate_link_1615 aff-link" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com?Track_link=MTYxNXw%3D&dl=torrent&vid=1615&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_60345&pageid=12748&type=post&clickout_id=KID9U0HO9YMYI&pageview_id=KID9U0F2LNPG5" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3. CyberGhost – Best VPN for Newbies</a></h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="shortcode_affiliate_link_1615 aff-link aff-link-img" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com?Track_link=MTYxNXw%3D&dl=torrent&vid=1615&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_60346&pageid=12748&type=post&clickout_id=KID9U0HOYVI6F&pageview_id=KID9U0F2LNPG5" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="img-lazy-wrap--loaded" style="margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1200px;"><span style="display: block; float: left; padding-top: 43.67%; position: relative;"></span><img alt="Small assortment of technological devices compatible with CyberGhost." class="wp-image-345079 size-full aligncenter adminHighlightImgs" height="524" src="https://www.vpnmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cyberghost-master-2020.jpeg" width="1200" /></span></a></p> <div class="highlight5 highlight vpn-highlight vpn-highlight--green"> <ul><li>P2P-optimized servers for speedy downloads</li><li>User-friendly apps and browser extensions</li><li>Blocks ads and trackers</li><li>Strict zero-logging policy</li><li>Compatible with: <div class="shortcode_vendorData_wrapper"> <span class="fa fa-windows" data-original-title="Windows" data-placement="top" data-toggle="tooltip" title=""></span> <span class="fa fa-android" data-original-title="Android" data-placement="top" data-toggle="tooltip" title=""></span> <span class="fa fa-mobile-alt" data-original-title="iOS" data-placement="top" data-toggle="tooltip" title=""></span> <span class="fa fa-apple" data-original-title="Mac" data-placement="top" data-toggle="tooltip" title=""></span> <span class="fa fa-linux" data-original-title="Linux" data-placement="top" data-toggle="tooltip" title=""></span> <span class="img-sprite ico-router" data-original-title="Router" data-placement="top" data-toggle="tooltip" title=""></span> </div> </li><li>Unblocks: Netflix, BBC iPlayer, HBO GO, Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Showtime, and more</li></ul> </div> <p><b>CyberGhost is a great option if you’re looking for a hassle-free VPN to protect you while you torrent.</b> Its desktop and mobile apps are super easy to use, even if you’ve never used a VPN before.</p> <p><b>CyberGhost’s global network of 6,700 servers includes clearly labeled dedicated P2P servers</b>, and I recommend using one of those for the best download speeds. You can see the full results of our speed tests in our <a class="shortcode_review_link_1615" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/reviews/cyberghost-vpn/" target="_blank">in-depth CyberGhost review</a>.</p> <p>Like
the other two VPNs on this list, CyberGhost masks your IP address to
hide your identity and location from the torrent sites you visit. This
protects you from hackers, data theft, and other online threats. With
its airtight AES 256-bit encryption, <b>even your ISP won’t be able to see your torrenting activity.</b> There’s also a built-in ad and malware blocker, which increases your security on torrenting sites.</p> <p>CyberGhost offers <b>24/7 live chat support</b> to help you with any concerns.</p> <p>To find out if CyberGhost is the VPN for you, you can use its generous <b>45-day money-back guarantee</b> to take it for a test drive.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><h2 class="js-tocItem" id="faq">FAQ</h2> <h3><span data-faq-question="0"></span>🙂 Which torrent site is the fastest?</h3> <p><span data-faq-answer="0"></span></p> <p><b>Here are the results from the speed tests I performed on the 10 torrent sites above with <a class="shortcode_affiliate_link_41357 aff-link" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com?Track_link=NDEzNTd8&dl=torrent&vid=41357&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_60348&pageid=12748&type=post&clickout_id=KID9U0HPBE5XD&pageview_id=KID9U0F2LNPG5" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NordVPN, my top VPN choice for torrenting</a></b>:</p> <p>Torrent size: ~1GB</p> <p>Seeder-to-leecher ratio: approx. 80%</p> <p>Connection speed: 75 MB/s</p> <p>Average download speed (no VPN): 6.5 MB/s</p> <p>Average download speed (with NordVPN): 6.3</p> <table class="custom-table col-count-3"> <tbody> <tr> <td><br /></td> <td>Site</td> <td>Average speed (MB/s)</td> <td>Peak speed (MB/s)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#1<br /> <b> The Fastest</b><br /> <b> Torrent Site</b></td> <td>ThePirateBay</td> <td>6.3</td> <td>7.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#2</td> <td>RARBG</td> <td>6.1</td> <td>7.9</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#3</td> <td>Torrentz2</td> <td>6.4</td> <td>7.9</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#4</td> <td>Torlock</td> <td>4.4</td> <td>6.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#5</td> <td>1337x</td> <td>4.2</td> <td>6.8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#6</td> <td>LimeTorrents</td> <td>3.7</td> <td>5.2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#7</td> <td>YTS</td> <td>3.2</td> <td>7.7</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#8</td> <td>EZTV</td> <td>3.2</td> <td>7.0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#9</td> <td>TorrentDownloads</td> <td>2.8</td> <td>4.6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#10</td> <td>Zooqle</td> <td>2.6</td> <td>4.1</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>As you can see, <b>all sites offered more than acceptable speeds</b>, with The Pirate Bay, RARBG, and Torrentz2 in the lead.</p> <h3><span data-faq-question="1"></span>🙂 Do I need a VPN for torrenting?</h3> <p><span data-faq-answer="1"></span></p> <p>Some
governments block torrent sites, so if you cannot access them in your
location, a VPN is the only way to mask your IP address and appear as if
you’re in a different country. But even if you can access the sites
with no issues, using a VPN while torrenting is still strongly
recommended, no matter where you are in the world.</p> <p>When you
torrent without a VPN, your private data and online activity are
exposed, and you face some serious risks. Your ISP can see what you’re
doing online and could report your activity to the authorities, even if
your downloads are perfectly legal. You’re also vulnerable to hackers
and other online threats.</p> <p>A VPN hides your identity, encrypts all
your traffic, and keeps your connection private, so you don’t have to
lose sleep worrying about this kind of thing. If you don’t have a VPN
yet, <a class="shortcode_affiliate_link_41357 aff-link" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com?Track_link=NDEzNTd8&dl=torrent&vid=41357&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_60349&pageid=12748&type=post&clickout_id=KID9U0HPW8T41&pageview_id=KID9U0F2LNPG5" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><b>our top recommendation is NordVPN</b></a>.</p> <h3><span data-faq-question="2"></span>🙂 What happens if I get caught torrenting?</h3> <p><span data-faq-answer="2"></span></p> <p>It
