May 26, 2008 by sharky
Ever wanted to know why it’s so hard to get invited to some private trackers? Ever wonder when and how a private tracker decides to give invites to its members?
Each site gives out invites to qualifying members who meet a set of positive criteria for the tracker - be it a good share-ratio, or uploaded GB, or both - and these conditions vary greatly from site to site. Obviously some are much more stringent than others; and some down-right just want money for them. Here’s a compilation of what each private tracker requires before issuing out invites. Maybe now you’ll understand why it’s so difficult to get into ScT.
AudioNews.ru = Apparently they got rid of their invite system, although the statistic "You have 0 Invites" remains on my account. Opens to new members on the first 2 days of each month.
AOM (Art of Misdirection) = Uses an invites system, but the requirements are unknown.
BitHQ = Users can spend their "BitHQ Money" in the HQ Banking for invites.
Bithumen = 5 points (pt) for 1 invite. Every Month: It works on a ‘point system’ consisting of the biggest uploads: The top 20,000 get 1 pt, top 1,000 get 2 pt, top 100 get 3 pt, top 10 get 4 pt and number 1 get 5 pt.
Bit-HDTV = You get 5 invites if you have benn a member for 10 weeks and upload 200 GB and you ratio is over 2.05. You get also one invite for every 100 GB you upload.
BitGamer = Invites work on a ‘download amount’ and ’sharing ratio’ scheme:
- .90 — 1-4 GB
- .95 — 4-7 GB
- 1.0 — 7-10 GB
- 1.05 — 10+ GB
BitMe = No member will be able to have or receive any more than 3 invites at any one time. Invites are no longer given out upon promotion; for ANY class. They are now allocated automatically to eligible members every 30 days. Invites will only be given out to Power Users and above. Any members in the user class will find that they have had any existing invites reduced to zero and will need to achieve promotion to become eligible again. Invites remain a privilege and may still be disabled for violation of rules (i.e. re-inviting previously disabled users back into site, etc.).
BitMeTV = PU get invites every month, assuming download amount and ratios are within:
- 1 Invite: 1-7GB Ratio 0.90 - 0.999
- 2 Invites: 7-10GB Ratio 1.0 - 1.049
- 3 Invites: 10GB + Ratio 1.05+
BitShock = PU gets invites if conditions are met (1.05 ratio and 25GB upload) at site’s discretion.
BitSoup = Currently doesn’t have an invite system. Period.
BitSpyder = Invites are given to members who have a ratio of over 1.05, and 15GB+ uploaded.
BiTT = Currently open.
Brokenstones.me = Unknown.
BlackCatGames = we’re no longer allowing invitees from SPUs. Invites are disabled indefinitely and it will probably last quite some time.
BTMusic (Pedro’s) = Users get 2 invitations per month IF they keep a ratio of 0.8 or higher, been on the tracker for 100 days minimum, and has uploaded more than 10 GB.
BWTorrents = Unknown, but it exists.
ChildBytes = Is open to new registrations.
ChristianTorrents = Invites are handed out to Power Users on a weekly basis, currently 3 invites per week.
Cinemageddon = Currently open to new members.
Cinematik = Currently they are handed out manually by members of staff; there is no special ‘thresholds’ - just be a good member (good ratio and torrent uploads).
CZone = The system no longer gives invites automatically.
DeepBassNine = Invites are extremely hard to come by.
Demonoid.com = Invites are handed out freely like Halloween candy, in the form of invitation codes.
DesiTorrents = At the time of this post, no invites are being given.
Docs.torrents.ro = Invites are currently disabled, for an undetermined period of time.
DVDSeed.org = At last check, invitations were removed and the invite system has been shut down.
Elektronik = 100000.0 points, What for do I get the points? You receive for every hour the system is registering you as a seeder 0.5 points. So 0.5 points/hour/torrent.
Ethor.et (Thor’s Land) = "Membres élite" receives invitations.
EVOPT = Invites are often disabled (it’s on-and-off) and are awared to PU’s who upload 25 GB and have a ratio over 1.05.
FileList.org = Presently there’s no invites, not even for VIPs & PU.
FinBytes = Must apply for an invite, and have a ratio of over 1.0, and 15GB uploaded.
FTN = Closed ATM. Members have to reach a certain class, then you must request one. Odds of getting an invite is extremely slim.
FSC = Advanced Member and active in the Forum (with helpful posts) - even this doesn’t guarantee anything.
F*** = You have to win a competition.
