RARBG proxy: mirrors, risks & alternatives

What happened to the original RARBG?

RARBG was once a site that served as an index of torrent entries and links – it pointed to files, never actually hosting them. On May 31, 2023, the people behind RARBG posted a final farewell message announcing that the project is going down. TorrentFreak reported that this was a result of a combination of personal and financial struggles, making it impossible to keep the site going.

That’s different from a site being blocked – or just loading slowly. If a page is down, but still accessible by changing how you’re connecting, then it can still be usable, but a project whose team has stopped running it cannot be restarted the same way. Whatever RARBG used to be, on May 31, 2023, it was no longer that – and even if a later version showed up on another domain, that fact remains the same.

What are RARBG proxy and mirror sites today?

A site calling itself a RARBG proxy or mirror website doesn’t need to be managed by the original RARBG team. Anyone can just reuse the name, the design, and even some of the old data – or even just forward requests to another site. In June 2023, TorrentFreak asked the RARBG team, and they confirmed there’s no such thing as an official proxy, mirror, or rebuild – just the name and a similar look.

Term	What it means	What it doesn’t establish
Mirror	A site reproducing another resource’s content	That the former RARBG team runs it
Clone	An independent site with a similar name or interface	That it shares the same index, owners, or rules
Archive	Saved historical records	That the database is current or holds the files themselves
Web proxy	A page used to access another operating site	That it connects to the closed original RARBG

Some addresses like rarbg.***.org or rarbg.***.st don’t tell you who actually runs the site or where the data comes from. Loads of pages that call themselves a “rarbg proxy list” will just compile a list of addresses with nothing to show who runs them or how current the entries are.

This article hasn’t checked the safety or legitimacy of these sites or who they might be connected to, and we’re not saying they are safe to use.

An ordinary proxy server just passes on a request to whatever site it is pointed at. It isn’t itself a RARBG index of any kind.

Why is a RARBG proxy not opening, and what can you check?

If you can’t open a site that says it’s a RARBG unblocked proxy, that alone doesn’t tell you what’s wrong. The domain might not be recognised, the server is probably down, or there could be a difference in what you can access from each network you use. Start by taking a look at the address and the error message your browser is giving you.

What happens	Possible cause	What to check
Browser can’t find the domain	Typo, DNS issue, or a domain that no longer resolves	Check the spelling – don’t treat this as proof of blocking
Connection can’t be established	Server or network problem	See if ordinary sites load, then try again later
Server returns an error	Temporary failure or a restriction at the resource	Note the error code and check that site’s status
Certificate warning appears	Problem with the secure connection	Don’t bypass the warning just to get through
Ads or a different site appear	The address changed purpose or redirects elsewhere	Check the final domain and stop a suspicious redirect
Homepage loads but search is empty	Incomplete index or broken search	A working homepage doesn’t mean every feature works

Trying to check if a site is available can give you a clue if it can be reached from a particular location at a particular time, but it says nothing about who is running the site and whether it’s safe.

Switching your connection to a different VPN, network or checking out a different rarbg proxy list might make it possible to get onto an open site – in some cases. However, it won’t bring a site back that has been shut down, get a domain name that no longer exists back online or make an empty database come back to life.

Can you trust RARBG proxy and mirror sites?

The RARBG name doesn’t automatically make a site trustworthy – this article hasn’t verified any proxy operators, and that’s a gap in what we know – that’s not the same as saying every RARBG proxy is malicious. You can’t rely on HTTPS, a familiar logo, or a “working” label to keep you safe either. There are some convincing copycats out there, pretending to be the real thing with just a slightly different domain name.

Before trusting one, check:

• Does the domain itself look right, and where does it actually direct you to?
• Pay attention to your browser security warnings – don’t click past them.
• Watch out for extensions or “codecs” that the site asks you to download.
• Your passwords and payment details – don’t hand them over without a good reason.
• Free stuff isn’t always proof that the operator has the right to give it away.
• Antivirus software – don’t ever disable it just to get a page to open or a program to run.

Any third party you use to connect, whether a proxy or a VPN, can see your connection data, and changing your IP address doesn’t protect your privacy. Your browser settings also don’t show that a different torrent client is using the same connection.

No matter what the file’s license says, you can’t use ProxyWing proxies for torrenting, which means downloading or sharing files through BitTorrent. Just because ProxyWing talks about third-party sites doesn’t mean it offers proxies for those sites. See our Acceptable Use Policy for details.

RARBG alternatives: a brief comparison

A few independent indexes are often compared to RARBG if a mirror is insufficient to meet your needs. The categories they cover, the search’s usability, and the listings’ currentness are important. Each one’s features and availability must be independently verified. None of these are confirmed continuations of RARBG.

Alternative	What to explain	What to keep in mind
1337x	Covers a range of content categories – a comparison point beyond RARBG	Check the specific category and entry, since no file’s availability is guaranteed
The Pirate Bay	A broad, long-running index, sometimes checked for older records	An old listing doesn’t mean the material is still available
YTS	Movie-focused – compare format and size info before judging quality	A smaller file doesn’t mean equal quality, and a 4K label isn’t a full spec

Rights to any material must be checked separately.

RARBG proxy FAQ

Can you open a RARBG proxy on a phone?

It depends on the specific site. Some pages display fine in a mobile browser, while others may be hard to use or fail to open. A page loading on mobile doesn’t tell you anything about that site’s safety – usability and safety are two separate questions.

What remains in RARBG archives?

An archive may hold old titles, descriptions, and torrent-entry records from RARBG’s original index. That doesn’t mean it’s current, complete, or that it stores the actual files – metadata and content are different things. Completeness and snapshot date depend on the specific archive.

Do RARBG mirrors require registration?

Each operator sets its own rules, there’s no common standard across RARBG proxies. Being asked to register or pay doesn’t establish any connection to the original RARBG. Before handing over information, check who actually runs the page and why they’re asking for it.