Newsgroup Ninja
Newsgroup Ninja has been a Usenet provider since 2016, built around a straightforward single plan with 6,406 or more days of retention, 50 SSL connections, and unlimited download speed. Servers are distributed in the United States, Netherlands, and Germany. The annual plan is priced at $5.83 per month. No VPN or newsreader is bundled. Zero logs policy is maintained.
Go to Provider →Backbone
A Usenet backbone forms the physical "backbone" of the Usenet infrastructure, on which the actual newsgroups and files (binaries) are stored.
Backbone
Omicron
Server Location
Choose the server location closest to you. Users in the USA get the best speeds when the provider also has servers in the USA. For users in Europe, European servers are recommended.
Server
EU, USA
Jurisdiction and Privacy
Not only technical encryption protects your data, but above all the laws at the provider's location. There are massive differences here:
The US Risk (CLOUD Act & FISA): US companies are legally obligated to grant US authorities access to data. This applies even when servers are located in Europe. Many US providers advertise that they don't store logs. However, in the USA, authorities can force companies to activate surveillance for specific users retroactively – the company's promise is overridden by law.
The Advantage of EU Providers: In these countries, strict data protection laws (GDPR) apply. Government access is subject to high barriers and court orders. There is no automatic "reach-through" by intelligence agencies.
Privacy
Insecure
Abuse Procedure
A DMCA Notice is the formal notification from a rights holder to a platform that content infringes their copyright. Takedown refers to the subsequent action of the platform operator to promptly remove this content to avoid liability. The Notice is the trigger, the Takedown is the result.
Abuse
DMCA
Payment Methods
Whether PayPal, credit card or other options: Especially for international providers, the available payment methods differ. In the comparison, you can filter by this directly.
Payment Methods
PayPal, CreditCard, iDeal
Retention Time
Retention indicates how long posts remain available on the servers. Depending on the provider and backbone, this can vary greatly. If you value the longest possible availability, this filter is particularly useful.
Retention
12+ Years
Protection
If you want to try a provider first, plans with a trial period or money-back guarantee are ideal. This reduces the risk and makes getting started easier.
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
Trustpilot Ratings
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Trustpilot
Plans & PricingPlans & Pricing Compared
Unlimited Yearly
$ 69.96 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: binding plan
Unlimited Yearly
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$69.96 total
Duration: 12 months
Unlimited Monthly
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: binding plan
Unlimited Monthly
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
binding plan
monthly
All About Newsgroup Ninja
Newsgroup Ninja launched in July 2016 as a lean Usenet reseller built around a single proposition: high retention, fast speeds, and SSL security without bundled extras. The service offers 6,406 or more days of retention, 50 simultaneous SSL connections, and unlimited download speed. Servers are distributed across the United States, Netherlands, and Germany. The annual plan is priced at $5.83 per month, making it one of the more competitively priced options for the retention level offered. A monthly plan is also available at $7.99 per month.
Retention and Completion
Newsgroup Ninja advertises 6,406 or more days of article retention across both binary and text newsgroups, corresponding to over seventeen years of stored content. This figure is among the highest in the industry. The service describes its completion rate as industry-best, with third-party reviews commonly reporting around 99%. The underlying archive is maintained through a partnership with an established upstream Usenet provider, described on the service's website as one of the oldest and most reliable in the industry.
Connections and Speed
All Newsgroup Ninja accounts include 50 simultaneous SSL connections. Download speed is not capped; the service supports the full bandwidth available on the subscriber's internet connection. Newsgroup Ninja notes on its own support pages that the server address automatically routes connections to the nearest available location, distributing load across US, Netherlands, and Germany servers. Using all 50 connections is capable of saturating a high-speed fiber line.
Pricing and Plans
Newsgroup Ninja offers two pricing options: a monthly plan at $7.99 per month and an annual plan at $5.83 per month, representing a 27% discount compared to the monthly rate. Accepted payment methods include Visa and Mastercard, both debit and credit versions, as well as prepaid cards. No free trial is offered in the traditional sense, but a money-back period is available if the service does not meet expectations. No block accounts are offered; the service is subscription-only.
Privacy and Security
All connections at Newsgroup Ninja use 256-bit SSL encryption. The service maintains a zero-logs policy for Usenet access, meaning the provider does not record which newsgroups or articles subscribers access. While some logs are retained for billing, accounting, abuse detection, and analytics purposes, these are separate from content access logs. Newsgroup Ninja does not bundle a VPN; subscribers who want VPN protection for general internet traffic need to obtain that separately.
Target Audience
Newsgroup Ninja is explicitly marketed toward technically experienced Usenet users. The provider's support is limited to billing and account inquiries, leaving configuration of newsreader software, NZB clients, and automation tools to the subscriber. Beginners may find more user-friendly options at providers that offer setup assistance, bundled newsreaders, or integrated search. Experienced users who are comfortable configuring clients such as SABnzbd, NZBGet, or Newsbin Pro will find Newsgroup Ninja straightforward to set up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Newsgroup Ninja cost?
$7.99 per month on the monthly plan, or $5.83 per month on the annual plan (27% discount).
What is the retention at Newsgroup Ninja?
6,406 or more days of retention across binary and text newsgroups, equivalent to over seventeen years.
Does Newsgroup Ninja include a VPN?
No. Newsgroup Ninja does not bundle a VPN service.
Does Newsgroup Ninja include a newsreader?
No. Subscribers need to bring their own NNTP client such as SABnzbd, NZBGet, Newsbin Pro, or GrabIt.
Does Newsgroup Ninja offer a free trial?
No traditional free trial is offered. A money-back period is available if the service does not meet expectations.
Newsgroup Ninja is a straightforward choice for experienced Usenet users who want one of the highest retention levels available at a competitive annual price. The 6,406-day retention, 50 connections, and servers across three regions provide a strong technical foundation. The absence of a VPN, newsreader, or free trial makes it less suitable for beginners, but for users who already know how to set up an NNTP client, Newsgroup Ninja delivers core Usenet access at a well-priced annual rate.