depends. If you’re downloading or uploading open-source software or
noncopyrighted materials, there should be no problem. However, <b>if your torrents include copyrighted or other legally protected content, you could face serious fines or other legal action</b>.</p> <p>That’s why <b>it’s best to make sure you always <a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/bestvpns/torrents/" target="_blank">use a reliable VPN while torrenting</a></b>,
just in case you accidentally download or upload something you
shouldn’t. A VPN will keep your IP address hidden and prevent anyone
from tracing downloads back to your device.</p> <h3><span data-faq-question="3"></span>🙂 Can I get caught torrenting with a VPN?</h3> <p><span data-faq-answer="3"></span>If
you’re using a reliable VPN with good security features, no one can see
your online activity – not even your ISP. Just be sure to choose a VPN
that’s been tested and approved by security experts (such as <a class="shortcode_affiliate_link_41357 aff-link" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com?Track_link=NDEzNTd8&dl=torrent&vid=41357&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_60350&pageid=12748&type=post&clickout_id=KID9U0HPP324K&pageview_id=KID9U0F2LNPG5" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><b>NordVPN</b></a>).</p> <h3><span data-faq-question="4"></span>🙂 How do I use a torrent site?</h3> <p><span data-faq-answer="4"></span></p> <p>First, <b>you’ll need to install a torrent client on your computer.</b> The most popular ones are BitTorrent and uTorrent.</p> <p><b>If you’ve never downloaded torrents before, it’s especially important to use a VPN</b> because it can be very easy to click on a malicious link by accident. You can learn more about VPNs and what they do in our <a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/vpns-101-vpnmentors-vpn-guide-newbies/"><b>beginners’ guide to VPNs</b></a>.</p> <p>Once you’re all set, it’s time to choose a torrent site from the list above. <b>These sites work like simple search engines</b>
– you type the name of the file you’re looking for into the search bar
and browse through the results. There are a lot of fake torrents out
there, so it’s always a good idea to choose files from verified
uploaders or check the user comments to see if anyone had any issues.</p> <h3><span data-faq-question="5"></span>🙂 Which torrent sites should you avoid?</h3> <p><span data-faq-answer="5"></span></p> <p>Some
older torrent sites still show up online, but they’ve been taken over
and are not what they appear to be. These are some of the sites I don’t
recommend:</p> <ul><li><b>TorrentBay:</b> While this used to
be one of the stronger torrenting sites, today it’s just an index of
other sites. I don’t trust these links and I would avoid clicking them.</li><li><b>TorrentFunk:</b>
This site has a smaller library and it’s not updated as frequently as
the sites I’ve recommended above. With the constant pop-up ads on
everything you click, it’s just not worth the trouble.</li><li><b>YourBittorrent:</b>
This site looks innocent at first glance, but once you click anything,
it’s bad news. It’s full of hard porn ads and pop-ups that try to trick
you into installing software you don’t want. Stay away from this site if
you know what’s good for you.</li></ul> <h3><span data-faq-question="6"></span>🙂 How can I access private torrent sites?</h3> <p><span data-faq-answer="6"></span></p> <p>There are several private torrent sites out there, such as <b>Bibliotik for ebooks, Redacted for music torrents, and IPTorrents for a more generalized selection.</b>
The only way to access them is through an invite. Getting one of those
can be tricky – you can’t just apply on the site. You have to know a
current member and request an invite from them directly.</p> <p>You can find a few Reddit threads where you can ask for invites, or try your luck on the TorrentInvites.org forum.</p> <p>In most cases, you will only be granted access to the site if you commit to becoming an active member.</p> <h3><span data-faq-question="7"></span>🙂 Is there any way to speed up torrenting?</h3> <p><span data-faq-answer="7"></span>Some
VPNs have features that can increase torrenting speeds, especially if
your ISP is throttling your connection. Select a premium VPN like <a class="shortcode_affiliate_link_1460 aff-link" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com?Track_link=MTQ2MHw%3D&dl=torrent&vid=1460&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_60351&pageid=12748&type=post&clickout_id=KID9U0HPL2V56&pageview_id=KID9U0F2LNPG5" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><b>ExpressVPN</b></a> or <a class="shortcode_affiliate_link_41357 aff-link" href="https://www.vpnmentor.com?Track_link=NDEzNTd8&dl=torrent&vid=41357&target=ShortCodeAffiliateLink_12748_post_60352&pageid=12748&type=post&clickout_id=KID9U0HP8K4CR&pageview_id=KID9U0F2LNPG5" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><b>NordVPN</b></a>, that have large server networks and offer unlimited speed and bandwidth. </p> <h2>The Bottom Line</h2> <p>If you’re looking to download torrents, there are still some excellent sites you can rely on. But <b>if you care about your privacy, using a VPN is crucial.</b></p> <p>You can read more about <b><a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/torrent-beginners-bittorrent-explained/" target="_blank">how to torrent safely and anonymously</a>, </b>or <b><a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/torrents-illegal-update-country/" target="_blank">find out if torrents are illegal where you live.</a></b></p> <p>Take a look at our <b><a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/vpns-101-vpnmentors-vpn-guide-newbies/" target="_blank">beginner’s guide</a> </b>to learn more about VPNs, or check out our list of the <a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/bestvpns/torrents/" target="_blank"><b>10 best VPNs for torrenting</b></a> to find more great VPN recommendations.</p> <p>Visit our list of the current <b><a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/best-vpn-deals-coupon-codes/" target="_blank">best VPN deals and discounts</a></b> (updated weekly) for big savings.<br /><br />Source: https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/10-best-torrent-websites/<br /><br /><br /></p>PC, Music, & Movie Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180974050375752815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757345250081862097.post-9551581067215664522020-12-01T07:52:00.006-08:002020-12-06T07:54:10.558-08:0012 Best Torrent Sites – The Ultimate List 11-2020<p><span content="2020-11-30" itemprop="dateModified"><strong>Last edited:</strong> November 30, 2020 </span>
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</p><p>Kickass torrents got taken down a
few years ago. And with different governments cracking down on
torrenting across the world, more sites are bound to be in trouble. The
