Remotely – Secure, point-to-point alternative to cloud storage

Remotely is the simplest way to access all of the files on your Mac. Browse, view, search & download all of your files from anywhere!

Remotely – Secure, point-to-point alternative to cloud storage launched on October 6, 2016 with 8 votes, #1,797 of 3,690 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

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LaunchedOct 6, 2016

Launch day▲ 8 votestop 49% of 3,690 that month

Websitegetremotely.comonline, checked September 2026

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By the numbers

#1,797
of 3,690 launches in October 2016: 75%
of 2016's launches got fewer votes: 3×
the median launch of 2016 (3 votes): 162
launches landed the same day: 12%
of launches posted at 16:00 UTC reach 10 votes: 10 yrs
on, the site is still online (checked September 2026)

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