India: Piracy Visibility Report
This report provides data-driven insights into the visibility and accessibility of pirated content in India, based on an analysis of Google Search results for 100 movies and TV shows. It aims to inform film studios, streaming platforms, policymakers, and legal professionals about the prevalence of search-based piracy and its impact on the entertainment market. The findings highlight key areas for intervention and support the development of effective copyright enforcement strategies.
Country Ranking
Position in global piracy visibility (Google Search): 113 out of 116 countries.
Site-Blocking Measures
Implemented:
Yes
India has implemented site-blocking measures to restrict access to known piracy platforms.
Trends in Piracy Presence Over Time
The following analysis tracks piracy visibility in Google Search results across key positions (Top 20 and Top 100) for the 300 titles examined. These trends reveal how pirated content competes with legal offerings in organic search results over time.
Piracy Visibility in Google Search Results
The pie charts below illustrate the percentage of infringing URLs appearing in critical sections of Google Search results for India. These sections — Top 3, Top 10, Top 20, and Top 100—represent high-visibility zones where user attention is concentrated, and pirated content competes with legitimate sources.
Piracy Presence in
Top 3 (%)
Piracy Presence in
Top 10 (%)
Piracy Presence in
Top 20 (%)
Piracy Presence in
Top 100 (%)
This data reveals how dominant piracy is in organic search and where interventions may be most needed.
Share of Pirated Content by Website Type
This section illustrates which types of websites are most responsible for piracy visibility in India:
Titles Most Affected by Piracy
The list is ranked by the Piracy Presence Rate within the top 100 Google search results.
Legend and Data Methodology
For a comprehensive explanation of our data collection and analysis methods, please visit the dedicated page: Legend and Data Methodology. This page provides in-depth insights into the research process, including data sources, collection techniques, and key metrics employed.
By exploring this dedicated page, you will gain a deeper understanding of the data behind the chart and its reliability.
Permission to Republish
The content in this section is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.