At CrackRelease.com, we want to be upfront about how people use our site and where they go after reading our articles. We publish status updates (including DRM like Denuvo), platform info, release timing, and other details that help readers decide where and when to buy games.
What we measure
We review aggregated, anonymous metrics of outbound link clicks to understand which destinations readers visit after our content (official pages, stores, communities, etc.). These metrics do not include personal data.
Readers who proceed to stores
In our recent analysis window, about 11% of visitors click through to a store after reading our content. This is a strong indicator that a meaningful share of our audience is shopping or comparing prices, editions, and requirements.
Where people go
- Popular partner stores: We consistently see traffic to Instant Gaming, G2A, and Gamivo.
- Non-affiliate control (intent check): A significant share also goes to Steam (store.steampowered.com). Steam doesn’t generate revenue for us and serves as an intent signal—many readers verify system requirements, editions, and reviews there before deciding where to purchase.
Bottom line: the majority of our audience is seeking useful purchase information (DRM/Denuvo status, performance considerations, editions, platforms)—not piracy.
About Denuvo & performance
We frequently report Denuvo status because it can affect performance on some PCs and is a real purchase factor for part of our audience. Being clear about DRM helps readers set expectations and make informed decisions.
How we use links
- Store links appear in informational contexts (where to buy, editions, supported platforms, requirements).
- We do not provide downloads, torrents, cracks, or bypasses. Our coverage is about status and information only.
Privacy
- We work with percentages only to understand general behavior.
- No personally identifiable information is used for this reporting.
- You can manage cookies in your browser and in our site preferences.
Why this matters to you
- You get clear, practical data (like Denuvo status and requirements) to decide if and where to buy.
- You know that a meaningful portion of readers proceed to legitimate stores after reading.
Conclusion
Our mission is to inform—not to enable piracy. By publishing transparent status updates (including Denuvo), requirements, and store options, we help readers make confident decisions. In practice, this means we end up driving genuine purchases—sometimes even from people who originally intended to pirate but chose to buy after getting the facts.
