OldWiki is an open-source project built for wikipedia readers who prefer the classic interface.

Does OldWiki have a free plan?

Yes — OldWiki is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.

Is OldWiki still active?

Unverified. OldWiki has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to OldWiki?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Old Wiki, Old Wiki Redirect, and Legacy Wikipedia.

Who develops OldWiki?

OldWiki is developed by weirdindiankid.

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OldWiki

Name: OldWiki
Author: weirdindiankid

github.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

OldWiki is an open-source browser extension and desktop-oriented project that brings back the older Wikipedia interface. It is intended for Wikipedia readers who prefer the classic layout and visual experience.

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Overview

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OldWiki sits in PulseGate's Browser DevTools & extensions category. It focuses on restoring the older Wikipedia interface for users who find the current design less suitable. It is built as an open-source project for wikipedia readers who prefer the classic interface. OldWiki is open source under the Open Source license. It runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Behind OldWiki is weirdindiankid, and it first shipped in 2023. Key capabilities include Classic Wikipedia interface, desktop support, and firefox extension.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Classic Wikipedia interface
Desktop support
Firefox extension
Open-source code

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddablemacOSWindowsLinux

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

Verified signals

HTTPSPrivacy Policy Terms of ServiceOpen SourceFree tierStore-verified publisher

Legal

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed16 Sep · 09:41 UTC
OldWiki verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about OldWiki

What is OldWiki?: OldWiki focuses on restoring the older Wikipedia interface for users who find the current design less suitable. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is OldWiki for?: OldWiki is an open-source project built for wikipedia readers who prefer the classic interface.
Does OldWiki have a free plan?: Yes — OldWiki is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does OldWiki run on?: OldWiki runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is OldWiki still active?: Unverified. OldWiki has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to OldWiki?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Old Wiki, Old Wiki Redirect, and Legacy Wikipedia.Old Wiki Old Wiki Redirect Legacy Wikipedia
Who develops OldWiki?: OldWiki is developed by weirdindiankid.
When did OldWiki launch?: OldWiki first shipped in 2023.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
License: Open Source
Built for: Wikipedia readers who prefer the classic interface
Model: Open source
Solves: Restoring the older Wikipedia interface for users who find the current design less suitable.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: oldwiki

Developer

weirdindiankid

Index record

Indexed: 16 Sep 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 16 Sep 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: oldwiki-github-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 16 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 16 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 16 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/weirdindiankid/oldwiki

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