Torrent and peer-to-peer BBW sites index magnet links or torrent files for adult movies. Users rely on BitTorrent clients to download files from other peers. These platforms often host large catalogs of full-length features and series. Because the files themselves are distributed among users rather than stored centrally on the site, the operators sometimes claim limited responsibility for the content. In practice, many such sites still face copyright enforcement actions.

Direct-download and file-hosting sites provide links to files stored on cloud storage or specialized hosts. Users click a link, wait through advertisements or captchas, and download the video. These sites frequently monetize through aggressive advertising, including pop-ups and redirects.