While visiting the site is not inherently illegal, downloading or sharing copyrighted material without a license is a violation of copyright law in most jurisdictions.
As of 2025 (and looking ahead), the cat-and-mouse game shows no signs of stopping. Swedish authorities continue to pressure ISPs, and ISPs have begun using more sophisticated blocking techniques like IP-level blocking of proxy server ranges. Meanwhile, proxy operators are adapting with: pirates bay proxy se
Be aware that there is no single "official" proxy. Most lists you find online are community-maintained. Always check a few from a Proxy List Aggregator if one doesn't work. While visiting the site is not inherently illegal,
As governments began ordering Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block the main site, the era of the Meanwhile, proxy operators are adapting with: Be aware
Here’s a concise, interesting summary of the situation surrounding Pirate Bay proxies, particularly focusing on the Swedish connection: