The real ExtraTorrent isn’t “down” — it’s gone permanently. Any current “down” news refers to unofficial clones, which are best avoided for security reasons.
It sounds like you’re referring to a post (maybe on a forum, Reddit, or a blog) discussing being down. For context: extratorrent down
The sudden shutdown of on May 17, 2017, marked the end of an era for one of the internet's largest bit-torrent communities and served as a pivotal moment in the history of digital file sharing. The Rise of a Giant The real ExtraTorrent isn’t “down” — it’s gone