Can paste.zhd.app Carry the Legacy of Mozilla Pastebin?

When Mozilla shut down its popular Pastebin service, many developers and tech users felt like they had lost a trusted tool. Mozilla Pastebin was simple, clean, and secure — a perfect place to quickly share code, messages, or sensitive information.

But where there is a gap, someone often steps in.

That someone is Zahid, a Senior Software Engineer at SELISE and long-time user of Mozilla Pastebin. After hearing the news of its decommissioning, Zahid decided to build a replacement — paste.zhd.app — in just a few days.

A New Tool with Familiar Comfort

Paste.zhd.app is a fresh take on an old favorite. It follows the same principles that made Mozilla’s version popular: it’s fast, simple, and doesn’t try to do too much. The interface is minimal, making it easy for anyone to use without confusion.

But it’s not just a copy. Zahid’s tool adds small but important features:

• One-time read: Shared content can be viewed only once and then disappears, perfect for privacy.
• Password protection: You can lock your pastes with a password before sharing.
• Syntax highlighting: Programmers can enjoy color-coded code for better readability.
• Expiry settings: You can set your paste to expire after minutes, hours, or days.

These features are especially useful for developers, students, and teams who need a quick, private way to share content online.

Built with Passion

Zahid is not a big company or a startup team. He’s one person who saw a need and acted. That spirit of open-source and community-driven development is something many in the tech world admire — and it’s the same spirit that Mozilla once stood for.

What's Next?

The big question is: Can paste.zhd.app replace Mozilla Pastebin for good?

Only time will tell. But for now, it’s already gaining attention from former Mozilla Pastebin users. With more support, Zahid plans to improve the app further and keep it free for all.

In a world full of complex tools and bloated software, paste.zhd.app is a reminder that sometimes simple is best.