Wikiwand
Wikipedia with a readable layout, a proper contents sidebar and images that stop fighting the text.
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How to get the most from it
Wikiwand sits in Wiki Rabbit Holes under Learn, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- 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 useful and beautiful.
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 five-second distraction
- Getting something practical done
- Looking at something lovely
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Wikiwand: quick answers
Is Wikiwand free?
Yes. Wikiwand is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Wikiwand?
No. You can use Wikiwand without signing up for anything.
Does Wikiwand work on a phone?
Yes. Wikiwand works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Wikiwand safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Wikiwand take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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