What can you use the application for?
MediaFire is a file sending and hosting application. You can use it to send files to friends and to store files online.
What is the history and popularity of the application?
MediaFire launched around October 2006 and is currently one of the most popular websites around. Little is known about the company, perhaps they want to keep a low profile since some illegal content is shared through their application.
What are the differences to other applications?
The major difference of MediaFire compared to other file send applications is the focus on file sharing. After you upload a file, unlimited downloads are possible. But the nature of the site also means that files are much more public than you might want them to be. It requires an extra click to mark a file as private.
How does the application look and feel to use?
MediaFire has a responsive interface and a clear layout. Their upload screen is very visual and displays all the information you might want to know. One thing to pay attention to is that their upload speed is in bits while their upload status is in bytes.
How does the registration process work?
No registration is required to send a file, but you will need one to manage your files. It is a good idea to register if you want to set the profile of your files to private instead of the public default. Registration only requires an email address and password. After registration you can turn off the default newsletter in your preferences.
What does it cost to use the application?
MediaFire has advertisements on the website. They don't have any paid versions.
Who would you recommend the application to?
We recommend MediaFire only to people who want to share generic files with their friends. Don't send anything with this application that you don't want the world to see because by default all you uploads are set for public viewing.
