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Catbox

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Enjoy a 100% free file hosting with no ads, throttling, or download limits. Upload files up to 200 MB, keep them forever, and support NSFW content. Use an account to track your uploads, or stay anonymous.

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License model

  • FreeProprietary

Country of Origin

  • US flagUnited States

Platforms

  • Online
3.8 / 5 Avg rating (4)
31likes
5comments
0news articles

Features

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Properties

  1.  Lightweight
  2.  Privacy focused

Features

  1.  No registration required
  2.  Ad-free
  3.  Dark Mode
  4.  Support for Large File
  5.  File Hosting

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    OpenSourceSoftware added Catbox as alternative to Linklog
    about 1 month ago
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    c17s5qhu added Catbox as alternative to Gull
    about 1 month ago
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    UniqueGo added Catbox as alternative to X.gd
    2 months ago
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    T0P0ICHH added Catbox as alternative to vanta
    3 months ago
  • c17s5qhu added Temporary File Hosting as a feature to Catbox
    3 months ago
  • c17s5qhu added Privacy focused as a feature to Catbox
    3 months ago
  • c17s5qhu reviewed Catbox  
    3 months ago

    It really works well. perfect for sharing direct links

  • c17s5qhu, kendofriendo and shnpk liked Catbox
    3 months ago
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Catbox information

  • Developed by

    US flagCatbox LLC
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Free product.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 3.8
  • Alternatives

    43 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

Our users have written 5 comments and reviews about Catbox, and it has gotten 31 likes

Catbox was added to AlternativeTo by cel on Aug 5, 2016 and this page was last updated Jan 20, 2025.

Comments and Reviews

   
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Top Positive Comment
SiNevesh
Mar 17, 2019
2

Simple, no BS file hosting that's great for many different file types. On the downsides, the UI is a bit crap and it doesn't remember your filenames so sorting through uploaded files is a bit difficult. Additionally, it requires login to delete files, yet forgets my login after almost every visit so I have to be careful of not uploading anything sensitive while logged out.

Due to its youthful status, I would not trust Catbox with any files you may wish to keep several years down the line - many small file hosts go down after a year or two due to costs. But it works well at what it does and allows many more file types than other hosts (SVG, for instance) which can really come in handy for certain projects. I hope Catbox sticks around for a while.

c17s5qhu
Feb 2, 2025
0

It really works well. perfect for sharing direct links

Cyber Nautilus
Dec 10, 2020
0

What the heck does "weaboo" even mean!?

Peter Mello
Jul 25, 2024

Weaboo is an anthroponym for people who are super into anime and manga, and typically Japanese culture in general. I believe its use here is intended to mean that the owner of the site considers themselves to be part of that group and they are also his target userbase. I suppose all of the rest of us are just lucky that they don't check credentials at the door, hehe.

Cyber Nautilus
Jul 31, 2024

Thank you, Peter, for taking my query seriously and providing a comprehensive, succinct and satisfying answer. I guess I must have already stepped on the wee-little toes of one of these baby-boos as I can spy a downvote :eyeroll:

Goranko Ilic
Nov 4, 2018
1

Catbox do not allow to upload docx files.

Mahaer_Mahmud
Aug 1, 2018
1

why are most of these url shortening and not file hosting

TerrifiedTyphlosion
Aug 28, 2018

What do you mean? Catbox does URL shortening as well as file hosting.

Oh, did you mean the alternatives being URL shorteners? I don't know why that is the case, since I think most people would indeed use Catbox for the file hosting aspect. I guess we could put a few image hosts as alternatives.

[Edited by TerrifiedTyphlosion, August 28]

What is Catbox?

Catbox is a 100% free public file host, allowing uploads up to 200 MB. No ads, throttling, or download limits. Use an account to track your uploads, or upload without one. Trusted by thousands of artists, designers, and content creators worldwide to host their creations.

Catbox keeps your files forever. If you don't want your file to stick around until the heat death of the universe, consider using Litterbox.

NSFW content is allowed. You can upload your weird hentai, SFM masterpieces, and anything else that gets your rocks off, provided it doesn't go against the rules.

The following file types are currently not allowed: .exe, .scr, .cpl, .doc*, .jar.

The best way to support Catbox on a reoccurring basis is through Patreon. Plans start at as little as $1, and have different perks as you increase. Ko-fi lets you send one-time donations to Catbox. All the benefits with no commitment!