: During a download, a user's IP address is visible to all other participants in the "swarm".

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.

: Frequent domain "mirrors" are common; as of early 2026, journalists from Presse-Citron monitor these changes frequently due to its "illegal" status in many regions.

: It is widely used for downloading "films" (movies), "logiciels" (software), and "jeux" (games).

: 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

: Torrent sites are often associated with adware and "bloatware". Reliable sources like WizCase suggest using antivirus software to scan any files downloaded from these directories. Top Competitors in 2026

According to Similarweb data , OxTorrent’s primary competition includes: The History and Usage of Torrents - DiyMediaServer