The original officially shut down in May 2017. Since then, any site using the ExtraTorrent name is an unofficial mirror or "clone" created by third parties. Because these sites are frequently blocked by ISPs and governments due to copyright regulations, users often rely on proxy sites to regain access. Understanding ExtraTorrent Proxies
Allows the community to flag a mirror as "fake" or "malicious," helping to filter out clones that inject junk. extratorrent.cc proxy sites
A proxy site acts as a middleman. When a government ISP blocks access to a torrent site, a proxy allows the user to bypass that blockade by routing the request through a different server in a different location. But in the case of ExtraTorrent, the proxy dynamic is different. The original officially shut down in May 2017
Accessing proxy sites carries inherent risks, including malware and legal concerns. Malware and Scams But in the case of ExtraTorrent, the proxy