Category notes
What is in this category
This category collects file hosting services and resources from the original old free online resources list. It includes 20 links with Wayback references, status notes, short descriptions, favicon badges when available, and live links when a current site is still useful. Example entries include RapidShare, Megaupload, FileFront, SendSpace.
Era totals
1990s: 0 Early 2000s: 8 Mid-2000s: 12
Status totals
Defunct or closed: 13 Active or preserved: 6 Changed over time: 1
Service links
Free File Hosting directory
Use the cards for quick browsing or the table for a compact full list. Older, changed, or closed services open through Wayback first.
20 links showing
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RapidShare is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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Megaupload is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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FileFront is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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SendSpace is a file hosting entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.
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4Shared is a file hosting entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.
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MediaFire is a file hosting entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.
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ZShare is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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Badongo is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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FileFactory is a file hosting entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.
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YouSendIt is a file hosting entry that changed from its original free-web era form. The Wayback link is the best primary reference for old versions.
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UploadHut is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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Easy-Share is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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FileSend is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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TransferBigFiles is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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MegaShares is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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FileDropper is a file hosting entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.
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ShareBee is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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DepositFiles is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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Uploading.com is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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SendThisFile is a file hosting entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.
Compact table
All Free File Hosting entries
| Icon | Service | Description | Main link | Era | Status | Archive | Archive target |
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RapidShare | RapidShare is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Early 2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | rapidshare.com |
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Megaupload | Megaupload is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Early 2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | megaupload.com |
| FileFront | FileFront is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Early 2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | filefront.com |
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| SendSpace | SendSpace is a file hosting entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. | Live | Mid-2000s | Active or preserved | Wayback | sendspace.com |
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| 4Shared | 4Shared is a file hosting entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. | Live | Mid-2000s | Active or preserved | Wayback | 4shared.com |
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| MediaFire | MediaFire is a file hosting entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. | Live | Mid-2000s | Active or preserved | Wayback | mediafire.com |
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ZShare | ZShare is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Early 2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | zshare.net |
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Badongo | Badongo is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Mid-2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | badongo.com |
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FileFactory | FileFactory is a file hosting entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. | Live | Mid-2000s | Active or preserved | Wayback | filefactory.com |
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YouSendIt | YouSendIt is a file hosting entry that changed from its original free-web era form. The Wayback link is the best primary reference for old versions. | Archive | Early 2000s | Changed over time | Wayback | yousendit.com |
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UploadHut | UploadHut is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Early 2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | uploadhut.com |
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Easy-Share | Easy-Share is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Early 2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | easy-share.com |
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FileSend | FileSend is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Early 2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | filesend.com |
| TransferBigFiles | TransferBigFiles is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Mid-2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | transferbigfiles.com |
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MegaShares | MegaShares is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Mid-2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | megashares.com |
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FileDropper | FileDropper is a file hosting entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. | Live | Mid-2000s | Active or preserved | Wayback | filedropper.com |
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ShareBee | ShareBee is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Mid-2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | sharebee.com |
| DepositFiles | DepositFiles is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Mid-2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | depositfiles.com |
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Uploading.com | Uploading.com is a file hosting entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Mid-2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | uploading.com |
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SendThisFile | SendThisFile is a file hosting entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. | Live | Mid-2000s | Active or preserved | Wayback | sendthisfile.com |