What is Binsearch?

Binsearch is a search service for Usenet, the same kind of thing as NZBIndex. Like Google is a search tool for the web, Binsearch looks up archives for Usenet forums and files. When you scan for a record on Binsearch, it just gives you results in the form of a NZB document. You can then utilize that NZB to download the records from a Usenet server. You should know that Binsearch does not host any files themselves, the files are hosted separately on Usenet servers. Binsearch just looks them up from these servers.

Why Use a Usenet Search Engine?

Perhaps, this is the question. Sure, Binsearch exists and you know what it is but why do you need it? Well, if you have any intentions of using Usenet, and want to find what you’re looking for, it will make your life easier. Even if you are using a client like SpotNet to look up message boards, they will not directly provide the NZB to you. Most likely, they’ll give you a link to one of these search engines where you can get the NZB.

And if you’d rather skip NZB files altogether, Easynews has its own search built into the account, you just search and download right in your browser. You can also use these search engines on their own. To do this, you can search for files directly on the search engine and select files to download directly from here.

Features and Highlights

Let’s take a closer look at Binsearch. You’ll find it at binsearch.info (see their website), it’s one of the best known free NZB search engines and it’s still running in 2026. People like it mostly for its speed. It is super quick to return results and get the user what they need.

NZB Creation

This is one of the main selling points for Binsearch. In other search engines, you would need to download multiple parts and use an NZB client to create an NZB. In Binsearch, you can create NZB files right off the platform. This removes quite a lot of hassle from the Usenet process, as it removes an additional step. Binsearch makes Usenet very independent, due to this feature

Secure Connection

Binsearch runs over https, so your searches aren’t sent in plain text.

Binsearch Retention

Retention is how far back a search engine can see. Binsearch used to go back about 1,100 days, but recent reviews say it only looks back about a year now, so older posts won’t show up. If you need to go further back, the search that comes with a provider account can see a lot more, UsenetServer keeps 6,652+ days of posts.

Watch Release Feature

This is a fun quirk that you get with Binsearch. It is basically a tracking feature for upcoming release. So, if there is a file that you are anticipating and need it the moment it comes out, this feature is for you. However, you need an account to use it. While not directly related to your Usenet provider’s pricing, it is a fun little feature to have.

Newsgroups on Binsearch

If you use Usenet, you will know that the real provision of content is through newsgroups. These are the file hosting services, so the more the newsgroups, the more the content, the more for you to choose from. Binsearch covers thousands of binary newsgroups and it lists the most popular ones so you can browse them.

Is Binsearch Free?

Last but of course not the least is the Binsearch pricing. Which is, free. Binsearch doesn’t charge anything. Ads pay for it. The advertisements are hardly noticeable or at the very least, bearable. They do not cause any interruption in using the website services themselves.

How to Use It

Step 1: Search for Your File

Using Binsearch is easy. To start off, go to Binsearch.info and you’ll see this page.

Yes, it looks like a webpage from the past but this part of the reason why it is super light and quick. They do not have any unnecessary graphics or gimmicks to make the engine look pretty, they are all about results.

As you can see, the main focus is on the search portion of the website. In the toolbar above you will see options for basic or advanced searching. We’ll stick to the basic search. The advanced search adds more fields to base result filtering on. In the search field, write what you are looking for and hit the “search” button. You can also set how many results show on a page and how many days back to search, but the defaults are fine for most people. For the radio buttons below these options, you may need to think a bit. If you are looking for a file that is fairly popular, then “search in most popular groups”. If your file is more on the exotic side then you may need to go with the latter option. I searched for “open office” and hit enter. The results I got are below.

Step 2: Pick Your Files

From these files you can easily work out which file is the one you are looking for. Once you have made this identification, click the check box on the right (there may be more parts than one to your file) and click the “Create NZB” button above.

