WiiChan

Wiichan (specifically the instance at no.wiichan.uwu.mx) is a unique community project that serves as a tribute to the Nintendo Wii. It is famous in niche circles for its technical novelty: it is hosted on an actual, physical Nintendo Wii console. Currently, 1-2026, posting throws an error and it seems there is no new content since ~2020. 1. Key Dates and Registration Initial Launch: The site first "showed up" in August 2019. The project was officially announced by its creator, a developer known as sardach, on August 9, 2019, on subreddits like r/linux and r/wii. Domain Registration: While uwu.mx is a larger domain service often used for personal projects, the wiichan.uwu.mx subdomain was active starting in August 2019. Wayback Machine: The first captures of the site appeared shortly after its launch in August 2019. Re-launch: The site gained a second wave of attention in April 2020, when it was moved or "brought back to life" with a sync-replica on a VPS to handle the slow speeds of the original Wii hardware. 2. What is the site? Wiichan is an anonymous imageboard (or textboard, depending on the board) modeled after the 2channel/4chan style of forums. The Hosting Hardware: Its primary claim to fame is that the original instance is hosted on a real Nintendo Wii console modded to run Debian GNU/Linux. Because the Wii has very limited hardware (PowerPC architecture and low RAM), the site is famously slow, which the creator notes as part of the "real Wiichan experience." The Content: The site functions as a gathering place for Nintendo Wii enthusiasts, homebrew developers, and "Small Web" fans. It often features a splash screen that mimics the iconic Wii Health and Safety warning screen. Subdomain ("no."): The no. prefix in no.wiichan.uwu.mx likely stands for Node (as in Node 0 or Node 1) or is a reference to the site's "no-image" or "news" board capabilities, which are optimized for the original Wii's limited Opera browser. 3. What does the name mean? The name follows a traditional internet naming convention: Wii: Refers to the Nintendo Wii, the console the site is dedicated to and hosted on. Chan: Short for "channel," the standard suffix for imageboards (derived from 2channel). uwu.mx: The .mx top-level domain indicates the creator is based in Mexico. The uwu part is a reference to the popular "uwu" emoticon (representing a cute or "happy" face), common in anime and internet subcultures. Wiichan: Effectively translates to "The Wii Imageboard." Images from 1-2026

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13chan – Dead

Specific historical information about https://13chan.net/ such as its exact founding date, wasn't readily available in the search results. However, based on the site's own description, 13chan presents itself as a personal image-based bulletin board focused strongly on user privacy and freedom. Its most distinguishing feature compared to a site like 4chan is its primary operation as a Tor hidden service, meaning users typically need the Tor Browser to access it, emphasizing anonymity and making it harder to trace. 13chan.net Imageboards Here is the list of imageboards found on 13chan.net, as of 5-4-2025: /g/ - Technology /x/ - Paranormal /a/ - Anime & Manga /pol/ - Politically Incorrect /b/ - Random /v/ - Video Games /h/ - Hentai Marked dead 9/2025 - Service Suspended

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Soyjak.party

Soyjak.party, (or just "The party") is an imageboard dedicated to the creation, posting, and sharing of soyjaks. As the site has grown, its expanded to encompass many other topics as well. Please read the rules before posting. Serving 6,547,382 posts!Soyjak.st (the current domain for Soyjak.party, also known as The Sharty) is a major anonymous imageboard dedicated to the "Soyjak" meme culture and serves as the primary spiritual successor to 4chan’s defunct /qa/ (Question & Answer) board. 1. Key Dates and Registration Original Launch: The site was first launched as soyjak.party on September 20, 2020, by a pseudonymous 4chan user known as Soot. Current Domain Registration (soyjak.st): The .st domain was registered on September 26, 2024. The community migrated to this TLD (and others like .soy) following various hosting and domain stability issues with the original .party extension. First Wayback Machine Capture: While the original site has captures dating back to late 2020, the first captures for the soyjak.st URL appeared in October 2024, shortly after the domain was activated. 2. What is the site? Soyjak.st is a "Boutique Chan" that focuses almost exclusively on the creation, iteration, and "variant" posting of Soyjaks (MS Paint-style edits of the Wojak meme). The /qa/ Refugee Crisis: The site saw a massive influx of users in late 2021 after 4chan's administration permanently closed the /qa/ board. These users brought with them a specific, fast-paced, and highly ironic posting style known as "Soyspeak." Ownership History: The site has changed hands several times, often marked by community drama. Ownership transitioned from Soot (founder) to Kuz (2022), then to Doll (2023), Froot (August 2023), and is currently managed by an administrator known as Quote. Culture: The site is known for its highly insular slang (e.g., "gem," "coal," "chud," "brimstone") and a philosophy of "total soyjak victory." It has gained notoriety for its involvement in various internet "raids" and its antagonistic relationship with mainstream social media. 3. What does the name mean? Soyjak: A portmanteau of "Soy" (referring to the "soy boy" pejorative for a perceived lack of masculinity) and "Wojak" (the original Polish internet character). It refers to the specific caricatures of over-excited or distraught men used to mock modern internet consumers. st: The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for São Tomé and Príncipe. Like many niche sites, it was likely chosen for its brevity and availability as a "safe" harbor for controversial content. The Sharty: A common community nickname for the site, which is a portmanteau of "Soyjak" and "Party." Screenshot from 7-20-2022 Marked dead 8-16-2023 marked back 12-24-23 screenshot below: Homepage from 1-2026

