{"id":9876,"date":"2009-11-12T20:41:58","date_gmt":"2009-11-12T15:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=9876"},"modified":"2026-10-12T13:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T07:49:09","slug":"mediafire-rapidshare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/11\/mediafire-rapidshare\/","title":{"rendered":"MediaFire vs Rapidshare: What Happened and the Best File Hosting in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In 2009 the big rivalry in file hosting was <strong>MediaFire<\/strong> vs Rapidshare, and guest author Akif compared their features, limits and Rapidshare&#8217;s points scheme. Rapidshare shut down in 2015, while MediaFire is still going. Today the market looks very different, with Google Drive, Dropbox and WeTransfer dominating. Here&#8217;s how MediaFire works in 2026 and the best alternatives for sharing large files.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-64457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/mediafire-rapidshare-2026-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"MediaFire vs Rapidshare file hosting\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/mediafire-rapidshare-2026-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/mediafire-rapidshare-2026-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/mediafire-rapidshare-2026-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/mediafire-rapidshare-2026-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/mediafire-rapidshare-2026.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> MediaFire still offers a free Basic account with 10 GB of storage and ad-supported downloads, plus paid Pro and Ultra plans. Rapidshare closed in 2015. For sharing files today, Google Drive (15 GB free), Dropbox, OneDrive and WeTransfer are popular, and MediaFire remains handy for public download links without the recipient needing an account.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af678e9bdcd9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af678e9bdcd9\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/11\/mediafire-rapidshare\/#What_happened_to_Rapidshare\" >What happened to Rapidshare?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/11\/mediafire-rapidshare\/#MediaFire_in_2026\" >MediaFire in 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/11\/mediafire-rapidshare\/#How_to_share_a_file_with_MediaFire\" >How to share a file with MediaFire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/11\/mediafire-rapidshare\/#Best_alternatives_for_sharing_large_files\" >Best alternatives for sharing large files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/11\/mediafire-rapidshare\/#Safety_tips_for_file_hosting_sites\" >Safety tips for file hosting sites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/11\/mediafire-rapidshare\/#Which_should_you_use\" >Which should you use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/11\/mediafire-rapidshare\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/11\/mediafire-rapidshare\/#Is_MediaFire_still_free\" >Is MediaFire still free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/11\/mediafire-rapidshare\/#Is_Rapidshare_still_working\" >Is Rapidshare still working?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/11\/mediafire-rapidshare\/#Is_MediaFire_safe\" >Is MediaFire safe?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happened_to_Rapidshare\"><\/span>What happened to Rapidshare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rapidshare was once the market leader, funded by premium memberships and famous for its Collector&#8217;s Zone points scheme, which rewarded uploaders when their files were downloaded. Copyright pressure, falling traffic and competition from cloud storage led it to stop operating in 2015.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MediaFire_in_2026\"><\/span>MediaFire in 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Free Basic plan:<\/strong> 10 GB of storage, with ads shown on download pages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paid plans:<\/strong> Pro and Ultra add more storage, larger uploads and ad-free downloads for recipients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easy sharing:<\/strong> anyone with the link can download, no account needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apps:<\/strong> web, Android and iPhone apps for uploading and sharing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check current limits on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediafire.com\/upgrade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MediaFire&#8217;s plans page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_share_a_file_with_MediaFire\"><\/span>How to share a file with MediaFire<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Create a free account at MediaFire.com.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Upload<\/strong> and choose files or folders from your computer or phone.<\/li>\n<li>When the upload finishes, click <strong>Share<\/strong> next to the file.<\/li>\n<li>Copy the link and send it by email, chat or post it on your site.<\/li>\n<li>Use folders to group files, and delete files you no longer need to save space.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_alternatives_for_sharing_large_files\"><\/span>Best alternatives for sharing large files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Drive<\/a>:<\/strong> 15 GB free shared with Gmail and Photos; easy sharing with permissions.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dropbox<\/a>:<\/strong> excellent sync; see how to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2012\/04\/get-more-free-dropbox-space\/\">free Dropbox space<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wetransfer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WeTransfer<\/a>:<\/strong> send big files by email link without a long-term account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microsoft OneDrive:<\/strong> 5 GB free, great for Office users.<\/li>\n<li><strong>MEGA:<\/strong> end-to-end encrypted storage with a generous free tier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_tips_for_file_hosting_sites\"><\/span>Safety tips for file hosting sites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Download only files from people you trust; file hosts are often used to spread malware.<\/li>\n<li>Watch out for fake &#8220;Download&#8221; buttons in ads on free download pages.<\/li>\n<li>Scan downloads with your antivirus before opening.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t share copyrighted material; accounts get suspended and links removed.<\/li>\n<li>Use passwords or expiring links for private files where available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_should_you_use\"><\/span>Which should you use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Public downloads for many people:<\/strong> MediaFire or Google Drive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One-off big file to a friend:<\/strong> WeTransfer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ongoing sync across devices:<\/strong> Dropbox, Google Drive or OneDrive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Privacy-sensitive files:<\/strong> an end-to-end encrypted service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_MediaFire_still_free\"><\/span>Is MediaFire still free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. The Basic plan is free with 10 GB of storage and ad-supported downloads.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Rapidshare_still_working\"><\/span>Is Rapidshare still working?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Rapidshare shut down in 2015.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_MediaFire_safe\"><\/span>Is MediaFire safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The service itself is legitimate, but files are uploaded by users, so only download from trusted sources and scan files.<\/p>\n<p><em>Originally written by guest author Akif of Mediafire Search. 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