Pirate Bay itself keeps getting moved to mirrors, so you’d be forgiven
to believe that torrents are hard to find.</p>
<p>But they’re not, and we’re going to show you the top 12 sites still
active in 2020, as well as how to stay safe while downloading torrents
and what risks you may be exposed to if you just go ahead and download
the first torrent you see.</p>
<p><strong>Important notice:</strong> Your internet service provider
might restrict access to some of your favorite torrent sites, or might
track your torrenting behavior. A VPN is your best friend to counter
these issues. How? A VPN will allow you to unblock every torrent site,
and also keeps you safe when torrenting, by encrypting your data traffic
and hiding your IP address and identity. This way, you stay private and
anonymous. <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/nordvpn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">One of our personal favorites is NordVPN</a>. It’s a great VPN, which you can try without risk due to the 30-day money-back guarantee.</p>
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<p>Without further ado, let’s head to our summary of the best 12 torrent sites of this moment.</p>
<h2 id="best-torrent-sites">Best torrent sites</h2>
<ol><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#1-the-pirate-bay-best-overall-torrent-site">The Pirate Bay</a> – Best overall torrent site</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#2-rarbg-great-torrent-site-with-an-active-community">RARBG</a> – Great torrent site with an active community</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#3-1337x-awesome-torrent-site-for-movies-television-series-and-music">1337X</a> – Awesome torrent site for movies, tv series and music</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#4-torrentz2-best-choice-for-music-torrents">Torrentz2</a> – Best choice for music torrents</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#5-yts-our-recommended-torrent-website-to-download-hd-movies">YTS</a> – Our recommended torrent website to download HD movies</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#6-eztv-torrent-site-that-focuses-on-tv-shows">EZTV</a> – Torrent site that focuses on TV shows</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#7-zooqle-a-heavenly-torrent-site-for-gamers">Zooqle</a> – A heavenly torrent site for gamers</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#8-limetorrents-superb-torrent-site-for-new-releases">LimeTorrents</a> – Superb torrent site for new releases</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#9-torrents-io-a-unique-torrent-website-that-combines-the-best-of-other-sites">Torrents.io</a> – A unique torrent website that combines the best of other sites</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#10-torrentdownloads-good-torrent-site-for-obscure-and-forgotten-titles">TorrentDownloads</a> – Good torrent site for obscure and forgotten titles</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#11-iptorrents-awesome-private-torrenting-site-that-requires-a-donation-to-enter">IPTorrents</a> – Awesome private torrenting site that requires a donation to enter</li><li><a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/best-torrent-sites/#12-bibliotik-a-torrent-site-for-ebook-lovers">Bibliotik</a> – A torrent site for ebook lovers</li></ol>
<p>These are the best torrent sites still on the market, and you can
access either one of them to find your favorite files. However, each of
them has different strong points, so we’ll take a deep dive into your
options to see which site you should use and when.</p>
<p>Before that, let’s look at what we took into account when writing this roundup.</p>
<h2 id="how-to-choose-the-best-torrent-site">How To Choose The Best Torrent Site</h2>
<p><strong><img alt="Man thinking about different torrnet sites like RARBG, YTS and The Pirate Bay" class="alignright size-full wp-image-48782" height="320" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/best-torrent-sites-how-to-choose-with-logos.png" width="240" />Monthly traffic</strong>
was an important aspect to determine how popular that site was,
implicitly tying it to a lot of metrics like library size or
seeders/leechers ratio. While we also considered including some numbers
on seeders and leechers for popular torrents at the time of writing, we
realized that’s very seasonal and probably won’t be relevant in a month
or two, so we focused on other metrics.</p>
<p><strong>Library size</strong> will be included for websites whenever
possible. While it’s hard to get that exact number in all cases, we did
our best to research it and find an answer for you.</p>
<p><strong>Download speed</strong> is the average speed for downloading
torrents from a certain site, through a client. While that information
is reliable only as a ballpark reference, keep in mind that this will
vary a lot based on the torrent itself, and your internet connection.</p>
<p><strong>Library type</strong> is also important when choosing a
torrent site. Sites like The Pirate Bay or RARBG have big libraries,
sporting torrents from all categories, while sites like Bibliotik or YTS
have a considerable amount of book and movie torrents respectively.</p>
<p><strong>Ad Intrusion</strong> is also important when deciding what
torrent site to use. Pop-ups that “click themselves” and fake “contests”
that you just happened to win without participating in are annoying. If
you have to go through 8 ads just to browse for a file, it might be
time to find a new torrent site. In our research, there were about 3-4
popular torrent sites that we decided not to include due to the ad
intrusion level.</p>
<p>With that being said, let’s get into our roundup in more detail.</p>
<h3 id="1-the-pirate-bay-best-overall-torrent-site">1. The Pirate Bay – Best Overall Torrent Site</h3>
<p><img alt="The Pirate Bay" class="alignright size-full wp-image-48533" height="160" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/the-pirate-bay-logo.png" width="150" /><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/thepiratebay/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thepiratebay10.org/</a></p>
<p><strong>Attention:</strong> The Pirate Bay is blocked in many countries, so you might <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/nordvpn/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">need a VPN</a> to change your virtual location and unblock the Pirate Bay.</p>
<p>The Pirate Bay has been a crowd favorite for many years. It managed
to deflect attempts at blocking it or shutting it down, and it’s going
really strong with over 6.3 million monthly users on the main site.
However, considering the number of mirrors and blocking attempts, that
number may be skewed, and 20-60 million visits a month is perhaps a bit
more accurate.</p>
<p>We couldn’t get an exact number on its library size, but it’s in the
millions of files, and you can expect a download speed of 5-6 MB/s, all
other things being equal.</p>
<p>The Pirate Bay is popular for its large community, which ensures at
least one seeder on almost any torrent on the site, no matter the age.
