About
Indie Wiki Buddy is a browser extension designed to help users discover and support independent wikis, providing an alternative to corporate-run websites dominated by ads. This extension is particularly useful for individuals seeking high-quality, community-driven information and wanting to promote self-determination and fewer ads. By using Indie Wiki Buddy, users can easily find and access over 600 quality, independent wikis across 20 languages.
Details
- Automatically notifies or redirects users to quality independent wikis when available, from platforms like Fandom, Fextralife, or Neoseeker.
- Filters search results in multiple search engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo, Brave, Ecosia, Startpage, Qwant, Kagi, and Yandex) to guide users towards independent wikis.
- Supports BreezeWiki, a service that renders Fandom wikis without ads or bloat, enhancing the reading experience when an independent wiki isn't available.
- Offers customizable settings, including the ability to toggle the extension on and off, set default behaviors for visiting wikis, and choose how to handle search engine results.
- Allows users to configure settings per-wiki for a personalized experience.
- Includes options for desktop notifications when redirected to an indie wiki or B