RapidShare for Webware

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RapidShare Analysis

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RapidShare is a free web-based application designed for peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing. It allows users to upload, store, and share files easily over the internet. With a user-friendly interface, it caters to both casual users and those needing a reliable platform for larger file transfers. The service supports various file types, making it versatile for different sharing needs, from documents to multimedia content.

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One of RapidShare's main features is its ability to facilitate direct file links, enabling users to share files without the need for email attachments. The platform also provides options for managing uploads and downloads effectively, ensuring that users can access their files from any internet-connected device. Additionally, RapidShare emphasizes security through various measures to protect user data during transfers.

RapidShare for Webware

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: October 1, 2007

Latest update: June 11, 2026

Version: 0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Webware

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 46,092

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

2.9/5

42 User Votes

Disreputable
NidepengyouNovember 28, 2012
Pros
Before today's policy change, downloads were relatively fast, but now there's nothing to download for most of us.
Cons
1) They basically did away with their free service as it's now unusable. 2) If you do pay, they have an insanely nonsensical and complex system which I have yet to understand 3) Rapidshare has now imposed limits on all uploaders&#8212;the public can now only download 1Gb per day for free users and 30 Gb per day for premium users. In other words, now useless to most who have spent money in good trust.
Summary
As of yesterday, Rapidshare has imposed limits on all uploaders&#8212;the public can now only download 1Gb per day for free users and 30 Gb per day for premium users. After paying an exhorbitant fee and putting up with an insanely complex, totally un-user-friendly system, it is now useless to me. I'm sure I'm not alone--they just shot themselves in the foot.
A company with no respect for their customers
Steven NJuly 11, 2011
Pros
Service used to be OK
Cons
They constantly change their plans without proper notice, and leave you worse off
Summary
For over the past year they have changed their plans at least 4 times. Never was it communicated properly. According to their terms of use you are entitled to cancel your account when the change is not of beneficial for you, but when you want to do that, they simply try to sell you more. This company is totally unreliable with regards to their customer service, and show no respect. I don't know for the others, but you can be sure Rapidshare will mess with you
IT'S A SCAM!
BlooTornadoApril 28, 2011
Pros
Used to be good.
Cons
Unable to download anything. You'll know you're just being given the run-around. COMPLETELY FRUSTRATING!!
Summary
Don't use this site at all. Don't listen to those who've given this a good review... they probably work for rapidshare... disgusting.Go with the other filesharing sites like sendspace or 4share.
As a premium acc holder I find their service disgusting
Wormz1000February 2, 2011
Pros
Their webpage is a nice colour
Cons
I was using their service for a long time. I renewed my account and without warning new terms\restrictions and rates were applied to what I'd paid for. This changed a few times but frankly it just seemed too complicated and expensive. Avoid them.
Summary
Although I continued to use their services, a few days ago I renewed my account and the following day my account was unusable. I received an email from them in a foreign language saying my email address\username and password has been changed. There was a link stating that if I hadn't initiated this change, that I must click on the link to report it. I did this and sent them a message via their help section. I still have heard nothing. I don't know how their service could possibly be worse. They're expensive, pull the rug out from under you in terms of getting what you pay for. Don't reply to requests for help. In short, they stinkum biggum
Poor performance
cuirassierJanuary 29, 2011
Pros
Ability to share files
Cons
Performance shows poor programming, not the work of a first-class company.
Summary
After waiting to start a download, you get the message "Download expired" or something to that effect (if you don't initiate the download immediately). Then it tells you you have to wait more because you have already downloaded two files even though the previous download did not work. If I needed to share files, I would select a site that exhibited a bit more professionalism in designing its features.
very bad, Inappropriate and expensive
