What are the best public trackers ?

**Mon** · 27.08.22, 10:56

There's also a convenient torrent search engine called "TorLook". It's not as good as torrentz2 but it definitely has better UI and filters

https://gw2.torlook.info/?lang=en

**anon** · 28.08.22, 06:45

Originally Posted by Mon

It's not as good as torrentz2

Oh, is Torrentz2 back again? I forgot about it after their .eu domain and associated onion site ceased to function.

**mammamia11** · 28.08.22, 09:57

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**anon** · 28.08.22, 22:25

Check the documentation for your ad blocker of choice

**anon** · 04.09.22, 07:00

https://github.com/boramalper/magnetico

Self-hosted DHT search engine. Didn't want to post it since I haven't actually tried it and it's no longer maintained, but for the sake of completeness... note that even though BEP-51 theoretically allows it, don't expect a single instance to index millions of torrents like the search engines I've posted before, those run nodes all around the world and have been operating for years.

**anon** · 28.01.23, 03:06

Spoiler FreshMeat (defunct):

**sbestran** · 21.10.23, 18:02

Originally Posted by anon

https://github.com/boramalper/magnetico

Self-hosted DHT search engine. Didn't want to post it since I haven't actually tried it and it's no longer maintained, but for the sake of completeness... note that even though BEP-51 theoretically allows it, don't expect a single instance to index millions of torrents like the search engines I've posted before, those run nodes all around the world and have been operating for years.

very similar to this new hot piece that can be added to prowlarr:
https://github.com/bitmagnet-io/bitmagnet

BTW, these days I do searches for open torrents using every prowlarr public tracker available, all at once.

**JohnWick** · 22.10.23, 10:01

rarbg was best tracker for hd scene content.

now,

for windows applications piratebay
for hevc/x265 content 1337x
for 0day limetorrentc and torrentgalxy

**sbestran** · 22.10.23, 15:14

BTW, the rarbg backup is recommended with bitmagnet.
I wonder when will someone just host it.

**bulletproof2k** · 22.10.23, 15:54

Kinozal, rutracker, rutor, metal tracker, tpb and nnclub (Russian)
I have been on these trackers for a long time and sometimes I found something that I could not find on private trackers.

**anon** · 23.10.23, 07:57

Originally Posted by JohnWick

for windows applications piratebay
...
for 0day limetorrentc and torrentgalxy

I don't know... I've been using torrents for 20 years, but with the exception of Windows ISOs from verified uploaders, I still feel like I'm playing Russian roulette when downloading warez from public trackers. Those things are very attractive targets due to the low investment required, huge audience and the fact you can reasonably expect antivirus warnings from (legitimate) cracks, letting your guard down.

Also, FreshMeat is gone on both Tor and clearnet.

**JohnWick** · 23.10.23, 18:32

Originally Posted by anon

I don't know... I've been using torrents for 20 years, but with the exception of Windows ISOs from verified uploaders, I still feel like I'm playing Russian roulette when downloading warez from public trackers. Those things are very attractive targets due to the low investment required, huge audience and the fact you can reasonably expect antivirus warnings from (legitimate) cracks, letting your guard down.

Also, FreshMeat is gone on both Tor and clearnet.

for windows apps tpb is still best in public trackers.

for windows os, now in private tracker but open, teamos.xyz is popular.

but i always prefer untouch windows os.
otherwise, try Lubuntu.
i installed that few months ago, found it interesting.

but i am windows addict, most reason is i have multi vpns, and i mostly use windows built ikev2.
if i had extra laptop, i might use Lubuntu permanently.
i am still using win 7, i hate 8, 8.1, 10 and even 11.
in future i might migrate to Linux.

i mostly use rarbg for years, i was nearly in all trackers except ptp, hdbits, chdbits.
rarbg was best in 0day. interface was very good.

**anon** · 24.10.23, 10:59

Originally Posted by JohnWick

otherwise, try Lubuntu.
i installed that few months ago, found it interesting.

I have tried Lubuntu and many other distros throughout many years, which is why I use Windows as my main OS to this day. Linux is very good for servers, embedded devices and security auditing, but the 1970s design decisions show when you're trying to do "normal" usage. That's alright, though - you can take it or leave it.

**anon** · 07.11.23, 15:48

FileListing has "shut down forever" (their words). The huge database of old torrents as well as the ability to search filenames and filter results will be missed.

2023 isn't being a very good year for torrenting...