The presence of a robust free‑torrent ecosystem exerts pressure on commercial distributors to , expand regional catalogs , and improve user experience . Notably, after the launch of Netflix’s “Mobile‑Only” plan (2020) and Disney+’s “Bundle” (2022), a measurable dip in LimeTorrent’s traffic for mainstream Hollywood releases was observed (≈ 12 % drop in monthly visits). While correlation does not prove causation, the trend suggests that affordable, legal alternatives can siphon users away from piracy.