The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has successfully shut down prominent stream-ripping site Y2mate.com.
IFPI said the platform is one of the world’s most visited stream-ripping sites.
The org has also shut down 11 other similar websites, following targeted enforcement action in Vietnam.
The affected sites collectively received over 620 million visits globally in the past year alone and have been a long-term focus for IFPI, which represents the recording industry worldwide.
Y2mate had previously been targeted with website blocking measures in 13 countries and featured in multiple editions of the USTR Notorious Markets Report and the EU Counterfeit and Piracy Watchlist.
Under the enforcement agreement, the operator of Y2mate and the other sites has permanently shut down the services and agreed to cease infringing IFPI members’ rights. Most of the domains, including Y2mate.com, Yt1s.com, Utomp3.com, Tomp3.cc, and Y2mate.gg, are now in IFPI’s possession.
“This marks a major milestone in our ongoing work to tackle stream ripping, one of the most prevalent forms of online music piracy.”
Victoria Oakley, CEO of IFPI
This operation is part of IFPI’s broader global campaign and efforts to protect artists and consumers from those seeking to exploit the music industry.
Victoria Oakley, CEO of IFPI, said: “It is a first-of-its-kind success in Vietnam for the music industry, and we aim to build on this momentum to address other infringing services operated from the region.
“We will continue to tackle services which infringe our members’ rights, and to help protect the global music community.”
The shutdown highlights the growing international coordination between rights holders and enforcement authorities.
Most recently, the full list of websites to be shut down include: 9convert.com, In-y2mate.com, Tomp3.cc, Ump3.cc, Utomp3.com, Y2mate.gg, Yt1s.gg, Youtubepp.com, Y2mate.com, Yt1s.com, Vidcombo.com, Y2mates.comMusic Business Worldwide
