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Is this the end for RapidGator?

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 15 May 2012 3:17 User comments (3)

Is this the end for RapidGator? RapidGator.net, one of the largest cyberlockers out there, has been shut down.
After January's demise of MegaUpload, RapidGator was the fastest growing of the cyberlockers that vied for the market share left behind.

In four months, the site gained over 5 million users. In Alexa ratings (of traffic), the site exploded from the 100,000th most popular site on the Web to 287th as of last week.

As of today, however, users cannot reach the site, thanks to a dispute with their Web host: "Our hoster have suspended our account. We are working on possible solution."

It is unclear what the issues are, and whether the cyberlocker is looking for a new host. Back in February, the site was blocked by PayPal and they said they were shutting down but instead decided to stay open.

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3 user comments

114.7.2012 13:33
karl5050
Unverified new user

hallo das ist schön

214.7.2012 13:43

Wie geht's.
Was ist los.

320.1.2013 09:26
deafter59
Unverified new user

Either reinstate me or refund me!!

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