We tried downloading obscure titles from even over a decade ago, and we
found that there were still happy seeders to help out.</p>
<p>On top, it’s got a clean interface, and helpful tags that let you
know which torrent comes from a trusted source, and which torrent could
pose a security risk to your PC.</p>
<p><img alt="The Pirate Bay Torrent Interface" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48713" height="212" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/the-pirate-bay-downloads-torrents.png" width="485" /></p>
<p>Without a doubt, Pirate Bay is the king of all torrent sites, and
with almost no ad intrusion and an active community, it’s basically got
no downsides.</p>
<p><strong>Mirrors</strong>: thepiratebay.vip, thepirate-bay.org, thepiratebay.rocks.</p>
<p>PS: If those mirrors don’t work, do a Google search for “the pirate
bay mirrors” and you may find other options, especially in the 2nd page
of results. You can also look at <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/pirate-bay-alternatives/">our list of Pirate Bay alternatives</a> for more options.</p>
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<h3 id="2-rarbg-great-torrent-site-with-an-active-community">2. RARBG – Great Torrent Site with an Active Community</h3>
<p><img alt="RARBG" class="alignright size-full wp-image-48554" height="70" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/rarbg.png" width="150" /><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/rarbg/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rarbg.to/index70.php</a></p>
<p>RARBG is a large directory of torrents, famous for a very active
community of seeders and high-quality torrents. It’s been around since
2008 and it amasses about 40 million visitors each month.</p>
<p>It competes with The Pirate Bay by offering a more “personalized”
experience, complete with top tens in different categories and news
displayed on the home page. Its library size is decent, and it gets
updated often, meaning that you have a high chance of finding new
torrents on the site.</p>
<p>RARBG also comes with a very similar download speed as The Pirate
Bay. The only difference is that ad intrusion is a bit bigger on RARBG,
so take that into account when choosing one of the two.</p>
<p>Oh and, if you’re from Denmark, Portugal, or the UK, you’ll need a VPN to enter, because it’s blocked there.</p>
<p><strong>Mirrors</strong>: rarbg.is, rarbgunlock.com, rarbgmirror.com.</p>
<p>PS: If none of the mirrors work, don’t try to find another one on
your own unless you take some safety precautions. There are a lot of
phishing scams going around with RARBG-looking sites, so make sure you
learn about <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/internet-safety/secure-browsing/">secure browsing</a>.</p>
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<h3 id="3-1337x-awesome-torrent-site-for-movies-television-series-and-music">3. 1337X – Awesome Torrent Site for Movies, Television Series and Music</h3>
<p><img alt="1337X" class="alignright size-full wp-image-48565" height="76" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/1337x.png" width="150" /><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/1337x/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://1337x.to/</a></p>
<p>1337X is good for movies, shows and music. Some people use it to
browse for game torrents as well, but from our research it does look
like both RARBG and The Pirate Bay have more torrents in that category,
especially for older titles.</p>
<p>A few years ago, 1337X was a bad choice for any torrenting, since it
was clunky to navigate and it posed a lot of security risks. Since then,
it went through an entire site revamp, making it seamless to browse and
safer. For shows and movies, you also have improved browsing
functionalities, like searching by award nomination.</p>
<p>This round of changes got it up to 53 million visits a month, and it
makes sense – it’s got an average download speed of 3-4 MB/s and
virtually no ad intrusion, the creators only make money through bitcoin
donations from what we can see.</p>
<p><strong>Mirrors: </strong>1337x.st (Active since Oct. 2017),
x1337x.ws (Active since Dec. 2017), x1337x.eu (Active since Mar. 2018),
x1337x.se (Active since May. 2018), 1337x.is (Active since Jan. 2019),
1337x.gd (Active since Oct. 2019).</p>
<p><em>We included the “active since” date so you can check domain age to make sure you don’t fall for a phishing campaign.</em></p>
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<h3 id="4-torrentz2-best-choice-for-music-torrents">4. Torrentz2 – Best Choice for Music Torrents</h3>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/torrentz2/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://torrentz2.eu/</a></p>
<p>At the time of writing, the main torrentz2 site was down, but we accessed it through one of the mirrors you’ll find below.</p>
<p>While this is not that big of a site – only amassing 10-20 million
users a month, and unable to sport much of a library for general
torrents – Torrentz2 is very good for finding music. And by very good we
mean it’s got the largest music library of public torrent sites. Other
than that, Torrentz2 doesn’t have much going for it. The download speed
isn’t that great (we got anywhere in between 1 MB/s and 3 MB/s, with an
average under 2) and ad intrusion is pretty annoying.</p>
<p>Not to mention – any type of browsing options, like searching by
album, artist or song would be greatly appreciated. So just keep it in
mind for when you can’t find the music you’re looking for anywhere else.</p>
<p><strong>Mirrors: </strong>torrentz2eu.org (the one we used), torrentz.eu</p>
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<h3 id="5-yts-our-recommended-torrent-website-to-download-hd-movies">5. YTS – Our Recommended Torrent Website to Download HD Movies</h3>
<p><img alt="YTS torrent site" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48703" height="164" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/yts-banner.png" width="620" /></p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/yts/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://yts.mx/</a></p>
<p>If you’re looking for a movie, just head on over to YTS.</p>
<p>While the average metrics don’t look so great: not a big library when
compared to The Pirate Bay, and an average download speed of 3-4 MB/s,
YTS has over 75 million visits a month, and that’s due to its
positioning.</p>
<p>First, it’s only focused on movies, and it does its best to track
torrents with HD quality and small size, optimizing for any device or
bandwidth. Second, ad intrusion is minimal and the interface is
beautiful.</p>
<p>Lastly, classics are readily available on the platform. In fact, it’s
the only torrent site where we could find movies like 12 Angry Men in
1080p.</p>
<p><strong>Mirrors:</strong> yts.am, yts.pm, yts.gm (but so far the site was never taken down)</p>
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<h3 id="6-eztv-torrent-site-that-focuses-on-tv-shows">6. EZTV -Torrent Site That Focuses on TV Shows</h3>
<p><img alt="EZTV" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48607" height="245" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/eztv.png" width="620" /></p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/eztv/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://eztv.re/</a></p>
<p>If you want high-definition episodes of your favorite shows, EZTV is
the place to go. It doesn’t have a huge library when compared to
behemoths like RARBG, but it’s focused on TV shows, and it’s the place
to find any new releases in HD.</p>
<p>Seeder/leecher ratio is pretty decent, because it has an active
community, clocking in at around 20 million visitors per month. We
searched for older titles like Two and a Half Men, and it had a decent
library of options.</p>
<p>We even tried going for more obscure titles, like the British show
Midsomer Murders. EZTV has a large variety of torrents for the new
releases in that show, and packages of older episodes. While ad
intrusion is a bit annoying at times, the library size and the decent
download speed of 2-3 MB/s is enough to keep your binging needs in
check.</p>
<p><strong>Mirrors:</strong> eztv.unblocked.llc, eztv1.unblocked.is, eztv1.unblocked.si</p>
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<h3 id="7-zooqle-a-heavenly-torrent-site-for-gamers">7. Zooqle – A Heavenly Torrent Site for Gamers</h3>