Step 3: Download the NZB

This will trigger a download of .NZB files. Note, these are not the actual files you want to download but sort of links to download them. Your NZB downloader, like SABnzbd, opens the .NZB and downloads the actual files. Even if you pick several files, Binsearch makes one .NZB for all of them. As mentioned before, this is one of the best features of Binsearch.

Once the download finishes, your file will be in the folder you picked.

Binsearch vs UsenetServer Global Search

It is also valuable to compare Binsearch with another leading search provider-UsenetServer Global Search.

1⦁  Price: One of the most distinctive features in both services is the price. Binsearch is free, while UsenetServer Global Search comes with a paid account. But that also means no ads. Additionally, you even get Usenet Server and VPN services in your account purchase. You will need the Usenet server if you intend to use a client like Spotnet. You can also use the VPN to stay private online. So, both are at a tie here. It just depends what you are looking for.

2⦁ Retention: UsenetServer keeps 6,652+ days of posts, which is many times more than Binsearch can see. So if you are concerned with greater retention, UsenetServer is your best bet! Additionally, UsenetServer will also allow you to check if a file is still available right off their platform!

3⦁ NZB Creation: UsenetServer does not offer NZB creation itself but returns results in NZB as well as ZIP formats. With Binsearch the NZB is created dynamically so .ZIP is not available.

4⦁ RSS: While this may not be relevant to all, it should be pointed out that Binsearch has RSS feed support while UsenetServer does not. So if you are a regular user of RSS feeds then UsenetServer might not be suitable for you.

Which One Should You Use?

Whichever search service you use, UsenetServer Global Search and Binsearch are good at what they do. They offer services to different kinds of users. You can choose whichever you like, according to your requirements. Whether or not you are a novice or pro at using Usenet, then you will stumble upon a similar search engine at one point or another. So, it is best that you have a grasp on them. We can help you, just check out our Best Usenet Provider Review.

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What UsenetHub Was

UsenetHub launched in 2013 as a Usenet search and NZB indexing service. Its developers called it a “Usenet browser” rather than a search engine, because it showed thumbnail previews next to the results, so you could see what you were looking at before you grabbed the NZB. Like other Usenet search engines, it did not host any files itself. It only indexed what was already posted to the newsgroups.

What To Use Instead

You still have good options for searching Usenet. These are the ones we would point you at now.

Easynews

The closest thing to what UsenetHub was trying to do. You search and preview in your browser and download straight from the same place, with no newsreader and no NZB files needed. It costs $5.99 a month on our deal. Our Easynews review covers it properly.

UsenetServer Global Search

Search built into a UsenetServer account, so the search and the download come from the same provider. See our UsenetServer Global Search review.

Binsearch and NZBKing

If you only want free search, Binsearch and NZBKing both let you search Usenet binaries without paying anything. They are search only, so you still need a provider to download.

We compare all of them side by side on our best Usenet search engines page.

You Still Need A Usenet Provider

Whichever search tool you pick, it only finds the files. To actually download them you need a Usenet provider, which is a separate account. UsenetServer is the one we recommend most, at $5.99 a month for 12 months plus 3 free. If you would rather search and download in a browser with no newsreader at all, Easynews does both in one place.

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BinTube Review

BinTube is a Usenet service meant to provide an all-encompassing experience for Usenet users. ” Taking Usenet to the Next Level “The service has a single package that aims to provide many features, such as a newsreader as well as acting as a Usenet service provider. Some of the other items present include a download accelerator and a search function. By bundling the service provider with it’s extra features, BinTube contains everything you’d need to get started with your Usenet Experience!

Why do I need it?

If you’re new to Usenet you may be confused by all of the terms being thrown around in the start, so here is an attempt to clarify it a bit. A Usenet Provider is the primary server which allows access to files stored on Usenet. If you don’t have a service provider, which has copies of all of the files uploaded to Usenet, you cannot access anything on Usenet. In addition to a service provider, you will need a newsreader, a program that has the ability to read articles from newsgroups on Usenet, via the NNTP protocol. The content of these articles can include text, images and files known as binaries, as well as many other formats. In addition to these, it is highly recommended to have either an indexer or a Usenet search engine to make navigating and searching through Usenet easier.

