Conworlds:Independent Wiki Federation
IWF logo | |
Abbreviation | IWF |
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Founder | M3W |
Type | Interwiki alliance |
Purpose | Fostering community between independently operated wikis focused on lifestyle, gaming, and entertainment |
Membership |
18 (active); 1 (former)
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Directors |
M3W kate aces |
Website |
indiewikifederation |
The Independent Wiki Federation (IWF) is an interwiki alliance comprising likeminded, independently operated wikis and wiki farms. Founded in 2023, the IWF was founded to create a thriving community of independent wikis and to develop a network for high-expertise, technical support, free exchange of information, collaboration, and innovation.
The Constructed Worlds Wiki joined as the IWF's 12th member on December 17, 2023. Fizzyflapjack is Conworlds' official representative to the IWF.
Background
The IWF vision is to build a thriving community of independent wikis by providing the access, support, resources, and the expertise needed to maintain high-quality, self-sufficient, and independent wiki communities. We believe an expansive, diverse network of independent groups will empower each other’s communities to share knowledge and information freely. We believe that providing access to centralized, comprehensive libraries of supporting resources is essential to realizing our vision. Therefore, the IWF strives to be a vibrant hub for collaboration, innovation, and learning; that is supported by a united and resilient alliance of wikis. We are confident this creates a more open, transparent, and accessible world of knowledge free of corporate control.
Timeline
From the IWF About page:
- The IWF was created on March 23, 2023 by M3w, Kate Aces, Theroyalrabite, Evalprime, and Vipzer.
- The IWF formally launches on September 5, 2023.
- Founding Org wiki members are Fallout Wiki, Final Fantasy Wiki, Kingdom Hearts Database Wiki, Sonic Archive, and Metal Gear Database.
- Founding Org wikifarm members are Amazing Wikis, Hypoverse, and Telepedia.
- WikiForge was removed from IWF membership on June 12, 2023 by unanimous vote.
- Hollow Knight Wiki joined on November 16, 2023.
- The Backrooms wiki moved to Telepedia on November 23, 2023 and gained automatic org membership.
- Staff members Vipzer and Rabite resigned on November 27, 2023.
- Constructed Worlds Wiki (Conworlds) joined on December 17, 2023.
- Jadusable Wiki joined on Febuary 3, 2024.
- The Backrooms wiki from Telepedia informally resigned membership on March 14, 2024.
- Wizardry Wiki joined on March 24, 2024.
- Founding Wikifarm member Hypoverse announced their shutdown on April 16, 2024.
- Tom Clancy Wiki joined on May 28, 2024.
- 100% Orange Juice joined on June 4, 2024.
- The Wandering Inn Wiki joined on July 17, 2024.
- Tolkien Gateway joined on July 22, 2024.
- The World Ends With You Wiki joined on September 7, 2024.
Members
Founding
- Independent Fallout Wiki
- Final Fantasy Wiki
- Kingdom Hearts Database Wiki
- Metal Gear Wiki
- Sanrio & Hello Kitty Wiki
- Sonic Archive Wiki
- Amazing Wikis (wiki farm)
- Telepedia (wiki farm)
Regular
- Hollow Knight Wiki
- Star Trek Online Wiki
- Constructed Worlds Wiki
- Jadusable Wiki
- Wizardry Wiki
- Tom Clancy Wiki
- Official 100% Orange Juice Wiki
- The Wandering Inn Wiki
- The World Ends With You Wiki
- Tolkien Gateway
Former
- Backrooms Wiki (part of the member Telepedia Wiki Farm, informally disaffiliated from IWF)
- Hypoverse (discontinued service on April 16, 2024)