While the BitTorrent technology itself is legal, using it to share copyrighted material without permission is illegal in most countries, including the US and EU.
: During a download, a user's IP address is visible to all other participants in the "swarm".
: It is widely used for downloading "films" (movies), "logiciels" (software), and "jeux" (games). While the BitTorrent technology itself is legal, using
This report covers OxTorrent, a prominent French-language torrent index that evolved from the merger and rebranding of older sites like Cpasbien and Torrent9. It serves as a directory for peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing, specializing in movies, series, music, software, and video games.
As of early 2026, OxTorrent remains active but frequently changes its domain extension (e.g., .co, .site, .me) to evade ISP blocking and legal takedowns. According to Similarweb data
According to Similarweb data , OxTorrent’s primary competition includes: The History and Usage of Torrents - DiyMediaServer
: Many users report needing a VPN to access the site because ISPs often block its DNS, or to hide their IP address while sharing copyrighted data. Legal and Safety Risks This report covers OxTorrent
OxTorrent is technically a or directory, meaning it does not host files directly on its servers. Instead, it provides metadata files (torrents) that allow users to download content from others using the BitTorrent protocol.