Full Contact Zone = Invites are given out every 30 days and depend on your stats:
- 1 invite = download 1 - 4 GB and ratio is greater than .90
- 2 invites = download 4 - 7 GB and ratio is greater than .95
- 3 invites = download 7 - 10 GB and ratio is greater than 1.00
- 4 invites = download 10 + GB and ratio is greater than 1.05
FunFile = Works on a ‘credit’ system. Credits are earned from uploading, seeding and just hanging out in the IRC channel. 100 credits = 1 invite.
GFXNews.ru = Apparently they got rid of invites, although the statistic "You have 0 Invites" remains on my account. Opens to new members on the first 2 days of each month.
GOEM = You start recieving invites when you become a Power User, and I Think you get 1 every week after that.
Greek-Tracker = Sometimes forum is open and you can sign up. Other times it’s not and you can signup through an invite. But invites are presently disabled.
Hdbits.org = Invites are given out every 4 weeks and depend on your stats:
- 1 Invite — Downloaded >50GB and ratio is greater than 1.00.
- 2 Invites — Downloaded >100GB and ratio is greater than 1.25.
- 3 Invites — Downloaded >200GB and ratio is greater than 1.50.
HeavenTracker = Only staff have invites.
HHBase = currently open to new signups.
iDesiR = A user must fit into this criteria at the end of each month to Get 2 Invites: Have a post count of over 100 and have uploaded > 25Gb and have a ratio > 2.0. Other invites are given to high classes for VIPs, PUs etc.
ILoveTorrents = This site does not have an invite system, but it’s almost always open for signups, and there is a 50,000 user limit.
IndieTorrents = Conditional - Users must have a share ratio over 1.0 and must have a user class of "Uploader" or better. 1 invite is handed out every 4 weeks to members who meet these conditions.
Iplay = Does not have an automatic invite system. Invites are given only to good members on different special occasions (like the past Christmas). The alternative is through donation system available only through SMS as far as I know for Romanian users only.
IPWN Music (filescene.ro) = Currently only staff members have invites.
ITS = PU must fill an application for the invitee for the staff to be accepted. Apparently invites are only given to 20 users.
Kraytracker = Closed ATM
- Power Users get 1 per month with a maximum of 2
- Vip’s get 1 invite per 2 week with a maximum of 3
- Vip++ get 1 invite per 2 week with a maximum of 4
KaraGarga = PU - 50 GB upload, member for 12 weeks, ratio above 1.05.
Libble = 200 ‘brownie points’ are required for an invitation. They’re easy to get - just keep seeding your torrents for long periods of time.
Linkomanija = Invites are awarded to those who ‘donate’ to the site, and VIPs.
MetalTorrents.ro = You can buy invites with the Bonus system (900 points = 1 invite).
MMA Tracker = As of February, invites have been disabled. No word of if/when it’s coming back.
Music-VID = Works on user classes:
- VideoAddict & VideoManiac: will receive invites occasionally, when the Staff decides to do so.
- VIP & VideoHolic: will receive 1 invite on the first day of each month.
- VideoLegend: will receive 2 invites on the first day of each month.
My Bloody Tracker = You can buy invites with the seeder bonus.
MySpleen = Donors and Power Users get invites.
NB = PU and member of the tracker longer then 180 days.
nCore = One invite = 500 point.
NTorrents = 20+ GB uploaded, ratio over 1.5 and must be requested. Currently it’s disabled.
PiSexy = Invites have been disabled for some time, but at the date of this review there is an open singup at this tracker. After this is finished we will find out how the invite system is going to work.
PirateBits = Invite sytem is open, and they sent invite to all categories (user classes) - it doesn’t depend download, upload, and join date.
PTN = can be invited by Recruiters or staff.
PolishTracker = Invites to Donor/VIP only.
PP = invites disabled ATM.
PREtorians = Must upload 2000 GB for 1 invite and you can ask for 1 invite in forum. Must be a PU (25 GB up, 4 weeks and ratio is over 1.05) to send or request one invite.
ProAudioTorrents = invitations are distributed according to upload.
RevTT = PU = 25 GB + 4 weeks get 2 invites. VIP/donor get 4 Invites.
RsR (ShareReactor.ro) = Complicated invite system; awarded to Power Users only.
SnowTigers = Apparently there’s no invites system. Registrations are currently closed but are opened sometimes for a few accounts.
SoftMP3 = 2 invites are awarded to members who get promoted in user class.
Spank D Monkey = Uses a ‘karma’ system - Karma can be traded in for invites.
Sport-Scene = Works on a ‘donation’ scheme. 5 Euros = 1 invite; 15 Euros = 3 invites; 50 Euros = 10 invites; 100 Euros = 20 invites.
SweDVDR = 30 weeks and you have to be a divine user.
STMusic = 2 invites when invited to the site. 25 invites when you hit PU.
