: Initial uploads began on KickassTorrents, notably a DVD rip of Toy Story 1 & 2 . As traffic grew, the official YIFY Torrents website was launched.
: The term "YIFY" became the most searched term on BitTorrent websites, surpassing many legitimate search queries. The Prototype YIFY
The original YIFY/YTS operation was shut down permanently in after a legal settlement with the Motion Picture Association (MPA) . Although the original founder settled out of court and remained confidential, the group's "prototype" for movie distribution was immediately adopted by numerous clones and imitators. Sites like YTS.mx continue to use the YIFY branding today, though they are unaffiliated with the original 2010 group. : Initial uploads began on KickassTorrents, notably a
