And there’s no shortage of new torrent sites in 2018. That being said, if you’re accustomed to file-sharing on the internet then you’re used to adapting. Even the best torrenting sites are forced to constantly find loopholes to stay afloat amid changing copyright and anti-piracy laws and regulations. Torrents are constantly under fire from copyright holders, anti-piracy groups and authorities of different countries. Torrent sites are often a crippling lawsuit or a staff revolt away from being taken offline. The founder cited unpaid bills, falling traffic numbers, and “getting constantly bugged by anti-piracy agents” for the site’s closure, according to TechTimes.

The shuttering of Torrent Hound made it the third major torrent player to jump ship in a given year, following KickAss Torrents and Torrentz.

Torrent Hound voluntarily chose to shut down in 2016, putting an end to a nine-year run. The best torrent sites are typically the best for a short period of time-so try not to get too attached to your favorite.

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