## Welcome to the [r/SoftwarePirates](https://reddit.com/r/SoftwarePirates) Megathread!
This megathread contains a list of tools, software, sites, etc. for Software Piracy. This will be updated every now and then so be sure to check once in a while.
[What are scene releases or Cracks?](https://www.reddit.com/r/CrackWatch/comments/92uz49/the_warez_scene_how_it_works/)
[What are Torrents?](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent)
**For Non-English sites, use Google Translate or [MATE Translate](https://gikken.co/mate-translate) to view them in English or another language.**
**Sometimes, your ISP can spy on your web browsing activity when going onto piracy sites (despite the chance of this being slim). To prevent this, use a DNS that your ISP doesn't use. We recommend [AdGuard DNS](https://adguard.com/en/adguard-dns/overview.html) and [Quad9](https://www.quad9.net).**
**If a site is blocked or you can't access it, it can caused by your ISP or DNS Blocking the site. This can be fixed by using a DNS, Proxy, or a VPN.
Another tool you can use is Unblockit-PW. Just use the sites listed on the megathread there and stay away from unsafe or untrusted sites.**
**TOP PICK:** [FileCR](https://www.filecr.com) (DDL / Torrent) - High Quality software site with many things to download. Provides APK, Mac, and Windows Programs along with updates for most software when they come out.
**Other noteworthy mentions:**
**In order to Torrent, you NEED a [VPN](https://rentry.co/SoftwarePirates-Megathread#vpns) and a [Torrent Client](https://rentry.co/SoftwarePirates-Megathread#torrent-clients)**
**TOP PICK:** [RuTracker](https://rutracker.org) (Torrent) - Popular Russian torrent download forum that has a lot of high quality software. Provides MacOS, Linux, and Windows software.
**Other noteworthy mentions:**
Software Repacks are usually cracked software that is put into a different installer than the original program and only requires installation, running the software, and enjoying it! Software can be installed as a portable version included sometimes. These are different from Video Game Repacks.
**For activating or pirating Windows, go to [this awesome guide made by u/Overimagine!](https://rentry.co/ActivateWin10)**
**If you want to pirate other Microsoft Products like Office, use [KMS](https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases). Do not use this on Windows.**
**TOP PICK:** [Mobilism](https://forum.mobilism.org) (DDL) - One of the most popular software piracy forums focused mainly on Android Software. They provide high quality modded APKs and you can even request some apps.
**Other noteworthy mentions:**
Torrent Clients are required to Torrent, use the clients below:
**TOP PICKS:**
**Other noteworthy mentions:**
Its hard to recommend a VPN service, so here are some lists on VPN recommendations below. You can go to [r/VPN](https://reddit.com/r/vpn) and ask questions there or advice on VPNs.
These are unsafe / untrusted sites that you should NEVER go to and do not download from there as these are malicious or bad.
Software that you SHOULD NEVER pirate or download.
**NOTE: THE MEGATHREAD IS UNFINISHED AS OF NOW!!! It'll keep being updated until all sites get added!**
**Megathread created by u/RekulousToad / REKULOUS**