<p><img alt="Zooqle" class="alignright size-full wp-image-48616" height="50" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/zooqle.png" width="87" /><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/zooqle/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://zooqle.com/</a></p>
<p>Zooqle gets a good rep for being the best library of video game
torrents, and that’s warranted. We tried browsing for older titles, and
it has a good library, both for PC and consoles. We even found some
torrents that we weren’t able to find anywhere else, like a functional
version of Uncharted 2 for the ps3.</p>
<p>With a bit over 5 million visitors a month, an active community and a
download speed of about 1-2 MB/s second, it’s a good choice for when
you just can’t find a working video game torrent.</p>
<p>It’s even a user-friendly platform. You can subscribe to different
categories or titles and get a feed of new torrents for them. The
interface is not bad, and while Ad intrusion can become annoying at
times, it’s bearable in most cases.</p>
<p><strong>Mirrors:</strong> zooqle.g2g.casa, zooqle.nocensor.club, zooqle.u4m.pw</p>
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<h3 id="8-limetorrents-superb-torrent-site-for-new-releases">8. LimeTorrents – Superb Torrent Site for New Releases</h3>
<p><img alt="LimeTorrents" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48635" height="100" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/limetorrents-1.png" width="500" /></p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/limetorrents/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.limetorrents.info/</a></p>
<p>LimeTorrents is very good for new releases. With a seamless interface
and a very good seeder/leecher ratio on new torrents, it can be a good
choice.</p>
<p>The average download speed is 3-4 MB/s, it has a bit under 20 million
users a month across all mirrors and a lot of search options.</p>
<p>However, it’s lower on our best torrent sites list because you won’t
find plenty of seeders for older torrents, and ad intrusion can get
annoying at times.</p>
<p><strong>Mirrors:</strong> limetorrents.asia, limetorrents.zone, limetorrents.co, limetor.com, limetor.pro.</p>
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<h3 id="9-torrents-io-a-unique-torrent-website-that-combines-the-best-of-other-sites">9. Torrents.io – A Unique Torrent Website That Combines the Best of Other Sites</h3>
<p><img alt="torrents.io" class="alignright size-full wp-image-48644" height="147" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/torrents.io_.png" width="150" /><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/torrents-io/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://torrents.io/</a></p>
<p><strong>Attention:</strong> Recently, this website seems to be down quite often.</p>
<p>Not a torrent site per se, Torrents.io just tracks all torrents from popular sites like The Pirate Bay and RARBG.</p>
<p>However, considering the amount of data crunching this entails,
you’re bound to find a much larger library of what you’re looking for,
all in one place.</p>
<p>The download speed and all other relevant metrics are the same as
you’d find on the specific site Torrents.io pulls data from, but we do
want to praise its seamless design and minimal ad intrusion. With a bit
under 5 million hits a month and quirky data sets to show what’s
trending, using Torrents.io could be a good choice if you’re looking for
obscure titles and want all of your results in one place.</p>
<p><strong>Mirrors: </strong>None since it’s not been targeted by any shutdown efforts so far.</p>
<hr />
<h3 id="10-torrentdownloads-good-torrent-site-for-obscure-and-forgotten-titles">10. TorrentDownloads – Good Torrent Site for Obscure and Forgotten Titles</h3>
<p><img alt="Torrentdownloads" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48655" height="135" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/torrentdownloads.png" width="630" /></p>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/torrentdownloads/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://torrentdownloads.info/</a></p>
<p>TorrentDownloads is one of the classics in the scene, but their
traffic has slowly decreased over time (now it’s around 5 million users a
month), due to Pirate Bay’s and RARBG’s considerably larger libraries.
Moreover, since it’s been targeted by government investigations, it’s
not available in a lot of regions, it only features an average download
speed of 2-3 MB/s and the ad intrusion can get bothersome at times.</p>
<p>However, it is a good option for more obscure titles in all
categories, so if you’ve been looking for an old video game or rare
book, you can try a quick search on TorrentDownloads. Asian titles
specifically seem to take a big part of their servers.</p>
<p><strong>Mirrors:</strong> torrentdownloads.unblockproject.uno,
torrentdownloads.123unblock.cyou, torrentdownloads.mrunblock.cyou,
torrentdownloads.nocensor.club</p>
<hr />
<h3 id="11-iptorrents-awesome-private-torrenting-site-that-requires-a-donation-to-enter">11. IPTorrents – Awesome Private Torrenting Site that Requires a Donation to Enter</h3>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/iptorrents/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://iptorrents.com/</a></p>
<p>Now for the private sites: IPTorrents is one of the biggest private
torrenting sites (meaning that you’ll need an invitation to get in)
boasting a big library, an active community, and virtually no ad
intrusion.</p>
<p>Moreover, it’s accepting new members based on a donation, which is
way more than can be said about regular private torrenting sites.
Sitting at around 5 million hits a month, it’s a good alternative if you
can afford to get in.</p>
<hr />
<h3 id="12-bibliotik-a-torrent-site-for-ebook-lovers">12. Bibliotik – A Torrent Site for Ebook Lovers</h3>
<p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/go/bibliotik/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bibliotik.me/</a></p>
<p>Last but not least, Bibliotik is the largest private torrenting site
for downloading ebooks. Whether you’re an undergraduate, or just looking
for an obscure franchise like the Nick Stone series, Bibliotik is bound
to have what you need.</p>
<p>With a library size and traffic count clocking in the hundreds of
thousands, it’s a decent choice, but it’s unfortunately not accepting
new members, at least officially.</p>
<p>Speaking of…</p>
<hr />
<h2 id="how-to-access-private-torrent-sites">How To Access Private Torrent Sites</h2>
<p>A lot of countries have their own regional private torrent site, and
they all seem impossible to get in. We took a deep dive into the world
of private torrent sites, and we were able to obtain invitations for
some of them.</p>
<p>For example, we got in on filelist, which is Romania’s largest private torrent site:</p>
<p><img alt="filelist" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48666" height="244" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/filelist.png" width="491" /></p>
<h3 id="how-can-you-do-that-too">How can you do that too?</h3>
<p>Reddit, 8chan, and specifically anonymity-focused forums have threads
on torrenting. Rarely, invitations will be just thrown there for a
limited time, but what we did is we got in touch with someone that
implied having an account in one of their threads.</p>
<p><em>The rest is up to how persuasive you are.</em></p>
<p>This is the worst-case scenario when you just don’t know anyone on
the inside. Ideally, you already know someone who has an account there
and you can ask for an invitation.</p>
<hr />
<h2 id="torrent-sites-to-avoid">Torrent Sites To Avoid</h2>
<p>There are a few popular torrenting sites that still get a lot of traffic, and you’ll find some roundups recommending them.</p>
<p>While you don’t risk anything<em> per se</em> when using those sites, you should stray away from the following platforms.</p>
<h3 id="torrentgalaxy">TorrentGalaxy</h3>
<p>TorrentGalaxy is like a downgraded version of 1337X. While it does
have almost 8 million visitors each month, and the library it boasts is
decent, the ad intrusion level is too much to warrant praise, especially
when compared to all the alternatives you have.</p>
<h3 id="kickass-torrents">KickAss Torrents</h3>
<p>Yes, a version of this website is still available online.
