Torrentio is not dead, but it is currently unstable due to massive server load. The developer has been less active recently, and because Torrentio is the most popular addon for Stremio, its servers frequently crash during peak hours (like right now).
Here is how to fix it or get a working alternative immediately.
How to Fix
1. The “Real-Debrid” Check (Most Common Cause)
90% of “Torrentio not working” reports are actually just an expired Real-Debrid subscription.
The Test: Go to real-debrid.com and log in.
Check: Look at the top of the page for your “Premium” days.
If it says “Free” or “Expired”: Torrentio stops working immediately. You must renew it.
If it is Active: Your API key might be “stale.” Go to My Account > API Key and click Refresh. You will then need to reinstall Torrentio with the new key.
2. The “Bad HTTP” Error Fix
If you see a red screen saying “Bad HTTP Error” or “Serialization Error,” the Torrentio server is overloaded.
Fix: You cannot “fix” the server, but you can bypass the broken node by re-configuring.
Action: Uninstall Torrentio. Go to the configuration page again, but this time, uncheck “Show P2P links for uncached services” and limit results to 5 per quality. This creates a “lighter” request that is more likely to get through.
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3. The Best Alternatives for 2026
Since Torrentio is struggling, you should install a “backup” addon. These work exactly the same way (using your Real-Debrid account) but use different servers.
Comet: Currently the fastest and most stable alternative. It is lightweight and crashes far less than Torrentio.
KnightCrawler: This is a direct “fork” (clone) of Torrentio. It scrapes the same content but has fewer users, so it is often faster.
MediaFusion: Highly recommended for you in India. It specializes in regional content (Malayalam/Tamil/Hindi) and live sports, which Torrentio often misses.
4. Country Specific Fix
Your ISP might be blocking the Torrentio scraper URL (even if Real-Debrid itself works).
Change DNS: Go to your TV/Phone network settings and change your DNS to Google (
8.8.8.8) or Cloudflare (1.1.1.1). This often bypasses the ISP block without needing a VPN.
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