: On May 17, 2017, ExtraTorrent went offline permanently. The site’s homepage was replaced with a message stating all data had been erased and warning users to stay away from fake mirrors.
The availability of movies on ExtraTorrent.cc also changed the way people consumed movies. Some users opted for pirated copies instead of purchasing or renting legitimate copies. This shift in consumer behavior had a ripple effect on the film industry, leading to changes in the way movies were marketed, distributed, and monetized. : On May 17, 2017, ExtraTorrent went offline permanently
As of 2026, there are no "official" versions of ExtraTorrent left, as the original database was completely wiped by its creators upon closing. Some users opted for pirated copies instead of
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: Like many torrent sites, ET faced constant domain seizures and registrar suspensions (e.g., losing its .com and .cc domains periodically).
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While platforms like ExtraTorrent.cc provided access to a vast array of content, they also raised significant legal and ethical concerns. Many of the torrents available on such sites often involved copyrighted material being shared without permission. This led to a cat-and-mouse game between content creators/distributors and those hosting or using torrent sites. The legality of torrenting itself is a gray area; it is the act of sharing copyrighted material without permission that is illegal in many jurisdictions.