rimgo is a front end for Imgur with no JavaScript and no sign-up prompts.
No fully working public instance on 9 November 2026.
All 23 listed instances were rate-limited (HTTP 429), refused requests or ran a bot check. The table below lists what we tried. Tell us in the forum if you find one that works.
Checked on 9 November 2026 from two different networks, with the user agent of Safari on iOS 15.8 (the newest system for an iPhone 7). Talk about this guide in the Privacy Enjoyers board.
What it replaces
rimgo replaces the Imgur website for viewing images and albums. It does not host anything and does not allow uploads.
- Images and albums without JavaScript.
- No sign-up or app install prompts.
Instances on 9 November 2026
| Address | Result | Note |
|---|---|---|
| rmgur.com | loads | Start page only. |
| rimgo.bloat.cat | bot check | A JavaScript check runs first. |
| rimgo.canine.tools | bot check | A JavaScript check runs first. |
| imgur.artemislena.eu | bot check | Result differed between the two networks (bot check / down). |
Results: works = a real content page came back; bot check = a short JavaScript check runs before the site opens; loads = the start page opens, but a content page was not confirmed; moved = the address now forwards somewhere else; down = no answer. Public instances change often, so check the project's own instance list too.
How to use it
- Change imgur.com or i.imgur.com in a link to the instance domain.
| Normal address | Private address |
|---|---|
https://imgur.com/gallery/ID | https://rimgo.bloat.cat/gallery/ID |
On an iPhone 7 (iOS 15.8, Safari 15.6)
No JavaScript is needed for the pages, but most instances run a bot check first, which was not tested on an iPhone 7.
What you keep private, and what you do not
Imgur sees the instance's server instead of you. The instance you choose still sees your IP address and the pages you open, the same as any website does, so pick an operator you trust, or run your own copy. No guide here needs an account or an email address.
Run your own copy
- Source code: https://codeberg.org/rimgo/rimgo.
- Last code change seen on 2026-07-21.
- The README points to its install documentation.
Known problems
- Three of the four listed instances ran a bot check; rmgur.com did not return the test gallery.
Sources
- rimgo repository and README, read 9 November 2026.