WikiTok
Wikipedia articles served as a vertical swipe feed, which is either a public service or the end of civilisation.
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How to get the most from it
WikiTok sits in Portals & Directories under Weird, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- Open it on your phone; that is where it works best.
- 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 brainy and mesmerising.
About this category: The other directories, random buttons and curated indexes. We are one of these; it would be dishonest to pretend the others are not worth your time.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Giving your brain a workout
- Watching something hypnotic for a while
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
WikiTok: quick answers
Is WikiTok free?
Yes. WikiTok is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use WikiTok?
No. You can use WikiTok without signing up for anything.
Does WikiTok work on a phone?
Yes — WikiTok is at its best on a phone.
Is WikiTok safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does WikiTok take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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