About / FAQ

How does this work? The internet is essentially a giant collection of computers hosting files. Often, these files are stored in directories that are publicly viewable by anyone with a web browser. When you visit a website, the images and documents you see are stored in specific folders on a server. Sometimes, these folders are configured to list all their contents to anyone who asks. This might be intentional, like a public archive, or just a default server setting. We simply index these locations, allowing you to search for the actual files themselves rather than just the webpages that display them.

What can be found? The answer is literally anything. Any file you could possibly imagine exists out there, openly available for you to view. You just need to know what you're looking for and where or how to search for it. Movies, songs, audiobooks... again, literally anything.

Do you host any files yourself? No, I neither host nor vouch for any of the files you may find on this site. I merely index their existence and allow you to search through my index. I have no idea whether any of the files you download are legitimate or free of viruses. I generally recommend sticking to files that can be viewed in the browser as opposed to those you have to download. If you're searching for a video, for example, you could add "mp4" to the end of your search. MP4 files can be played in your browser, while MKV, another popular file type for videos, cannot be streamed. You have to download the entire file first before you can view it.

Clicked on a link, but no file was downloaded, or I got an unauthorized error. What's up? These links are only valid while the server is still actively hosting the files at the same paths. If the server rearranges their files or removes permission to view them, the links may become inoperable. That's why I include a timestamp. Older files in the index are more likely not to work, while newer ones are more likely to be functional.

Do servers hosting the files track you when you download files? I would say, most likely. If not actively, then at least passively through webserver access logs. It doesn't mean they are actively monitoring or even aware of it.

Should I use a VPN or TOR to view these files? That decision depends on your individual risk profile. Personally, I use the internet without a VPN, sometimes to the detriment of my ISP. I've scanned millions of files and open ports from my home internet. That said, I keep receiving letters from Cox urging me to behave, so maybe it's not the best approach.