jackett (by the way thanks to those suggesting it here!) lists hundreds of indexers… but how to choose which ones to focus on? Is there an updated repository with some stats and indexing by category, popularity and easiness of access, or forums with reviews? Some basic google searches provide SEO optimized pages listing some of the most popular ones but was wondering whether there was some “insider” “awesome-torrent” repo with this kind of info, thanks!
I primarily rely on nyaa (anime) and 1337x (general) as public.
Other then them: TL (easy to get into) and a few others.
My advice: Try to get into private ones.
https://www.invitehawk.com/ and http://torrentinvites.org/forum.php will probably list a few options.
To get into private trackers start with the beginner ones (those are your step stone to get to more “elite” trackers) that may be listed here:
https://www.invitehawk.com/forum/44-open-signups/
http://torrentinvites.org/f37/
Trackers usually open during holidays like x-mas, black friday, eastern, summer or because of specific events like another tracker going down.
And never pay for an invite.
Donation signups are cool though.