In this article, we look back at the rise, the unique "123" search culture it inspired, and the eventual sunset of a platform that defined an era of the internet. What Was Alluc?

While Alluc acted as a directory, (also known as GoMovies, GoStream, MeMovies, or 123movieshub) operated as a hosting and embedding service. Launched around 2015, it quickly rose to become one of the most-visited websites in the world.

: Alluc was one of the first major aggregators to provide extensive support for international cinema, making it a hub for non-English speaking audiences.

: A significant portion of Alluc’s database was curated by a dedicated community that reported broken links and added new ones.

While they operated differently, both sites played a pivotal role in how people consumed media online, ultimately becoming primary targets for copyright enforcement agencies like the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America).

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Both sites became high-profile targets for international law enforcement and the MPAA.