: Originally formed by KAT forum members; often functions as a community hub or mirror. kickasstorrent.cr

The story of KickassTorrents (KAT) is one of the most dramatic sagas in internet history, centered on a site that once bypassed to become the world's most visited torrent directory . The Meteoric Rise

: Another common alternative for bypassing regional ISP blocks.

The "unblock all" movement began almost immediately after the shutdown.