Six Degrees of Wikipedia
Enter any two articles and get every shortest path of links between them, drawn as a graph you can drag.
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How to get the most from it
Six Degrees of Wikipedia sits in Wiki Rabbit Holes under Learn, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something clever, brainy and mesmerising.
About this category: Densely linked reference sites engineered — accidentally or otherwise — to make you click one more entry. The original rabbit holes.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Giving your brain a workout
- Watching something hypnotic for a while
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Six Degrees of Wikipedia: quick answers
Is Six Degrees of Wikipedia free?
Yes. Six Degrees of Wikipedia is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Six Degrees of Wikipedia?
No. You can use Six Degrees of Wikipedia without signing up for anything.
Does Six Degrees of Wikipedia work on a phone?
Not well. We file Six Degrees of Wikipedia as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Six Degrees of Wikipedia safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Six Degrees of Wikipedia take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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