Unfortunately, this is the KickAss Torrents you’re used to only in name
and appearance because the service has changed a lot since the original
site was taken down.</p>
<p>If you want to download anything using the current version of the
site, you’ll have to install an obscure browser extension first. We
don’t know what it may contain, but we do not recommend installing it in
any circumstance, as it may pose serious privacy and security risks.
It’s better to use one of the many <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/kickass-torrents-alternatives/">KickAss Torrents alternatives</a>.</p>
<h3 id="torrentfunk">TorrentFunk</h3>
<p>While TorrentFunk has the trappings of a decent torrent site, it’s
riddled with all the possible types of ads you can imagine. Moreover,
it’s got a smaller library than The Pirate Bay or RARBG, so there’s no
real reason to choose it.</p>
<h3 id="torlock">TorLock</h3>
<p>While it’s pretty popular, Torlock takes ad intrusion to the extreme.
There are a lot of ads popping in your face, and the “price” isn’t
warranted. As you’ll notice when you ever visit TorLock, most of their
torrents (even the popular ones) have no seeders.</p>
<hr />
<h2 id="how-to-use-torrent-sites">How to Use Torrent Sites</h2>
<p>If you’re a beginner in the world of <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/downloading/what-is-torrenting/">torrenting</a>, let’s start with what torrents are.</p>
<p>A torrent is a small file that has meta-data about the files you’re trying to get. Special software called<strong> clients </strong>read
that meta-data and pair your computer with other users that already
have the file, so you basically “download” the file from them.</p>
<p><strong>It’s a form of sharing data with other computers.</strong></p>
<p>So naturally, you’ll first need a client. We recommend <a href="https://www.utorrent.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Utorrent</a>, but <a href="https://www.bittorrent.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bittorrent</a> will work just as fine.</p>
<p><img alt="Utorrent interface" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48676" height="200" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/utorrent-interface.png" width="624" /></p>
<p>Once you have that, download the torrent from one of the best torrent
sites in the list above, and open it using the client. If you already
installed the client, the torrent file will automatically open in this
screen:</p>
<p><img alt="Utorrent interface when downloading" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48685" height="289" src="https://vpnoverview.com/wp-content/uploads/utorrent-interface-2.png" width="537" /></p>
<p><em>However, two words of caution here.</em></p>
<p><strong>First, always download torrents and browse torrent sites <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/vpn-information/what-is-a-vpn/">using a VPN</a>.</strong></p>
<p>Internet service providers and governments can track your internet
activity if you don’t use a VPN, and in some cases, you are liable for a
lawsuit for downloading specific files. Read our <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/top-5-best-vpn/">roundup of the best VPNs</a> and use one of those before doing any torrenting.</p>
<p><strong>Second,</strong> beware of fake download links.</p>
<p>In an attempt to make money from your clicks, torrent sites will
display a more predominant button which won’t download the torrent file,
but rather a different, unrelated software.</p>
<p>Avoid big buttons and only click on the URL that will actually download your desired torrent file.</p>
<p>In addition to these words of caution, let’s talk a bit more about safety.</p>
<h2 id="how-to-torrent-safely">How To Torrent Safely</h2>
<p>The risks of browsing torrent sites aren’t just about privacy. You
risk downloading malware, viruses, and even losing your information to
phishing campaigns, which are very common for torrent sites.</p>
<p><strong>The first thing you’ll want to do is install a VPN.</strong> Again, check our <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/best-vpn/top-5-best-vpn/">best VPN section</a>
for the best options out there, safety tips, and news. It’s important
to install a VPN because it will route your connection through a secure
server, it will allow you to access blocked torrent sites, and it will
help you remain anonymous.</p>
<p><strong>After that, tick all the VPN safety settings you can.</strong>
Make sure you enable connection encryption, leak protection, and a kill
switch for when your network is at risk of getting infected. Most VPNs
will feature these options (maybe under different names).</p>
<p>The kill switch is important, as it will prevent your identity from being exposed when your VPN connection suddenly drops.</p>
<p><strong>Third, install an ad blocker and other safety-enhancing extensions.</strong> You can read all about them in our article detailing the best<a href="https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/anonymous-browsing/best-browser-extensions/"> browser extensions for safety and privacy</a>, as well as our guide with <a href="https://vpnoverview.com/internet-safety/secure-browsing/8-steps-to-stay-safe-online/">8 steps to stay safe online</a>.</p>
<h2 id="what-torrent-sites-are-safe">What Torrent Sites Are Safe?</h2>
<p>The Pirate Bay, RARBG, and especially private torrent sites are as
safe as you can get when downloading torrents. That being said, you
shouldn’t have a problem downloading anything through the sites in our
roundup, as long as you employ the safety best practices explored
earlier.</p>
<p>We advise against downloading torrents from any random site that pops
up after a Google search, and we definitely recommend you stay up to
date with your safety-enhancing software. If you do that, your computer
should be safe from harm when downloading torrents.</p>
<h2 id="is-torrenting-legal">Is Torrenting Legal?</h2>
<p>Torrenting itself is legal since it’s just sharing data between one
or more people. That being said, downloading and sharing copyrighted
material without the approval of its creator is illegal, and in some
countries, it may lead to legal repercussions. A lot of jurisdictions
don’t have up to date means to track people that use torrents, but don’t
count on that. Stay safe on the web with the right VPN and by taking
the right security measures. And of course, check the jurisdiction of
the country you are in and steer clear from illegal activities when
using torrent sites.</p>
<h2 id="in-conclusion">In Conclusion</h2>
<p>Don’t just go ahead and download the first torrent you see. Use a
trusted platform from our best torrent sites list, and always do this
only after taking the right security measures.</p>
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privacy-friendly software, SEO tools, and when he's not writing, he's
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everyone” brigade is irrelevant. Yes, torrent sites do facilitate
illegal file sharing, but they also provide a way to obtain legitimate
copyright-free content.<br />
The Pirate Bay used to the be world’s top
torrent site, but a string of legal battles means the site is now a
shadow of its former self.<br />
If you want some of the best alternatives to The Pirate Bay for free torrents, keep reading.<br />
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Downloading Torrents: A Warning<br />
MakeUseOf does not condone using torrents to obtain content illegally. Using the following sites for illegal purposes is done entirely at your own risk. MakeUseOf takes no responsibility for any legal problems you encounter.<br />
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In
almost every country in the world, it is illegal to download torrents
of copyright-protected movies, games, TV shows, and music if you do not
