Megaupload and its video arm Megavideo were among the busiest sites on the internet in 2010, hosting everything from legitimate file transfers to full seasons of pirated television. Free viewers hit Megavideo's infamous 72-minute limit and waited, or paid for premium.
- Domain in 2010
- megaupload.com
- Launched
- March 2005
- Founders
- Kim Dotcom
- Owner in 2010
- Megaupload Ltd (Hong Kong)
- Status today
- Shut down
What people used it for
- Uploading large files for others to download
- Streaming TV episodes embedded on link sites
Interface characteristics
- Bright, ad-heavy download pages
- Countdown timers before free downloads
- Premium upsells everywhere
Notable features
- 72-minute viewing limit on Megavideo
- Rewards for popular uploaders
What happened later
The US Department of Justice seized Megaupload and arrested its founders in January 2012.
Archived on the Wayback Machine
Archived pages open on web.archive.org (Internet Archive). They are historical captures, not part of this exhibit.
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