salamwsDecember 16, 2010
Pros
I like them with oldest plan
Cons
1. Plans changed several times without leaving the option for the customer to stay on the plan. 2. The new plans is always the worst. 3. Price is still expensive.
Summary
Free service almost UNUSABLE. Deceptive site. Avoid.
bat77November 7, 2010
Pros
--- No.---
Cons
They don't follow their own policies for the free service. After a few downloads (of 200 MB sized files) they deny you service. Even after ridiculously long wait time. See below.
Summary
A deceptive company with service that FAILS. Their web page clearly states that free users must wait 15 min. between downloads, but after two downloads, they make you wait 55 min. And THEN, they cut you off completely with the message "Stop Flooding Our Servers." Really? Flooding you?--Five files of 200 MB size in a day? Why would you pay a cent to a company that is so Deceptive and/or Incompetent that they cannot follow their own posted procedures? Not a reliable company. (Only the U.S. continues to use rapidshare much. C'mon U.S.A. - - Forget this turkey.) Their new interface/web site design is offensive. They use phrases like "Waiting Sucks" to describe the experience they put you through. It's insulting and trashy. And it shows what they think of their customers. Avoid.
RapidShare
Natalie0811August 18, 2010
Pros
I like because i get what i want as a normal user
Cons
i don't like when it becoming very slow due to busy traffic when compare to Megaupload of TooFiles
Summary
Excruciatingly frustrating. Why keep uploading to it?
83bj60February 25, 2010
Pros
Unfortunately often the only option for less common, older files due to its overblown popularity.
Cons
Files inaccessible most of the time Files subdivided in aggravatingly small chunks Extra long waiting times Very low hourly download limit Very small file size limit Very slow downloads of 50KBPS Interrupted download cannot be resumed
Summary
Why do people insist uploading to such a frustrating filesharing service? Rapidshare is impossibly frustrating to use. I just cannot understand why people still insist uploadfing files to this service when Megaupload is so much better in every way. I have been using rapidshare for many years but in the past year or so, it has become impossibly frustrating as downloads aren't accessible at all during most of the day, waiting times have become longer and, when finally, available, extra waiting times are imposed upon free users, not to mention the throttled download speeds, typically around 50KBPS and files are broken up in small chunks making the process even more aggravating. Compare that to Megaupload. Files are usually available as single downloads. Megaupload is ALWAYS accessible, at all times of the day and night. The waiting time is an even 45 seconds, and if the download interrupts for one reason or another, it can be resumed and download speeds are typically around 250KBPS, a typical 700MB file downlods in a single shot in 45 minutes or less, whereas it is typically broken up 7 files on rapidshare and takes a good 4 hours to download. So what gives? What's the incentive for uploders to keep using such as loser as rapidshare? Does rapidshre pay uploaders to put stuff on their servers? What's the deal? Sorry uploaders, but if you DON'T want files to be downloaded, keep uploading to frustrateshare. If however you want traffic, there is simply nothing better than megaupload.
Pretty Sweet
Halcy0nJanuary 5, 2010
Pros
The service is very reliable, the download rates are always maxing out you internet connection, unless you do not want them to. Also it has a massive database of files on its servers.
Cons
The service is fairly expensive and does not offer much in terms of features. The competition often offers true unlimited downloads, whereas rapidshare is limited.
Summary
At the end the rapidshare service is amazing, especially for file searching using google. The reliability is simply outstanding and rapidshare comes across as user friendly. For those who care about downloading, "relative high" amounts of data (<5 GB per day or <25 GB per 5 days) it is the service of choice. Those with greater needs will want megaupload or another competitor, however even they might find themselves putting down the extra bucks for both services. Getting both megaupload and rapidshare works well, especially since alot of data is stored on both, and when in fact it is unavailable from one source, it can always be excessed from another.

Developer’s Description

Upload and share files online.

RapidShare is a Web hoster that provides an easy way to share files, offering world wide. With its one-click Web hosting solution you can put your files online for free with just one click. You decide who will be able to access your file. Only people knowing the exact download URL are able to download your file. Your file will be deleted when it has not been accessed for more than 90 days or you use your delete link.