already legitimately own the content. Doing so is intellectual property
theft. Using torrents for illegal downloads can put you at risk of
losing your internet connection, receiving a fine, or even getting a
custodial sentence.<br />
<h2>
1. <a href="https://rarbgtor.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">RARBG</a></h2>
<h2>
</h2>
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<br />
RARBG
has become one of the most well-established names in the torrenting
world. The site focuses on high-quality video releases and has a vast
amount of content available.<br />
RARBG also offers a rudimentary but effective way to find new files thanks to its “Top 10” lists across a variety of categories.<br />
The
site’s popularity has led to it become one of the most-visited domains
on the web. It consistently ranks in the top 350 on Alexa.<br />
<h2>
2. <a href="https://1337x.to/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">1337x.to</a></h2>
<h2>
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</h2>
1337x
is one of the most well-designed alternatives to The Pirate Bay; you
can easily filter the different types of torrent files using the button
at the bottom of the screen.<br />
<div class="linked-out">
The site has
endured various legal battles. It’s not been available in Google Search
results since a 2015 request from Feelgood Entertainment. It is,
however, still searchable through <a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-privacy-focused-search-engines/">privacy-focused search engines</a> like DuckDuckGo.</div>
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</span>1337x.to has developed a reputation for providing access to obscure and hard-to-find torrents.<br />
<h2>
<br /><br />3. <a href="http://yts.am/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">YTS.AM</a></h2>
<h2>
</h2>
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<br />
The
YIFY group (also known as YTS), was a group dedicated to releasing
torrents of popular movies. The videos were renowned for being
high-quality with small file sizes.<br />
Perhaps predictably, legal
action from Motion Picture Association of America saw the group get shut
down in 2015. YTS.AM is the rebirth of the YIFY group and is commonly
regarded as its natural successor.<br />
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<br /><br />4. <a href="https://www.torlock.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">TorLock</a></h2>
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<br />
Torlock is another great Pirate Bay alternative.<br />
The
site offers some of the most reliable torrent downloads. Much of its
index was created during a period when users were paid $1 for every fake
link they reported—though we can’t see any information that suggests
the offer is still in place.<br />
Torlock also claims to offer a strict
privacy policy. The developers do not log any of your actions and don’t
track you around the web. The same cannot necessarily be said for other
torrent download sites.<br />
Lastly, it appears like Torlock is one of
the few free torrent sites that care about legality. It promises to
respond to all DCMA takedown notices within three days.<br />
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<h2>
<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />5. <a href="https://kickasstorrents.to/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">KickassTorrents</a></h2>
<h2>
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<br />
KickassTorrents
isn’t the site it once was. It’s a far cry from the time when The
Pirate Bay and KickassTorrents were duking it out to be the number one
torrent site on the web. Indeed, in 2014, KickassTorrents was the most
popular torrent site in the world.<br />
The site’s demise began in 2016 after US authorities seized the domain, but it’s since risen from the ashes.<br />
Although
the library of torrent files in the site’s index has shrunk from its
peak, KickassTorrents remains a reliable site that’s easy to navigate
and download the files that you need.<br />
<h2>
<br /><br />6. <a href="https://www.limetorrents.info/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">LimeTorrents</a></h2>
<h2>
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</h2>
Another
site that’s grown in popularity over the last couple of years,
LimeTorrents is definitely worth checking out if you’re struggling to
find a particular torrent that you want.<br />
Navigation is
straightforward—there are filters for Movies, Music, TV shows, Games,
Apps, and Anime, as well as specialist tools such as top torrent lists, a
cloud search, and torrent health trackers.<br />
<h2>
<br /><br />7. <a href="https://zooqle.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Zooqle</a></h2>
<h2>
</h2>
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<br />
Zooqle
is a relative newcomer on the list of best torrent sites, but it’s
become instantly popular thanks to its 4.2 million verified torrents,
6.9 PB of data, and a solid mix of software and video content.<br />
Perhaps
uniquely, the Zooqle community of users has played a significant role
in the way the site looks and behaves. The result is an easy-to-navigate
home page and—for anyone who creates an account—live RSS feeds and
subscriptions.<br />
<h2>
<br /><br />8. <a href="https://torrentz2.eu/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Torrentz2</a></h2>
<h2>
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<br />
Music
lovers should check out the content available on Torrentz2.eu. The
metasearch engine combines results from dozens of search engines to
offer you an extensive list of files.<br />
Of course, the Torrentz
brand name has been around for more than a decade. It was the second
most popular torrent site on the web in both 2012 and 2015 before being
shut down.<br />
Today, this Pirate Bay alternative keep a low profile and specializes in audio files.<br />
If you want added security, Torrentz2 is also available as an onion site through the Tor router.<br />
<br />
<br />
<h2>
<br /><br />9. <a href="https://eztv.io/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">EZTV</a></h2>
<h2>
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<br />
Like the YIFY group, EZTV was a group that created torrent files and made them available on other popular torrent sites.<br />
When
KickassTorrents ran into legal difficulties, EZTV decided to take the
operation in-house and launched its own alternative to The Pirate Bay.<br />
From
a design standpoint, the site is not as easy to use as some of its
rivals; it is the quality and variety of the torrents that keeps people
coming back.<br />
<br />
<br />
<h2>
<br /><br />10. <a href="https://torrents.io/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Torrents.io</a></h2>
<h2>
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Formerly
known as Torrents.me, the site acts as an aggregator for many of the
other best torrent sites on the web. It includes results from The Pirate
Bay, 1337x, RARBG, and more.<br />
Uniquely, Torrents.io offers search
trends for various torrents on charts of the homepage. The data gives
you some fresh insight into the most popular torrents in the world at
any given moment.<br />
<h2>
Foreign Language Torrents</h2>
If English isn’t your primary language, don’t worry. Here are three non-English torrent sites:<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.mejortorrent.tv/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><b>Mejor Torrent</b></a>
(Spanish): The user interface isn’t great, but with 25 million users
it’s comfortably the most popular Spanish torrent site in the world.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.lostfilm.tv/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><b>LostFilmTV</b></a>
(Russian): Despite the English-sounding name, LostFilmTV is the most
popular torrent site for Russian content after the closure of Rutracker.</li>