BinTube acts as both a service provider and a search engine, in addition to having a newsreader software for subscribers. This means that it would be perfect for someone looking to get acquainted with how Usenet works without having to deal with all of the trouble of making sure everything is compatible. BinTube Usenet Service has everything you are looking for in a Usenet Provider.

Features and Highlights

A BinTube subscription gives you access to BinTube Ultimate, a Usenet reader that was first created in 2007 and has since evolved into quite a complicated piece of software. One of the unique features of the Usenet reader application is the ability to stream images and  directly from the application while it is still download. This is great for users to use without having to previously download the files. The UI of the software is also very user friendly and easy to grasp. The multi-tabbed browser makes it easier to look for multiple files at once, as well as compare search results for different keywords. Another nice feature is the addition of an OpenSearch implantation that allows users to search through many of the most popular Usenet search services without ever leaving the BinTube newsreader. It is available completely free to members of BinTube. The software also handles encoding and packing of files that are sent and received, as well as provide SSL for safer connections. NZB verification is also dealt with and if required, it automatically downloads and uses repair files, in an attempt to recover corrupted downloads.

The BinTube accelerator works with all Usenet clients and speeds up downloads through header compression. It has a download scheduler, download limiting and statistics. A real time bandwidth graph and per connection activity statistics are also viewable.

NZB Creation

BinTube Software also supports easy creation of NZB files using many different types of encoding. With just a single click, you can create a new NZB file for the particular download you need, and it will be generated according to your desired settings. You can also import NZBs created using other search engines to download using the BinTube service.

Retention and Completion

The BinTube Usenet service has a retention of more than 3850 days for both text and binary files. This number is close to some of the highest we’ve seen for any service provider, and it appears that they are making an effort to keep increasing the retention time by expanding their servers and storage space. In addition, the large server network means that BinTube can boast 99% completion. We certainly faced no issues with regards to completion. The service provider is quite clearly very reliable.

Newsgroups  Availability

There are over 120,000 newsgroup and the service boasts more than 99% completion of all newsgroups.

Pricing

BinTube only has a single tier of membership, which costs around 10.99$ if you get a monthly subscription. This membership tier allows the user unlimited download bandwidth, as well as the maximum speed available. There is support for up to 30 simultaneous connections in this package. If you are willing to get a longer-term subscription, the yearly cost can be brought down to 109.99$. This is a 16% reduction in cost, and brings the total monthly cost to 9.09$ per month. This service also includes SSL encryption by default, a service which some other providers charge extra for.

For those concerned with privacy, BinTube is a excellent option. Both the newsreader and the service itself feature SSL integration. In addition, the download accelerator can force SSL, even on other newsreaders. In addition, they provide secure and anonymous payment through Bitcoin, essential for anyone who is very concerned with privacy. It does not, however, come with a VPN, which you’ll have to get separately.

How to use BinTube Global Search

BinTube Global Search is very easy to use. To access, you should first make sure that you have a BinTube subscription, which is required to get access to search results. Enter your required search term in the search bar or set your filters and click the search button. You should be taken to the search results page where you can download the NZB file you need.

Conclusion

BinTube is a Usenet Service  meant to provide an all-encompassing experience for Usenet users. “BinTube Take Usenet to the Next Level. They have brought Usenet Access to the NextGen. For only $10.99 / month you will receive this incredible offer. BinTube offer includes Unlimited Usenet access, the next generation Usenet client with streaming capability, the best Usenet accelerator available and access to their Usenet search engine. No other Usenet service provides more value for your money! Try BinTube, you will never go anywhere else for your Usenet.

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What Is UsenetServer Global Search?

