Underground Free File Hosting Master List
Underground Free File Hosting Master ListThe Problem: You’ve got a file. You need to share it. Google Drive wants your soul. Dropbox wants your wallet. Discord broke their CDN. Every “free host” either deletes your stuff in 24 hours or drowns you in ads.
The Solution: This list. Bookmark it. Thank me later.
The God Tier — Permanent + Free + No Signup
These hosts keep your files forever, cost nothing, and don’t ask who you are. This is the dream.
| Host | Max Size | Catch? |
|---|---|---|
| pomf.lain.la | 1GB | None. It just works. |
| Catbox | 200MB | Some UK/AU ISPs block it |
| Internet Archive | 50GB+ | Needs account, slow upload |
| Zenodo | 50GB | Needs account, meant for “research” |
The move: For anything under 1GB → pomf.lain.la. For tiny stuff → Catbox. For “I want this to outlive me” → Internet Archive.
🔍 More details on these
pomf.lain.la — The underground MVP. 1GB limit, permanent storage, no signup, direct links that actually work for embedding. Currently hosting 88TB of files and just upgraded their servers. This is what Catbox would be if Catbox allowed bigger files.
Catbox — The OG. 200MB max but rock solid. Been around forever, community-funded, no ads. If your ISP blocks it, try de.catbox.moe or sg.catbox.moe. Can’t upload .exe or .doc files (security thing).
Internet Archive — Your files will literally exist until human civilization collapses. They’re serious about preservation. Slower than everything else but permanent means permanent.
Zenodo — Run by CERN (yes, the particle physics people). Just say your file is “research data” and you’re golden. Gets a DOI which makes it look fancy.
The “Big File” Tier — When 1GB Isn’t Enough
Need to share something massive? These handle it, but there’s always a catch.
| Host | Max Size | How Long? | The Catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzzheavier | Unlimited | Forever* | *Needs 30 downloads/60 days |
| GigaFile便 | 300GB | Up to 100 days | Japanese interface |
| Gofile | Unlimited | 10-30 days inactive | Deletes if ignored |
| 1Fichier | 300GB | 30 days inactive | Slow free downloads |
| Pixeldrain | 20GB | 60 days inactive | 5GB/day download limit |
The move: Sharing something you know people will actually download? → Buzzheavier. Need 100GB+ temporary? → GigaFile便 (yes it’s Japanese, yes it works).
🔍 The real talk on these
Buzzheavier — The scene’s favorite. No size limit at all. Files stay forever IF they keep getting downloaded. Used by FitGirl and the DDL crowd. Has fake download buttons so use an adblocker.
GigaFile便 — Japan’s secret weapon. 300 goddamn gigabytes per file. Interface is in Japanese but your browser can translate it. Up to 100 days retention. The fact this isn’t more famous is criminal.
Gofile — “Unlimited” sounds great until your file gets deleted after 10 days of nobody touching it. Good for active sharing, bad for archives.
1Fichier — French service, been around since 2009. Huge files allowed but free users get throttled hard. Works with debrid services if you use those.
Pixeldrain — Solid middle ground. 20GB free, 60-day retention. Run by one dude in Netherlands. Blocked in India/Italy for some reason.
Quick Shares — Upload Now, Gone Later
Sometimes you just need to send a file RIGHT NOW and don’t care about keeping it.
| Host | Max Size | Dies After |
|---|---|---|
| Litterbox | 1GB | 1-72 hours (you pick) |
| filebin.net | 30GB+ | 6 days |
| DropMeFiles | 20GB | 14-30 days |
The move: Need to send something big to someone fast? → filebin.net or Litterbox.
Regional Gems — Stuff Most People Don’t Know Exists
These fly under the radar because they’re not in English or marketed to Western users.
| Host | Where | Max Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACデータ | Japan | 250GB | 65-day retention |
| Ulož.to | Czech | Several GB | Activity-based retention |
| My-Files.SU | Russia | 5GB | 90 days after last download |
Nerd Corner — CLI & Dev Stuff
Terminal junkies, this is for you.
| Host | Command | Max | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0x0.st | curl -F '[email protected]' https://0x0.st |
512MB | 30 days - 1 year |
| envs.sh | Similar curl magic | Varies | 7-30 days |
0x0.st is German-hosted, no tracking, open source. If you’re the type who uploads via terminal, you already know why this matters.
Dead. Stop Asking.
| Service | Status |
|---|---|
| Anonfiles | Dead Aug 2023 |
| Zippyshare | Dead 2023 |
| Discord CDN |  Links expire 24h now |
| Firefox Send | Mozilla killed it |
| File.io | Deletes after 1 download |
| pomf.se | Dead since 2015 |
The Cheat Sheet
“I just want to upload something and share the link”
→ pomf.lain.la (up to 1GB) or Catbox (up to 200MB)
“I need to send something HUGE”
→ GigaFile便 (300GB, 100 days) or Buzzheavier (unlimited, needs downloads)
“I want this file to exist forever”
→ Internet Archive or Zenodo
“I need to send this to someone right now and don’t care after”
→ Litterbox (1GB, expires when you want) or filebin.net (30GB+, 6 days)
“I’m a dev and want CLI uploads”
→ 0x0.st
💡 Why do these exist and not get shut down?
Good question. Most of these survive because:
- They’re community-funded (Catbox runs on donations)
- They serve a specific niche (Scene.org is for demoscene, Zenodo is for researchers)
- They’re in jurisdictions that don’t care (Czech, Russian, Japanese services)
- They’re too small to attract lawyers (pomf clones fly under radar)
The big takeaway: the best file hosts are built for specific communities who happen to let outsiders use them. Google’s SEO is full of garbage — the real stuff lives in forums and niche wikis.
⚠️ Real talk: nothing is truly 'permanent'
Even “permanent” hosts can die. Services shut down, get acquired, run out of money, or get legally nuked. If a file actually matters:
- Upload to multiple hosts
- Keep a local backup
- Consider Internet Archive for true archival
The pomf ecosystem has seen dozens of clones die over the years. The survivors are battle-tested but not immortal.
Got a better one? Drop it below. These lists go stale fast. 
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