IsoHunt Torrent Search was once a powerhouse BitTorrent index, offering magnet links for movies, music, games, and software. Launched in 2003 by Gary Fung, IsoHunt became a go‑to resource with over 13 million torrents indexed But is it still available in 2025? Is it safe or legal to use today?
IsoHunt served as a magnet link search engine, not a host for pirated content. It helped users find torrent files by indexing them across the internet. Known for its user-friendly interface and vast library—including movies, MP3s, apps, software, and more—IsoHunt was a standard-bearer in P2P sharing.
Founded: January 2003 by Gary Fung
MPAA Lawsuit: Sued in 2006 for copyright infringement
Mega‑shutdown: October 2013 IPv4 shutdown with $110 million settlement
Clones Appear: IsoHunt.to and IsoHunt.ee emerged shortly after
Though the original is offline, clones exist (not affiliated with Gary Fung or the original site). Use these at your own risk:
isohunt.to
isohunt.ee
ArchiveTeam has mirrored archived content via the Internet Archive. Be cautious—mirrors often carry malware or intrusive ads.
Magnet link search across millions of torrents
Resumable downloads (peer-to-peer), ideal for unstable connections
Simple, intuitive interface with categories and genres
Index grows daily, with content in multiple languages and formats
No, IsoHunt and its clones are illegal in many jurisdictions—indexing and facilitating access to copyrighted content breaches copyright laws. Signed the $110 million settlement — clearly marking its illegal status.
Other risks include:
Malware from fake torrents or mirror sites
ISP blocks or legal notices
Exposure to cybersecurity threats
✅ Best practice: always use a reputable VPN like NordVPN or ExpressVPN.
If you still need torrents, choose legal, public-domain platforms:
Internet Archive – Free public domain media
Public Domain Torrents – Classic movies are legally available
Jamendo – Indie music distribution site
For broader content, albeit with risks:
1337x
RARBG
LimeTorrents
YTS
The Pirate Bay — known for resilience through takedowns
Pair these with a VPN to stay safer.
✅ Original site is permanently offline since 2013
⚠️ Clones do exist, but come with legal and security risks
✅ Legal alternatives like Internet Archive are the safest option
✅ Use VPNs and antivirus if using unofficial torrent sites
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