It’s a global Usenet search, which just means it looks through all the newsgroups at once instead of one group at a time. UsenetServer calls it their award-winning Global Search, and it’s included with every plan with no usage limits. It searches the posts on UsenetServer’s own servers. When you find what you want, it builds the NZB for you, so you can search Usenet and download in one place. Then you open that NZB in your newsreader and it pulls the files down from UsenetServer. If you’re new to all this, our page on what an NZB file is explains how they work.

Why Use a Usenet Search Like This?

Finding things on Usenet on your own is really hard. UsenetServer carries over 125,000+ newsgroups, and there are millions of posts in them. A search tool does the digging for you. Free sites like Binsearch are fine, but they only look back about a year now. Global Search looks through everything UsenetServer keeps, which is over 6,652 days of posts, so it finds a lot more of the older stuff. And since it comes with your account, there’s nothing else to sign up for or pay.

UsenetServer Global Search Features

It Makes the NZB for You

Most search sites make you download an NZB from them, or put one together yourself with another program. With Global Search you just tick the posts you want, add them to your cart and click Generate NZB. Everything you picked goes into one NZB file, which saves a lot of time.

Over 6,600 Days of Posts

How far back a search can look matters a lot. If a file was posted before that cut-off, it won’t show up at all. UsenetServer keeps over 6,652 days of posts, and the number goes up every day. That’s more than 18 years, compared to about a year on Binsearch.

Filters That Narrow It Down

You can search by subject, by newsgroup or by who posted it. You can also pick how far back to look and how many results show on each page. So if you know roughly when something was posted, you can cut the list down fast.

SSL on Every Plan

Every UsenetServer plan comes with SSL connections, so your downloads are encrypted. The yearly deal also gives you their VPN for free, and our UsenetServer VPN review covers that.

How Much Does It Cost?

Global Search doesn’t cost anything extra, because it comes with every UsenetServer plan. Through our link you get 12 months plus 3 free for $5.99 a month, which is 70% off. That plan has 55 connections and the VPN is free. If you’d rather go month to month, it’s $10 a month with 20 connections, and the VPN is $4.99 extra. There’s no free trial anymore. But they do have a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can still try it and get your money back if it’s not for you. You can see the UsenetServer plans here.

How to Use UsenetServer Global Search

These screenshots are from when we first reviewed it, so the pages may look a little different now.

1. First, sign up for UsenetServer and pick a plan. The longer plan is the better deal.

2. Once you’ve paid, log in to your UsenetServer account with your email and password.

3. On your account page, click Global Search at the top.

4. Type what you’re looking for in the Subject box. You can also fill in the group or the poster, pick how far back to look, and then hit Search.

5. We searched for Ubuntu. Tick the box next to each post you want and click Add Selected. That puts them in your NZB cart.

6. Open your cart with the button at the top right and click Generate NZB. You get one NZB for everything in the cart. The NZB isn’t the file itself, it just tells your newsreader where to find all the pieces.

7. Open the NZB in your newsreader, like SABnzbd, and it starts downloading. When it’s done, the files show up in the folder you picked. If you don’t have a newsreader yet, see our list of the best newsreaders.

UsenetServer Global Search vs Binsearch

Binsearch is the best known free Usenet search, so here’s how the two compare.

Price: Binsearch is free. Global Search is free too, but only once you have a UsenetServer plan. You still need a provider to download anything you find on Binsearch, though, so it pretty much evens out.

How far back it looks: This is the big one. Binsearch only goes back about a year now, while Global Search goes back over 6,652 days.

Making NZBs: Both of them let you make an NZB from what you find.

Account: Binsearch doesn’t need an account, and Global Search needs your UsenetServer login.

Our Binsearch review has more on it, and our Usenet search engine sites page compares the other options.

Is UsenetServer Global Search Worth It?

If you’re getting UsenetServer anyway, yes, because it’s free and it’s right there in your account whenever you need it. It isn’t as fancy as a paid indexer, and a lot of people use it alongside one of the best NZB sites. But for a quick search with years of posts behind it, it does the job well. Our UsenetServer review covers the rest of the service.

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