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Since many ISPs block torrent-related domains, users frequently rely on proxy lists to find working entry points.
In May 2017, the owners voluntarily shut down the site with a brief message to "stay away from fake ExtraTorrent websites and clones." extratorrentsag
ExtraTorrent.ag is a "clone" or "mirror" of the original ExtraTorrent platform. Unlike the original, which was operated by a dedicated team known for high-quality verified torrents (like the ETRG group), ExtraTorrent.ag is often cited as being operated by the same entities that hijacked other famous torrent brands like EZTV and YTS.
Within hours, "fake ET" clones popped up like weeds. The community scattered to 1337x, RARBG, and The Pirate Bay. But for those who remember the golden age, ExtraTorrent.ag remains a legend—the site that was too smart to fight, and too proud to sell out. It didn't die from a raid. It chose to walk away, leaving behind only the echo of a single question: "What did SaM know that we didn't?" This content is for informational and educational purposes
Without a warning, without a lawsuit, without a dramatic seizure banner from the U.S. Department of Justice—ExtraTorrent.ag simply... changed.
And the answer, like the admin's true identity, remains buried on a wiped server somewhere in the digital abyss. Users should always respect copyright laws and use
In the mid-2010s, the high seas of digital piracy had a hierarchy. The Pirate Bay was the old, unkillable mascot; KickassTorrents (KAT) was the organized giant; but for millions of users who valued speed, cleanliness, and reliability, was the silent king.