Rapidshare is a file hosting goldmine if you know how to search it properly. There are basically two ways to do that. First, you can use Google search parameters to search Rapidshare. Several websites offer a basic search interface that does nothing more than to add the parameters to your searches and display the Google search results. Then there is a different kind of website that has its own database and performs searches using it.
The second kind of site tends to be more up to date because they use several sources for finding new Rapidshare files including user submitted ones. I do not like the first kind of sites to search Rapidshare that much because I can enter those parameters by myself into a search engine like Google and get the desired results.
To be able to compare the Rapidshare search engines I have performed searches for the terms “video”, “avi” and “windows”. Finding files is one thing but finding working files on file hosting websites and keeping the file database up to date deleting files that have been removed from the file hosting website properly is another. This has also been born in mind.
I did check three results for each search term, namely the first, fifth and tenth entry to see if the links were not broken.
A basic search engine and site that does nothing more than to offer a search form and a results page.
Video: More than 5000 results. Gave no exact number unfortunately. All three results that I tested were valid and could be downloaded.
Avi: This search revealed more than 5000 results as well. All three results worked fine.
Windows: The search revealed 2096 results, the test downloads were working.
Removed because of Zango Ads on site
Removed as well.
Offers Web and Database search for files hosted on Rapidshare. Offers additional functions that increase the value of this service. Has a Rapidshare link checker for instance and offers keyword email updates.
Video: 1471 links were found in their database for the term video. Passed all three test downloads.
Avi: Not found in their database.
Windows: 2100 links found for the term Windows. All three downloads were working fine.
A basic search engine that seems somewhat slow at this time. You can limit the file size of the files that are displayed in the search results. Users can report broken links.
Video: 500+ results found. All three tests were working.
Avi: 500+ results found. All three tests successful.
Windows: 500+ results found. All three tests successful.
Is not displaying the amount of search results. Search is tag driven and the file size is shown for each file. Is listing dead files as well, wonder what that is good for. Great Speed.
Video: Does not list the amount of results. Test were fine.
Avi: Does not list the amount of results. Test were fine.
Windows: Does not list the amount of results. Test were fine.
Alternatives:
RapidShare Data
Xoogo
The alternative Rapidshare Search Engines have been added because some of the initial sites have been deleted or added malicious software to their sites.
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4megaupload.com created by the same team as rapidlibrary.com very nice too
i dont think so
they are really rocks
yes, you are absolutely right. the entire process look like the same.
this is the best list
http://www.kucau.net/wp/2007/10/18/ultimate-list-of-37-search-engines-to-hunt-files-on-rapidshare-and-other-filesharing-sites/
I like to use this one:
www.filescoop.net
Simple and neat.
I’ve translated this article in italian here http://www.fuscusager.it/BrownPress/Il-Tuo-Pc-Marrone/Cercare-su-rapidshare-con-motori-di-ricerca.html
is the way I did it ok for you or not?
I ask that because I’d like to translate at least another pair of articles if I can.
Huge database, good search, regular updates.
FREE premium account bonuses!
http://www.oneclickfiles.com
http://www.rapidshare1.com and http://www.rapidshare-searcher are the best, easy and powerfull
Rapid Library needs me to install Zango? Wth?
BlackTenshi I did not experience that. Where is it asking you to install it ? It’s mostly spyware or adware so be careful.
Thanks for the great list. This will be very helpful. I have tried using some of the parameters myself and received poor results. Can you suggest a set that works occasionally to supplement these fine sites? Thanks again
It seems RapidLibrary now requires Zango to be installed before you can get to the rapidshare links.. that’s very bad.
Zango is a nasty spyware/adware!
try searching google for zango, very bad reviews!
there is also www.filesearch.gr
Seems I’m getting the same thing from Rapidlibrary as well concerning installing Zango.
Someone I know is using it with Win98.
I have no intention of going to a site that asks you to install software that’s laced with Spyware.
I’am using http://www.oplahol.com is also very good, and fast.
The one currently returning the best results is http://www.RapidZilla.net/ Simple and user friendly: files are grouped by titles not just parts and parts …
My favorite rapidshare search engine is http://www.rsfind.com it’s the most powerful and easy to use.
http://www.rapidshareindex.com/
iT is also very good, and fast.
A MUST http://byakugan.altervista.org
Stay away from Rapidshare unless you want pay to ba a premium user. The site just delays and tricks.
Thank you for taking rapidlibrary down. Rapidlibrary is just a front for zangocash. Zangocash will Zango crash your browser!
http://www.rapidsharedata.com is another one
just found this one, seems to be good and legit (for now) filestube.com
rapidshare is good when you can access it,
i signed up for a premium account and when i can accces it is great, but half the time i cant even ping the website.so i wont be signing up for it again.
hello everyone, somebody told me that if i go to www.rapidshare.com i will be able to download a program for my blackberry curve, where i will be able to download it and i wil have video recording is that true? thanks
Great review, thank you!
One of the best rapidshare and MegaUpload Search engines in my opinion is www.xoogo.com
I love Rapidshare search engine
http://totme.com is the best Rapidshare search engine. No dead link, no password or content problems. I love it..
nice list but i think shareminer is another really good site to search files on rapidshare
One of the best I’ve used is http://www.rapidsharesearch.co.uk – dead links are pruned every hour and it’s not the usual ‘Powered by Google’ sponsored results that anyone can find using, err Google!
We are creating the largest Rapidshare search database. In 2 months we will have indexed more files than any other Rapidshare engine and we have scrubbing in place to ensure 95% of the download links are working. http://www.RapidShareBot.com