What's the difference between a torrent mirror and a proxy?

In practice they mean the same thing — an alternate domain that lets you reach a torrent indexer when your ISP blocks the main one. A pure mirror hosts a static copy of the site's database; a proxy forwards live queries to the real backend. Every entry on this page works the same way from a user's perspective: click through, search, grab the magnet.

Where can I find dedicated pirate bay mirrors?

For a TPB-only, live-checked pirate bay mirrors list with SSL, latency and uptime status for each mirror, see our dedicated Pirate Bay proxies page. It re-tests every mirror from your browser every 4 minutes, so dead mirrors drop off automatically.

What is a torrent proxy or mirror?

A torrent proxy or mirror is an alternate domain that serves the same content as a blocked torrent indexer. ISPs in many countries (UK, Australia, India, parts of the EU) block popular sites like The Pirate Bay or 1337x at the DNS level — proxies/mirrors route around that block by hosting the same site on a different domain.

Are torrent proxies safe to use?

Mixed. Verified community-maintained mirrors are generally safe, but many fake clones inject malicious ads, modified magnet links, or phishing pages. Always use HTTPS, never download a browser extension a proxy site asks you to install, and always run a VPN so your real IP is never exposed to whoever operates the mirror.

Why are torrent sites blocked by my ISP?

Court orders in countries like the UK, Australia, India, Italy and Spain require ISPs to block major torrent indexers at the DNS or IP level. The blocks only affect that specific domain — the underlying site is still online, and mirrors on different domains continue to work.

What's the safest way to access a blocked torrent site?

Use a reputable VPN (we recommend NordVPN) and switch to a server in a country that doesn't block the site. This bypasses the ISP-level block entirely without relying on third-party proxy operators, and it also hides your torrent traffic from your ISP.

Do I still need trackers if I use a mirror site?

Yes. Mirrors only get you to the indexer to grab the magnet link or .torrent file. Once your client starts downloading, it still needs tracker URLs and DHT to find peers. Pair this with our updated tracker list for faster downloads.

Torrent Proxy & Mirror Sites 2026

Pirate Bay Mirrors

Verified torrent proxy and mirror sites for 1337x, The Pirate Bay, YTS, EZTV and Nyaa — updated for 2026. Looking specifically for pirate bay mirrors? Our TPB-only pirate bay mirror list is live-checked every 4 minutes.