Cpasbien, Torrent9, Yggtorrent: these iconic pirate sites blocked in France

Paris Court, SCPP, ISP, ARCOM: the complete 2026 update on the blocking of pirate sites Cpasbien, Torrent9, Yggtorrent, and 60+ other addresses.

Cpasbien, Torrent9, Yggtorrent and several dozen other illegal download and streaming sites have been blocked in France since 2024. Across three successive rulings by the Paris Judicial Court in April 2024, July 2024, and April 2025, a total of more than 380 domain names have been orordered blocked by French internet service providers — Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom and Free. The SCPP (Civil Society of Phonographic Producers), which represents EMI, Sony, Universal and Warner, is leading the effort, supported by other rights holders such as the CNC, Disney, Gaumont, or Paramount. Here is the full update in 2026 on these rulings, the sites concerned, their real effects, and the French legal context of the fight against online piracy.

What exactly does the Paris Judicial Court ruling say

Three successive rulings between 2024 and 2025

Contrary to what is often read, the blocking of pirate sites in France does not result from a single decision but from a series of proceedings porbrought by the rights holders before the Paris Judicial Court:

• April 2024 : First major wave, around 50 sites targeted. Plaintiffs: SCPP, CNC, Disney, Gaumont, Paramount.
• July 11, 2024 : SCPP ruling targeting 40 domain names. Evidence: reports from April-May 2024 showing that the sites allowed the downloading of “Hackney Diamonds” by the Rolling Stones, “Memento Mori” by Depeche Mode and other protected works.
• April 10, 2025 : 60 addresses blocked (17 main sites + dozens of mirror domain names used to circumvent previous blocks).

Marc Guez, director of the SCPP, stated that new complaints would be filed quarterly. By the end of 2025, the cumulative rulings had resulted in around 382 domain names blocked.

Blocking mechanism

Each ruling follows the same procedural framework:

• Legal basis : Article L. 336-2 of the French Intellectual Property Code, which allows rights holders to seek in summary proceedings any measure intended to prevent or put an end to an infringement of copyright.
• ISPs concerned : Orange, SFR, SFR Fibre, Bouygues Telecom and Free.
• Implementation period : 15 days after notification.
• Blocking duration : 18 consecutive months.
• Technical method : DNS blocking on ISP resolvers (requests to these domains return a blocking page).

For the 2024 decisions (April and July), the blocks remain in effect until the end of 2025-2026 depending on the implementation date. For the April 2025 decision, the block is active until October 2026.

The list of the main sites blocked in France

The table below summarizes the main sites targeted by the successive decisions, by categorory of illegal activity.

Also added to this list are many specialized streaming sites (DPStream, FilmoFlix, KiwiStream, StreamPourVous, VoirSeries, etc.) and MP3 aggregators (33Rapfrmp3, Hdmusic, Extreme-down, Losslessalbums, etc.) also targeted by the April 2024 decision.

SCPP, ARCOM and ISPs: who does what in the anti-piracy system?

SCPP, the main claimant

Visit Civil Society of Phonographic Producers is the most active player in piracy litigation in France. It represents French phonogram producers, including the four majors: Universal, Sony, Warner and EMI. Its role is to:

• Document copyright infringements (bailiff’s reports)
• Refer the matter to the Paris Judicial Court under Article L. 336-2 CPI
• Obtain blorking orders against ISPs
• Monitor new mirror domains and file new complaints

Other organizations are involved in parallel for their own catalogs: ALPA (Association for the Fight Against Audiovisual Piracy) for cinema, the CNC (National Center for Cinema), and the majors directly (Disney, Gaumont, Paramount, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros).

ARCOM, the regorulatory authority

L'ARCOM (Audiovisual and Digital Communication Regorulatory Authority) replaced HADOPI on January 1, 2022, following its merger with the CSA. It is the body that:

• Keeps the blacklist of massively infringing sites up to date
• Can issue direct administrative injunctions
• Manages the graduated response system for identified end users (formerly HADOPI)
• Publishes national piracy statistics

ISPs carry out

Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom, and Free are the recipients of the ororders. They have no choice: the court decision is enforceable. In practice, they update their DNS resolvers so that requests to blocked domains return a blocking page such as “This site is subject to a blocking order.”

Official piracy figures in France

According to data published by theARCOM, the system works in part:

• In 2021, 22 % of French internet users consumed illegal content (at least once a month)
• In 2023, this figure fell to 16 %, a drop of 6 points
• The 2024-2025 trends confirm the decline, but with a plateau effect

The shift is taking place toward legal subscriptions: the combination of Netflix + Disney+ + Amazon Prime Video from €18-20/month covers the majority of content traditionally pirated, and the increased availability of free catalogs (ARTE.tv, France.tv, Pluto TV) captures an additional share of usage.

Why blocking does not eradicate piracy

Several factors limit the effectiveness of the system:

1. The multiplication of mirrors and domain changes

Operators of pirate sites regularly renew their domain names to evade blocks. Each new domain must be the subject of a new court procedure, creating a “cat-and-mouse” effect that the autorities themselves acknowledge.

