Newsgroup Ninja
Newsgroup Ninja is a simplicity-focused Usenet provider with a single plan: $7.99/month (or $5.83/month annually), unlimited speed, 50 SSL connections, and over 6,300 days of binary retention. 7-day risk-free guarantee. No newsreader bundle — built for users with their own setup.
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: One Plan, One Class — Usenet Without Distraction
Newsgroup Ninja follows a philosophy that consistently sets itself apart from the usual marketing complexity of many Usenet providers: a single plan, a clear pricing structure, and a focus on the essentials — high-quality, tier-1-level Usenet access, without add-ons that hardly anyone needs.
The provider's offering is deliberately tailored to experienced users who already have their own Usenet infrastructure: SABnzbd, NZBGet, Sonarr, Radarr, or similar automation tools. Newsgroup Ninja delivers the access — configuration is up to the user.
The Stealth Plan: One Package for Everyone
Newsgroup Ninja offers exclusively the Stealth Plan, in two billing variants:
- Stealth Monthly | $7.99 | Monthly
- Stealth Annual | $5.83 | Annually ($69.99/year)
The annual plan saves around 27% versus the monthly plan — a typical discount for prepaying the annual amount.
Both variants include identical features:
- Unlimited download speed
- 50 simultaneous SSL connections
- No data cap
Retention: over 6,300 Days — Over 17 Years
An outstanding feature of Newsgroup Ninja is its exceptionally long binary retention of over 6,300 days — equivalent to more than 17 years of stored binary newsgroup content. Some independent sources cite figures of 6,406 days or more, since retention grows daily. This puts Newsgroup Ninja in the same league as the industry's leading tier-1 providers.
High retention means not only access to old archives but also that articles, once uploaded, remain reliably retrievable over very long periods. For users who depend on complete newsgroup archives — for example for rare files or older releases — this figure is crucial.
Technical Infrastructure: Tier-1 Backbone
Newsgroup Ninja runs its service on a tier-1 backbone, positioning itself as a direct provider with no intermediaries. Tier-1 infrastructure means direct peering access to the central Usenet hubs — which translates into better completion, lower latency, and higher reliability.
Technical specs:
- Connections: 50 simultaneous SSL connections
- Encryption: SSL on all connections
- Speed: unlimited (no throttling)
- Data cap: none
7-Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Newsgroup Ninja offers a 7-day risk-free guarantee — anyone not satisfied within the first 7 days can cancel the service and get their money back. This isn't a long trial period, but it's enough to test connection quality, retention, and completion in your own environment.
No Newsreader Bundle — A Deliberate Design Choice
Newsgroup Ninja doesn't ship a bundled newsreader or add-on VPN. This is a deliberate choice: the service is designed for users who already know what they're doing. Anyone combining SABnzbd with Sonarr or running NZBGet on a home server doesn't need bloated packages — just reliable access to a good backbone.
Who is Newsgroup Ninja for?
Newsgroup Ninja is the right choice for:
- Experienced Usenet users with their own automation infrastructure (SABnzbd, NZBGet, Sonarr, Radarr)
- Users seeking maximum retention without compromise (over 6,300 days)
- Price-conscious subscribers willing to pay ~$6/month for high-quality tier-1 access
- Users who prefer a single, clear offer without tier confusion
Beginners who need step-by-step setup help or a bundled newsreader will find a better entry point with more beginner-friendly providers.
Verdict
Newsgroup Ninja offers a strong, clear product: tier-1 backbone, over 17 years of retention, 50 SSL connections, unlimited speed — at a fair price. Simplicity is both its strength and its limitation: those who know what they want will find their way quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many plans does Newsgroup Ninja offer?
Newsgroup Ninja offers exclusively a single plan — the Stealth Plan — in two billing variants: monthly for $7.99 or annually for $5.83/month ($69.99/year).
What is Newsgroup Ninja's retention?
Binary retention is over 6,300 days — equivalent to more than 17 years of stored binary newsgroup content.
Is there a trial at Newsgroup Ninja?
Newsgroup Ninja offers a 7-day risk-free guarantee. Anyone not satisfied can cancel within that period and get their money back.
Is a newsreader included with Newsgroup Ninja?
No. Newsgroup Ninja is designed for experienced users who use their own newsreaders (SABnzbd, NZBGet) and automation tools (Sonarr, Radarr).
What backbone does Newsgroup Ninja use?
Newsgroup Ninja runs its service on a tier-1 backbone with no reselling — direct access to the central Usenet hubs.