: Since the original shutdown, numerous "clone" or "imposter" sites (such as yts.mx or yts.ag) have emerged. While these sites use the YIFY/YTS branding and design, they are not operated by the original team.
: By 2013, the brand rebranded to YTS and launched its own dedicated website to host its library directly. Distinguishing Characteristics It YIFY
: On October 30, 2015, the official YIFY/YTS website was permanently shut down following a multi-million-dollar lawsuit filed by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). : Since the original shutdown, numerous "clone" or