ByteStash
Pastebin and file storage service with a simple web interface. Supports syntax highlighting, optional user authentication and public sharing.
Maintained, but at a slower pace than the leaders in its category.
Commit activity more than 24% of tracked projects; popularity more than 54%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 2.5k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v1.5.12 · 19 Jun 2026 |
| Repo updated | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 |
| Built with | Docker |
Is ByteStash actively maintained?
ByteStash is under active development: 72 commits landed over the last 11 months, averaging roughly 6 commits a month in the most recent quarter.
The most recent tagged release, v1.5.12, is about 3 months old.
ByteStash ranks #12 of 25 in Pastebins, placing it mid-table for maintenance activity.
What ByteStash actually does
ByteStash is a self-hosted pastebin and file storage application featuring a straightforward web interface. It provides core functionality for text and file sharing, including syntax highlighting, optional user authentication, and public link generation.
Best fit: It suits individuals or teams who need a private, self-hosted alternative to public pastebins for sharing code snippets and small files.
Worth knowing: The software occupies a crowded category with many mature alternatives, meaning you should weigh its feature set carefully against more established tools.
Deployment notes
Because it runs via Docker, you will typically need to configure persistent volume mounts for stored data and set up a reverse proxy to handle TLS termination.
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