A curated list of Usenet indexing sites for automation (Sonarr/Radarr) and manual browsing. Updated: Jan 2026
These are the heavy hitters. Most users should have at least one of these as their primary source.
| Name | Status | Type | Best For | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZBGeek | Open | Paid (Lifetime avail) | General Use | • Massive community • "VOG" (Very Old Geek) lifetime pass is great value • Excellent API reliability |
• UI is dated/cluttered • Occasional slow indexing compared to Ninja |
| DrunkenSlug | Invite Only | Freemium | Retention & Obscurity | • Finds older/obscure content others miss • Generous free tier (daily limits) • High-quality releases |
• Registration often closed • No lifetime option (Yearly sub) |
| NZBPlanet | Open | Freemium | Beginners | • Very user-friendly UI • Good "Built-in" calendar/popular lists • Lifetime option available |
• Content obfuscation de-coding is slightly behind Slug/Ninja • Free tier is limited |
| NinjaCentral | Periodic Open | Paid | Speed | • Currently the "Reddit darling" • Extremely fast indexing of new releases • Great de-obfuscation |
• Registration opens rarely (check r/usenet) • No free tier, strict rules |
Excellent secondary indexers to fill the gaps (404s) left by your primary.
| Name | Status | Type | Best For | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZBFinder | Open | Subscription | Audio & Quality | • Cleanest, most modern API • Strict quality control (no fakes) • Great for high-quality audio |
• No lifetime plan • Slightly more expensive year-over-year |
| DogNZB | Invite Only | Paid | Watchlists | • Feature-rich interface • Push functionality is top-tier |
• Expensive ($20+/yr) • History of downtime/API timeouts • Controversial past (revoked lifetimes) |
| AltHUB | Open | Paid | Budget Backup | • Very cheap "Unlimited" lifetime deals • Good "set and forget" backup |
• Smaller library than Tier 1 • Misses some obfuscated releases |
| NZB.su | Open | Paid | General Backup | • Reliable, long history • Good retention |
• "Middle of the road" performance • UI feels ancient |
Useful for manual searching, but often fail with automation (Sonarr/Radarr) due to lack of de-obfuscation.
- Binsearch: The classic raw search engine. Good for finding files if you know the exact cryptic filename. No registration required.
- NZBKing: Massive retention and raw index size, but minimal filtering. You will see a lot of spam/viruses here if you aren't careful.
- NZBIndex: Similar to Binsearch, simple and effective for manual raw searches.
- DrunkenSlug & DogNZB: Usually require an invite from an existing user.
- r/UsenetInvites: The dedicated subreddit for finding invites. Read their rules carefully; they are strict about offering/requesting correctly.
- Open Signups: Sites like NinjaCentral often open for 24 hours during holidays (Black Friday, May the 4th, Valentine's). Set an alert on r/usenet.
Disclaimer: I do not host or control these sites. Use a VPN and SSL connections when accessing Usenet.