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OpenSubtitles.org is shutting down it's previous API. Now only authenticated access allowed. (blog.opensubtitles.com)

submitted 1 year ago by db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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[-] rifugee@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

You used to be able to download without signing up.

Edit: Apparently not everyone is being asked to login like me now. I'm not sure if it's a regional thing or maybe my VPN is triggering something?

[-] Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

You still can, even after these changes get applied. (beginning of 2024)

[-] rifugee@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Really? Every time I visit, it asks me to sign in. Maybe it's by region or something?

[-] Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

Mind posting a screenshot?

I can view opensubtitles.org click on a random title, click download, and a .zip containing an .nfo and .srt downloads no issue.

Presumably that's the old method; there's also a 'download (beta)' button. It puts up a 20sec timer, then lets me click download and lists how much of my quota (1 of 10, not signed in) I've used.

Supposed to remain free, just rate limited to 10/day.

[-] rifugee@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Sure. When I go to "opensubtitles.org" I get redirected to the login page. Here's the screenshot: https://imgur.com/a/bhGTeC1

Edit: After I login, it works as you described, by the way. It's not really a big deal; I was just surprised that it started happening since I hadn't seen any mention of that change anywhere. I'm even more surprised that it isn't happening to everyone.