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Wapchan

wapchan is an imageboard that tries to go for a "classic net" feel through regular streams, game nights, and more. we're mostly focused around retro anime and manga, but we have some other boards as well. we also have a radio station, a IRC server, a BBS and much more! forget the soulless modern web and get comfy, friend. 1. Key Dates and Registration Domain Registration: The domain wapchan.org was first registered on December 30, 2021. Launch: According to the site’s own welcome message, it officially launched on New Year’s Day, 2022. First Wayback Machine Capture: The Internet Archive first captured the site on January 4, 2022, shortly after its debut. History: The site was created to fill a niche for fans of "Retro Anime" who felt that modern imageboards had become too focused on contemporary seasonal shows or toxic discourse. It is managed by a developer known as figamin. 2. What is the site? Wapchan is a community-run imageboard with a specific focus on pre-2000s anime and manga. Fandom Focus: It is most famous for its "Rumic World" board, which is dedicated to the works of legendary manga artist Rumiko Takahashi (creator of Urusei Yatsura, Ranma ½, and Inuyasha). The "Wholesome" Angle: Unlike many imageboards known for hostility, Wapchan has a dedicated "Random Acts of Kindness" board (/kind/) and explicitly promotes a more polite, hobbyist-focused atmosphere. Aesthetics: The site uses a "Web 1.0" visual style, featuring 8-bit graphics, MIDI-style music via a built-in radio station, and an interface that mimics the early 2000s internet experience. It even includes a "WAP" (Wireless Application Protocol) optimized version for older mobile devices. 3. What does the name mean? The name is a clever double-reference: Wapanese: The site’s official FAQ states that Wapchan is short for "Wapanese Channel." "Wapanese" (a portmanteau of Wannabe-Japanese) was the original internet slang term for a Western fan obsessed with Japanese culture before the word "Weeaboo" was coined on 4chan in 2005. WAP: The name also plays on Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), the standard used for mobile internet in the late 90s and early 2000s, fitting the site's retro-tech theme. Chan: The standard suffix for imageboards. 6/30/2023 screenshot after major updates 12-11-23 marked dead 12-16-23 its back! Images 1-2026

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Wizard Chan

Wizardchan is a Japanese-inspired imageboard for male virgins to share their thoughts and discuss their interests and lifestyle as a virgin. The name of our website is inspired by the wizard meme, which refers to someone who has maintained his virginity past the age of 30. In contrast to other imageboards, Wizardchan is dedicated exclusively to people who have no sexual experience. Feel free to share your thoughts with fellow virgins, but remember to read the rules and the FAQ before posting. Current Boards as of 2/16/22: [ wiz / dep / hob / lounge / jp / meta / games / music ] [ all ] Wizard Chan 2-16-22 1-2026 Wizchan (currently at wizchan.org, originally wizardchan.org) is a niche imageboard with a somber history and a very specific target demographic. 1. Key Dates and Registration Original Domain (wizardchan.org): The community first "showed up" in late 2012. The original domain, wizardchan.org, was registered on October 15, 2012. Current Domain (wizchan.org): The shorter domain wizchan.org was registered on December 23, 2013, often serving as a fallback or primary hub during various periods of the original site's instability. First Wayback Machine Capture: The Internet Archive first crawled the original site on November 8, 2012. At that time, it was already established as a forum for "wizards." Launch: The site was officially launched in October 2012. It gained significant internet notoriety when Fredrick "Hotwheels" Brennan (who later founded 8chan) took over as administrator in early 2013 before famously resigning later that year. 2. What is the site? Wizchan is an imageboard dedicated to a specific internet subculture of adult male virgins who identify as "Wizards." The Demographic: The site is strictly for men who have never had sexual or romantic relationships. It is known for being a "safe space" for this demographic to discuss their lives without judgment from the outside world (whom they refer to as "normals" or "normies"). The Content: Unlike many other anonymous boards that are chaotic or aggressive, Wizchan is often characterized by a "doomer" aesthetic—heavy discussions on depression, social isolation, and loneliness—interspersed with hobbies like anime, philosophy, and creative writing. Rules: The site has historically maintained a strict rule against non-virgins participating. A famous piece of site lore involves the founder, Fredrick Brennan, stepping down because he lost his virginity, which made him "unfit" to lead the community under its own bylaws. 3. What does the name mean? The name is a combination of two terms common in imageboard culture: Wiz / Wizard: This refers to a popular Japanese internet meme (and common trope in anime like Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai) which claims that if you remain a virgin until the age of 30, you will gain magical powers and become a "Wizard." The community adopted this tongue-in-cheek term to turn a source of social shame into a shared identity. Chan: Short for "channel," the standard suffix for imageboards (derived from 2channel and 4chan). Wizchan: Effectively translates to "The Wizard Imageboard." 4. History and Context Wizchan is often cited in internet history as one of the "depressing corners" of the web, but it is distinct from "incel" boards in its traditional…

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22Chan

22Chan was made as an alternative to 4chan by people who were tired of the endless pornposting and low quality content. The current list of boards is below: /all/ - Overboard /a/ - Anime & Manga /b/ - Random /cre8/ - Art & Creativity /meta/ - Meta /mu/ - Music /server/ - Server /vg/ - Video Games /www/ - Internet History & Culture /yu/ - Feelings /sewers/ - Sewers /f/ - Flash /mp3/ - MPEG Audio Layer-3 News on 4/19/22, the owner is shutting down the site. Discussion on livechan sounds promising that it will be relaunched soon so I will keep it listed on AllChans for now. The /b/ is still working today. The rest look to be 404. screenshot of 22chan on 4/28/2022 Marking as dead 11-30-2022 It has been going to a cloudflare 404 page for a few weeks now. RE-added 5-5-23 screenshot above is from this date. 12-12-23 screenshot 5-4-2025 screenshot

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