<li><a href="https://ww1.torrent9.nz/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><b>Torrent9</b></a> (French): Torrent9 boasts more than two million French torrents. It’s popular in France, Belgium, and Canada.</li>
</ul>
<h2>
The Best Pirate Bay Alternative</h2>
The 10 sites in our list
should be enough to find the torrent that you want. But which is the
best Pirate Bay alternative? It’s not an easy choice—torrent sites are
continually changing and evolving. If we had to pick, we’d say the
design and number of torrents on 1337x give it the edge.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>You should always use a VPN when downloading torrents. We recommend <a href="https://www.linkev.com/order?offer=3monthsfree&a_fid=makeuseof" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ExpressVPN</a> and <a href="https://cybershield.cc/muo_gen_t0jcfle4p.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CyberGhost</a>.</b>Source: https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/top-6-torrent-alternatives-to-pirate-bay-downloads/<br />
<u><br /></u>
<u>Honorable mention: </u><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />The Pirate Bay</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">There are several mirrors available, and not sure all of these are updated. You may just find lots of old torrents. But the sheer volume is another source.</span></span><a href="https://thepirate-bay.org/home16"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">https://thepirate-bay.org/home16</span></span></a><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><br />
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PC, Music, & Movie Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14180974050375752815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757345250081862097.post-14212347187932725932019-03-15T13:44:00.001-07:002019-03-15T13:48:48.100-07:00Moto G7 series: Everything you need to know!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b>Say hello to Motorola's four budget champs of 2019.</b></div>
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Ever since the first Moto G was released all the way back in 2013, Motorola's G series of smartphones has been one of the go-to options for people that want a phone that looks great and performs well while spending a fraction of what typical flagships cost.<br />
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For 2019, Motorola is returning with the Moto G7 lineup and launching more G phones at once than ever before.<br />
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Whether you're looking for official specs, our initial impressions of the phones, or anything else, here's everything you need to know!<br />
March 15, 2019 — You can now pre-order the Moto G7 Power for $250<br />
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Right on schedule, Motorola has opened pre-orders for the Moto G7 Power in the United States.<br />
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The phone costs $249.99, and to sweeten the deal a little bit, all pre-orders come with a $20 credit towards your next purchase on Motorola's website.<br />
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Following pre-orders, the Moto G7 Power will officially launch on March 22.<br />
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March 11, 2019 — Moto G7 Play and G7 Power U.S. pre-orders begin this month<br />
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The Moto G7, Motorola's flagship budget phone for 2019, officially went on sale in the U.S. in February. Later this month, you'll be able to pre-order its two siblings — the Moto G7 Play and G7 Power.<br />
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The Moto G7 Play has weaker specs across the board compared to the regular G7, but in turn, also gets a price tag of just $200. The G7 Power comes in at the middle for $250 and gets its name thanks to the truly massive 5,000 mAh battery inside it.<br />
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Pre-orders for the Moto G7 Power begin on March 15 with an official launch following on March 22. As for the G7 Play, you'll be able to pre-order it starting March 29 with full sales beginning April 5.<br />
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Both phones will be sold at Motorola, Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H.<br />
Check out our hands-on coverage<br />
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Motorola's Moto G phones are consistently some of the best in the budget smartphone space each year, and with the G7, things aren't any different. In fact, they may be better than ever.<br />
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The Moto G7 brings a lot to the table for its modest $300 price tag. The build quality is fantastic, its large display with minimal bezels is a treat to use, and it works on every carrier in the U.S.<br />
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You can check out our full review of the regular G7 below, in addition to some initial hands-on impressions of the G7 Power and G7 Play.<br />
<a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/moto-g7-review">Moto G7 review: The right price to pay</a><br />
<a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/moto-g7-preview">Moto G7, G7 Power and G7 Play Hands-on: Why even buy an expensive phone anymore?</a><br />
There are four different models to choose from<br />
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The Moto G7 series consists of four different phones. In order of least to most expensive/powerful, they include:<br />
Moto G7 Play<br />
Moto G7 Power<br />
Moto G7<br />
Moto G7 Plus<br />
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The G7 Play is clearly at the bottom of the barrel and delivers pretty basic specifications and features for less than $200. As the name suggests for the G7 Power, this is a phone designed around delivering unrivaled battery life.<br />
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Motorola's base G7 falls in the middle of everything else with a nicer design, a smaller notch, and improved performance.<br />
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Lastly, the G7 Plus aims to deliver much-improved cameras, stereo speakers, and incredibly fast 27W charging.<br />
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Here are the specs<br />
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Moto G phones never have the most impressive specifications, but they're good enough to deliver an experience that's still enjoyable for the end user.<br />
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Here's a quick snapshot of what we have to look forward to with the Moto G7 lineup.<br />
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For the entire spec list, check out the link below 👇<br />
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<a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/moto-g7-specs">Moto G7 specifications: 2019 is a good year for budget phones</a><br />
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When and where can you buy the phones?<br />
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Finally, the most important section of this entire post — When will you be able to buy the Moto G7 phones and how much will they cost?<br />
Moto G7 Play — $199<br />
Moto G7 Power — $249<br />
Moto G7 — $299<br />
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Unfortunately, the Moto G7 Plus will not be making its way to the United States.<br />
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The regular G7 is available for purchase now, the G7 Power is currently up for pre-orders, and initial sales for the G7 Play will begin on March 29<br />
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