The Best Torrent Sites: July 2017

Below is a big list of torrent sites, more or less in the order that we prefer to search from. If you're new to torrents, don't forget that you'll need a torrent client to get these files! We have a list of the Best Torrent Downloader Software if you're interested. Hook it all up to a smart TV, grab the popcorn and get comfy.
Note: All torrent sites in this table are working, as least as of the last update to this page. Let us know if we need to add or subtract a listing.
Torrent Site
What We Like

The Pirate Bay
This site is a classic! TPB It has been around in one incarnation or another for a long time and the torrents are, and have always been, trusted here.

RARBG
This torrent site is for P2P enthusiasts. It's full of quality, high-resolution torrents. It's about quality here, not quantity.

1337X
If you're after older or more obscure torrents, 1337X might be for you. Their torrent database isn't nearly as large as some others, but it might have just what you're after.

LimeTorrents
This is another torrent site you don't want to skip in your search. Users love the size of their database and the frequency of legitimate files.

TorrentDownloads
We love the super straightforward torrent detail page at TorrentDownloads. That would be reason enough to give this one a try but the big database and high quality of torrents make it a great choice.

Demonoid
The Demonoid site has been serving up torrents since 2003 as a number of different domains. This is a private membership community so you'll need an invite to join.

IsoHunt
Also beginning in 2003, IsoHunt has gone through a lot of changes but even in its newest incarnation, is a very popular torrent search engine.

YTS.AG
Frequently written off as a TIFY/YTS impersonator soon after launch, most users find YTS.AG torrents to be high quality and legit.

Torrentz2
This is like a super torrent index, searching for torrents across dozens of other torrent sites. You can see the complete list in their sites in our index page.

KAT
This super popular torrent site is formally referred to as "Kissass Torrents" and lives across various mirror sites.

TorrentProject
TorrentProject has around 10 million torrents indexed and is an often cited favorite.

TorrentFunk
This is a pretty popular torrent site, in no small part due to its "verified" status indication, as well as user comments.

Torlock
This is the "no fake torrent" site you've been waiting for. The site actually pays its users $1 per fake torrent they find.

EZTV
You won't find every torrent you're after here, but users say the quality of the torrents you do find is consistently good.

WorldWide Torrents
Set aside the aggressive splash screen on WWT's home page, this torrent index is worth a look.

Sky Torrents
With a huge database and pretty clean interface, it's no wonder this multi-million strong collection of torrents is one we frequently hear about.

BTScene
A clean interface and relative lack of annoying advertising make BTScene one of our favorites.

Torrents.me
This meta torrent site isn't too special among all the others but we love the amazing dashboard on their home page. If you're a data nerd and a torrent fan, you'll appreciate what they've done.

iDope
The iDope torrent site is worth mentioning if only for its innovative iDope Android app. P2P file sharing right from your smartphone or tablet!

YourBittorrent
The clean interface is a big reason to try this torrent searcher... especially if you're new to BitTorrent.

Monova
A nice, clean design is reason enough to spend time here. Advertising can be an issue at times but if you can get over that, it's a great torrent site.

Toorgle
This is another "meta" torrent search engine, pulling in the databases from over 450 torrent sites into one place.

Seedpeer
With a sizable database of torrents, Seedpeer is and always has been a great place to search. The interface isn't as nice as some others, but it's still a very usable site.

There are a number of popular non-English torrent sites that exist as well, like 7tor,RuTracker, Pirateiro, ArenaBG, NT, and Pirate Public. They'll be harder to use for your English-only downloaders but could have that one file you're after.
The super popular ExtraTorrent site is not in the list above because it was permanently shut down - sorry folks!

Tips for New BitTorrent Site Users

Those of you who've been downloading and seeding torrents for years probably don't need much help anymore, but if you're new to torrents, we have two resources that you'll be very happy you read.
First, we highly recommend our Torrent File Sharing: A Beginner's Guide piece. Here you'll learn how BitTorrent file sharing works, how to protect yourself, and how to get to the movies and music you're after in the safest and efficient way possible.
Second, but probably even more helpful, is our How to Spot Fake Torrents article. This is a really big problem and not one a newcomer might assume is something she or he has to worry about. Here we have lots of torrent site searching tips that will keep you out of harm's way.
It's also worth noting that the advertising on torrent sites very often skew towards theNSFW variety so keep that in mind as you're deciding to use one of them on a public computer or in view of others.
By the way, Chromebook users should read this information.

Disclaimer & Torrent Legal Warning

Lifewire does not condone illegal sharing of copyrighted material. While P2P file sharing technology is completely legal, many of the files traded through P2P are indeed copyrighted.

Uploading these copyrighted files puts you at risk of a civil lawsuit in the USA, Canada, Australia, and the UK, at a minimum.
While these lawsuits are often class-action suits, filed against groups of users who blatantly copy and distribute copyrighted materials, some lawsuits are targeted at individual users in an attempt to make an example of them. These P2P civil lawsuits are very real, and whether or not they are successful, they are often an extreme financial and emotional burden on the defendants.
Additionally, your Internet Service Provider may choose to release a history of your download and upload activity to potential copyright plaintiffs.
In general, the more data you download and upload, the more risk you have of being sued by copyright protection groups.