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Life & fun · August 27, 2013

BitBalloon, insta-deployment of static sites with forms that just work

Drag and drop a folder, zip file, or single HTML file to publish a website instantly — no account required. Get a live, shareable link in seconds.

BitBalloon, insta-deployment of static sites with forms that just work launched on August 27, 2013 with 24 votes, #50 of 475 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 13 years on.

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BitBalloon lets users publish static websites instantly by dragging and dropping a folder, zip file, or HTML file without creating an account. The service generates a live, shareable link within seconds. It handles forms automatically, making it straightforward for anyone to deploy and share websites quickly. The platform requires no setup or configuration steps before going live.

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