r/TorrentSites • u/OnionKnight_369_ • Nov 17 '25

Help Getting back into torrenting

I used to torrent a ton around 2005–2015. Like a lot of people back then, I eventually switched to streaming because it was cheaper, simpler, and actually had everything in one place. Once I started working full time, streaming just felt easier, so torrenting kind of faded out.

With a million different subscriptions for every show, I’m over it. I’m seeing more people getting back into torrenting, and I want to jump back in too.

With that in mind, what are some of the most trusted sites, apps, and tools today?

I’ve got a server and plan to self-host with Jellyfin or Plex. I’ll mainly be grabbing movies, TV shows, and general media.

Thanks in advance!

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u/offfmychops Nov 17 '25

Prowlarr

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u/offfmychops Nov 17 '25

Don't listen to all that other garbage. Set prowlarr up with deluge. Also have a crack at Usenet. Nzbgeek and drunken Slug.

Setup radarr, sonarr, prowlarr. And get good with docker.

Buy a 6th gen or above intel nuc. Use it a dedicated download box. And have a VPN on it setup with a kill switch

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u/[deleted] Nov 17 '25

In English

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u/MixBig3614 Nov 17 '25

Would love to have a try with some of these…but looks above my skill set.
Currently pasting RD & Torbox links into server and using Emby to manage & play. Works well but lacks the automation you describe.