In 2023, the number of visits to video piracy sites will reach an all-time high. Figures reveal a growing trend, despite the constant efforts of the authorities to stem this phenomenon.
The year 2023 witnessed a reinforced fight against piracy, with increasingly sophisticated and effective methods. These strategies have led to notable results, causing many pirate sites to shut down. Despite these efforts, theThe number of visits to these sites remains impressive. But the announcement of the potential closure of many illegal download sites in 2024 suggests an uncertain future for this type of activity.
The battle against video piracy plays out on two distinct fronts, illustrating the resilience of pirates on one side and the intensification of sanctions on the other. On the one hand, the cunning and perseverance of pirate site operators are demonstrated by astonishing methods, such as changing the domain name several dozen times a year to escape being blocked. On the other hand, the increasing severity of legal sanctions underlines the determination of the authorities to combat this scourge. The T411 case illustrates this perfectly: the creators were sentenced to prison terms and record fines, showing that the legal and financial risks for pirates are increasingly significant.
Record figures for video piracy in 2023 revealed
However, the audiences of these sites persist. According to a recent report released by MUSO and Kearney, by 2023, the video piracy industry has grown significantly, totaling 141 billion visits on these sites. This represents an increase of 10% approximately compared to 2022. The United States and India are the largest contributors to this traffic, each accounting for 11% of global visits. India, with an annual growth of 80% in visits to pirate sites, could however soon overtake the USA. Movies and TV shows are the top pirated content, accounting for 65% of visits. Anime follows with 25%, while live sports and linear broadcasts account for 9% and 1%, respectively.
Per capita analysis reveals distinct regional trends in piracy. In Europe, we see 34 visits to pirate sites per person, while in North America this figure is only 26 visits. The figures are significantly lower in South America with 13 visits and fall to 5 visits in Asia-Pacific. This data highlights not only the global reach of video piracy, but also the diversity of behavior by region. MUSO and Kearney analysts suggest that understanding the reasons for hacking and responding appropriately could convert some of these pirates into legal consumersthus opening opportunities additional revenue for the video entertainment industry. As was the case with streaming in the music sector.
Source: Torrentfreak