What is Indie Wiki Buddy?
Indie Wiki Buddy is a browser extension designed to guide users towards quality independent wikis, as alternatives to corporate-run platforms like Fandom, Fextralife, and Neoseeker. When a user lands on a page from these larger networks, the extension can either alert them or automatically redirect them to an equivalent independent wiki, should one exist for the topic.
This extension also enhances search experiences on major engines such as Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, and others by filtering results, making it easier for users to discover independent wikis. Indie Wiki Buddy includes options for language preferences, supports over 600 wikis in 20 languages, and offers integration with BreezeWiki for a cleaner, ad-free browsing experience if an independent counterpart isn't available.
Features
- Automatic Redirection: Redirects users from Fandom, Fextralife, and Neoseeker to independent wikis when available.
- Search Engine Filtering: Filters or replaces search results to feature independent wikis on popular search engines.
- User Control: Offers customizable behavior per wiki, including alert, redirect, or disable options.
- Multi-language Support: Supports over 600 wikis across 20 languages with options for language fallback.
- BreezeWiki Integration: Provides ad-free viewing of Fandom wikis when independent wikis do not exist.
- Desktop Notifications: Notifies users when a redirect or alternative is provided.
- Per-wiki Settings: Users can individually configure redirection and alert preferences for each wiki.
Use Cases
- Redirecting users to ad-free, community-run wikis instead of corporate-owned platforms.
- Improving search results by spotlighting independent wiki options.
- Customizing wiki browsing experiences based on user and language preferences.
- Supporting wiki editors and readers who value independence and fewer ads.
- Offering a cleaner interface for Fandom content via BreezeWiki integration.
FAQs
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Why does Indie Wiki Buddy need access to so many sites?
The extension requests access to popular wiki platforms and multiple search engines to enable redirects, display banners, and filter search results, but it never stores or transmits user data. -
Where can I find a list of supported wikis?
A complete list of supported independent wikis is available via the 'list of wikis' link on the Indie Wiki Buddy website. -
How does BreezeWiki integration work?
When enabled, BreezeWiki renders Fandom wikis through a clutter-free, ad-free interface if an independent wiki is not available. -
Is Indie Wiki Buddy open source?
Yes, Indie Wiki Buddy is fully open source and its code is available on GitHub.