ScT = Invites work on a ‘donation’ system:
- 1 invite for 20 euros
- 2 invites for 30 euros
- 4 invites for 50 euros
Scc = Invites work on a ‘donation’ system:
- 1 invite for 10 euros
- 5 invites for 20 euros
- 8 invites for 30 euros
ScL = Invite system is presently open. You can request one when you have 100 GB uploaded and you’re a corporal.
SceneFZ = Works on a ‘donation’ system - 20 Euros = 2 invites; 40 Euros = 4 invites; 60 Euros = 6 invites.
SuperTorrents = Invites are given on promotion in user class.
SwePiracy = Invites work on a ‘bonus - points’ system.
TorrentLeech = VIP and PU get invites when ever staff feels like giving them. They’re also cutting way back on the invites, and are now being automatically awarded to members who reach the 1 TB upload mark.
Tophos = Works on a ‘points’ system that can be traded in for invites.
Torrentbits.ro = Invites are given out every ten days, and require:
- 1 invite = download 1 - 4 GB and ratio is greater than .90
- 2 invites = download 4 - 7 GB and ratio is greater than .95
- 3 invites = download 7 - 10 GB and ratio is greater than 1.00
- 4 invites = download 10 + GB and ratio is greater than 1.05
TS-Tracker = You get 4 invites on promotion to Power User (25 gb, 4 weeks). If you invite 3 ‘bad’ members, you’ll be disabled.
TT (TranceTraffic) = To get an invite you must to be at least Power User and 50 weeks old.
TTi = One invite every time you gain a userclass, also can buy an invite with 744 seed hours.
TehConnection = can be invited by Recruiters or staff.
TheBox.bz = 1 invite for Power Users (4 weeks as member, who upload 25GB and with a ratio of 1.05 or better).
TheVault = Member more than 4 weeks and 25GB Upload.
ThePlace = Invites are given out based upon a combination of your ratio and overall participation. At present time there’s no documentation that outlines the required stats to achieve an invite.
TheHorrorCharnel = Uses a ‘karma’ system - Karma can be traded in for invites.
TheDVDClub =
- Power User Min Upload: 25.00 GB Extra Invites: 1
- Extreme Trader Min Upload: 100.00 GB Extra Invites: 1
- Fierce Trader Min Upload: 250.00 GB Extra Invites: 1
- Maniac Mover Min Upload: 500.00 GB Extra Invites: 2
- VIP Min Upload: — Extra Invites: 10
- Uploader Min Upload: — Extra Invites: 1
- Seeder Min Upload: 1.00 TB Extra Invites: 4
TM-Torquev2 (tmtorrents.org) = Currently has an invites system, awarded to PU users and above.
TV.Torrents.ro = Works like this:
- 1 invite = download 1 - 4 GB and ratio is greater than .90
- 2 invites = download 4 - 7 GB and ratio is greater than .95
- 3 invites = download 7 - 10 GB and ratio is greater than 1.00
- 4 invites = download 10 + GB and ratio is greater than 1.05
TorrentGeeks.com = A donation of $15 gets 35 invites.
Torrent-Damage = Donate 10 Euro and keep ratio above 1.0 - you will be given a few invites.
TranceRoute = 95 Energy. Energy is a measure of your positive activity. Upload fresh stuff, make useful samples, leave comments, rate downloaded torrents and you will receive a lot of energy. Also 2 euros of donation = 100 Energy.
U*-* = Invites are not likely ever to happen. Apparently the only way to get in here is if the sysop invites you.
Underground-Gamer = Works like this:
- 1 invite = download 1 - 4 GB and ratio is greater than .90
- 2 invites = download 4 - 7 GB and ratio is greater than .95
- 3 invites = download 7 - 10 GB and ratio is greater than 1.00
- 4 invites = download 10 + GB and ratio is greater than 1.05
WhatCD =
- * Every power user with at least 10 uploaded torrents, fewer than two invites, and no current warnings gets an invite once per month on the 8th. Extra invites are given out for activity.
- * Every power user that has fewer than two invites and has uploaded at least 10 gigs since the last invite round gets given one extra invite per round on the 8th and the 22nd.
- * Every power user that has no invites and has uploaded at least 20 gigs since the last invite round gets given two extra invites per round on the 8th and the 22nd.
Waffles = Member more then 4 weeks and 25GB Upload and 5GB DownLoad a ratio of 1.05 (PU). Invites are given out to power users twice per month at a random time, donors upon their first donation, and as prizes to contest winners.
x264 = Power Users get 1 invites every 2 weeks.
— Special thanks to TorrentInvite.com for much of this data —
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