TorrentSafe

TorrentSafe is a website that lets you download files and stream directly from your browser, keeping your IP address hidden from the torrent client. At first glance, it seems like a quick and easy cloud-based service — all you have to do is copy and paste your chosen torrent URL into the site’s search engine.

I wanted to see how fast and safe the website really is. So I ran a series of tests looking at download speeds, security, privacy, and ease of use.

While I was impressed with some of TorrentSafe’s features, there are a few privacy concerns that mean I would always use it layered with a VPN. VPNs offer strong encryption and security protocols to give you extra protection while you torrent. The fastest VPNs can even give you better download speeds.

Please note that I do not condone the torrenting of copyrighted files. Always check that the file you are selecting is public domain, and consider the laws of your country before downloading any files.

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Streaming — Doesn’t Unblock Streaming Services

TorrentSafe isn’t a VPN, so it doesn’t actually unblock platforms like Netflix or Hulu.

If you want to torrent movies and shows, copy and paste the relevant link into the search box to download your chosen file. You can then stream directly from the website (which means you can stream on whichever device you want).

Downloading movies is fast and easy

Most video files are supported except .avi, which doesn’t work with the direct streaming feature.

If you’re looking for a service that lets you unblock your paid-for streaming accounts instead, choose one of these reliable, fast, and secure VPNs for streaming.

Speeds — Fast Servers for Speedy Downloads

TorrentSafe’s servers are usually extremely quick thanks to high bandwidth. That means you can download files faster than using your own server and traditional torrent clients. Another plus is that TorrentSafe’s servers bypass the torrent rate limits imposed by many ISPs.

However, my speeds varied depending on the amount of traffic on the servers. If you encounter a slow connection, you can either wait and try again a little later or use a download manager. TorrentSafe’s website works with all the top IDM’s — all you need to do is click the “copy to clipboard” icon and paste the URL into your download manager.

If you want reliable download speeds at all times, I’d go with a superfast VPN like ExpressVPN instead.

Security & Privacy — Safer Than Traditional Torrenting But Doesn’t Block Malware

TorrentSafe makes your torrenting activities safer, but only if you use it wisely.

Privacy

The main pro for using TorrentSafe is that it keeps your IP address hidden from torrenting clients. This is because you simply copy and paste the file’s location from the client and insert it into the website, which downloads it for you.

Once the download is passed to you, the file is deleted and TorrentSafe doesn’t keep any logs of the files you’ve downloaded. However, although TorrentSafe doesn’t track your downloads, it does store your IP address.

Thankfully, the website doesn’t share your information with any 3rd parties

That being said, the privacy policy confirms that TorrentSafe does not pass your information to other companies. If you sign up for a paid account with your email address, you might get some marketing emails, but you can opt out at any time.

The website also uses cookies to operate, so if you change your browser settings to refuse cookies it won’t function properly. However, TorrentSafe assures users that the cookies do not collect any of your personal data.

Security

TorrentSafe does not remove malware and trackers from the torrent file. It simply downloads them for you and passes the file to you as it comes, so it’s up to you to make sure you protect yourself.

That said, the service has a handy “convert URL to image” function that allows you to see the contents of a website without having to visit it. This shows you if there are harmful scripts in the files you want to download, so you can avoid infecting your devices. If you have a premium subscription to the website, you can use this as many times as you like.

As with all torrent activities, you should use a good antivirus product on your devices when you use this website. You can also give yourself additional protection against cyberattacks by using a VPN that can detect and block malicious content, like PIA.

Does TorrentSafe Work in China? — Unlikely

China is known for its strict firewall (known as The Great Firewall), meaning that most international websites are blocked once you’re within the country. The Chinese government dislikes torrenting, and so it’s highly unlikely that a torrenting site would have been overlooked by these restrictions.

I wanted to double-check to see if my suspicions were right, so I contacted TorrentSafe’s support team.

The customer service team don’t know for sure, but it’s highly unlikely that the website works in China

The website staff couldn’t tell me if the service works in China, so I think it’s pretty safe to say you’d have a hard time using TorrentSafe in the country. Instead, try one of these tried-and-tested VPNs that work in China.

Simultaneous Device Connections — Unlimited

You can use TorrentSafe on any device you like. If you’re on a paid plan, your activation key can be used as many times as you like on simultaneous devices for unlimited torrents.