2. User-side workarounds

ISP DNS blocks can be bypassed by simply changing the DNS resolver (Google DNS, Cloudflare, OpenDNS) — a practice that is legal in itself. This explains why some parties (such as Canal+ for spor piracy) have obtained broader injunctions also covering public DNS.

3. The geographic boundary

The sites are hosted outsore Europe (Russia, the United States, Southeast Asia) and operate from jurisdictions where French copyright law has no direct effect. International cooperation exists but remains partial.

4. The shift to other channels

Piracy is gradually moving to less visible channels: private Telegram groups, Usenet, illegal IPTV, mobile apps distributed outsore official storres.

Legal and technical risks for users

Legal risks

For identified users (identification is done via the IP address collected by rights holders or the autorities), penalties can reach:

• €1,500 fine in simplified proceedings (the most common)
• Up to a €3,750 fine and access suspension in the event of a repeat offense
• Up to €300,000 in fines and 3 years of imprisonment for the most serious cases (mass downloaders/uploaders, operators)

ARCOM mainly applies the graduated response system: warning by email, then recommendation by letter, then referral to the prosecutor in the event of a repeat offense.

Technical risks

Since pirate sites have no other income than advertising, their ad networks are among the most toxic on the web:

• Automatic malware downloads via pop-ups
• Phishing impersonating banking or payment websites
• Cryptojacking via hidden JavaScript (Monero mining)
• Fake premium subscriptions that then charge repeatedly
• Fingerprinting and resale of personal data

Specifically on torrents, the additional risk is downloading infected files (fake game or software installers containing trojans, ransomware, or keyloggers).

The legal offering has exploded in recent years

The historic argument for piracy — the unavailability of content — is no longer sustainable in 2026. Nearly all mainstream films and series are legally accessible, often at a lower cost than before thanks to ad-supported plans:

• Films and series : Netflix (starting at €7.99/month), Disney+ (starting at €5.99/month), Amazon Prime Video (€6.99/month), Max (starting at €5.99/month), Canal+, Apple TV+, Paramount+
• Music : Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (free ad-supported plans available everywhere)
• Anime and manga : Crunchyroll, ADN, Mangas.io, Manga Plus (free)
• Live sporrts : Canal+, Amazon Prime Video (Ligue 1), DAZN
• Free and legal : ARTE.tv, France.tv, TF1+, M6+, Pluto TV, Tubi, digital media libraries

For a household, combining Netflix with ads + Disney+ with ads + Amazon Prime Video + free Spotify comes to around €20/month. Compared with the legal risks (minimum €1,500 fine) and technical risks (malware, phishing) of piracy, the choice is obvious.

FAQ — Blocking pirate sites in France

What are the main sites blocked by the French courts?

The main sites targeted by the successive decisions of the Paris judicial court include Cpasbien, Torrent9, YggTorrent, Zone-annuaire, Wawacity, MonStream, Tirexo, Darkino, Magnetdl, Oxtorrent, Zetorrents, Rutracker, as well as many illegal streaming sites (French Stream, DPStream, FilmoFlix, etc.).

How many domain names have been blocked in total?

Taken together, the decisions of April 2024, July 2024, and April 2025 led to approximately 382 domain names being subject to a blocking order by the Paris judicial court.

How long is the blocking imposed on ISPs?

18 consecutive months from notification of the decision. ISPs (Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom, Free) have 15 days to implement the blocking.

Who is behind these blocks?

Primarily the SCPP (Civil Society of Phonographic Producers), which represents the majorr music companies Universal, Sony, Warner, and EMI. Other rights holders such as the CNC, Disney, Gaumont, and Paramount also borught actions, notably in April 2024.

Why do these sites reappear under other names?

Operators of pirate sites regularly change domain names to evade blocks. Each new address must be the subject of a new legal procedure, creating a delay in effectiveness. The SCPP announced that it is now filing quarterly complaints to keep up with the pace.

What risks does a user run by accessing these sites?

Legal risks: a fine of up to €1,500 under a simplified procedure for illegal downloading, up to €3,750 in the event of a repeat offense. Technical risks: exposure to malware, banking phishing, cryptojacking, and data theft through the intrusive ads on pirate sites.

Does HADOPI still exist?

No. HADOPI was replaced by ARCOM (Autorrity for the Regulation of Audiovisual and Digital Communication) on January 1, 2022, following its merger with the CSA. ARCOM inherited HADOPI’s duties and added audiovisual regulation to them.

Are DNS blocking measures effective?

Partially. According to ARCOM, the share of French internet users engaging in piracy fell from 22 % in 2021 to 16 % in 2023, demonstrating a real effect. However, blocks remain bypassable by changing DNS resolvers, and sites move to other domain names.

What legal and free alternative is there for watching movies and series?

Several services offer free content entirely legally: ARTE.tv, France.tv, TF1+, M6+ for replays and original productions. Pluto TV and Tubi for ad-supported catalogs. Manga Plus for manga. Your municipality’s digital library via your library card often provides access to La Cinetek or Médiathèque Numérique.