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WikiAlpha

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WikiAlpha was an independent MediaWiki-powered platform for creating and sharing information on various topics.[1] It launched in 2011 as an alternative to Wikipedia, with no strict guidelines for page creation.[2] The platform was designed to offer a more flexible space for contributors to share content freely.[3]

WikiAlpha
Type of site
Wiki
Available inEnglish
OwnerIndependent
URLWikiAlpha.org
AdvertisingNo
CommercialNo
RegistrationOptional
Users25,443
Launched2011
Current statusNo live
Content license
Public domain

WikiAlpha was created in 2011 to offer a less restrictive environment for content creation compared to platforms like Wikipedia. It allowed contributors to publish pages without strict notability or formatting rules. The platform remained active for over a decade before going offline on June 10, 2024.[4]

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References

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  1. "Statistics - WikiAlpha". web.archive.org. 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  2. "WikiAlpha:WikiAlpha is not Wikipedia - WikiAlpha". web.archive.org. 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  3. "What happened to Wikialpha? They have been down for..." BlackHatWorld. Retrieved 14-12-2024. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "WikiAlpha - WikiAlpha". web.archive.org. 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
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