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Klexikon

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Spec score 7.6 #15 of 31 in Online Encyclopedias

What it is

Klexikon is a free German-language online encyclopedia written for children roughly 6 to 14 years old. Its editorial approach favors clear wording, short sentences and content suited to young readers. The project says Klexikon contains more than 3,500 articles, with a further 1,500-plus in MiniKlexikon, where the language is especially simple for beginning readers, German learners and children with additional learning needs. Articles use child-appropriate images from Wikimedia Commons, and the editorial guidance calls for at least one image per article. Some articles also include Tagesschau explanatory videos. The web site is available without a login; the project describes it as ad-free and says it does not collect personal data. Article text uses the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license, which requires attribution and the same license for reuse. Children may submit article requests, questions or error reports. Adults can apply to contribute by email and normally receive an account after an introductory course; new contributors must be at least 18. Klexikon also offers workshops for school classes with research tips and collaborative article improvement.

Spec sheet

Audience
The project describes its audience as children roughly 6 to 14 years old.Read 7 Oct 2026 · klexikon.zum.de
Integrations
Klexikon articles embed images from Wikimedia Commons and its about page mentions Tagesschau explanatory videos in some articles.Read 7 Oct 2026 · klexikon.zum.de
Headquarters
Berlin, GermanyRead 19 Oct 2026 · klexikon.zum.de
Founded
2014Read 28 Sep 2026 · klexikon.zum.de
Articles
Klexikon says it has more than 3,500 articles, with another 1,500-plus in MiniKlexikon, which uses especially simple language.Read 7 Oct 2026 · klexikon.zum.de
Child safety
Its editorial principles call for restraint in depictions of sex and violence and say content should be harmless and appropriate for children.Read 7 Oct 2026 · klexikon.zum.de
Contributions
Children can send article requests, questions, or error reports; adult contributors apply by email and normally receive an account after an introductory course.Read 7 Oct 2026 · klexikon.zum.de
Contributor limits
New contributors must be at least 18 to join the team, and each author may have no more than three drafts in the draft area at once.Read 7 Oct 2026 · klexikon.zum.de
Free reuse
Klexikon text is published under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license, and the site explains that reuse requires attribution and the same license.Read 7 Oct 2026 · klexikon.zum.de
Images
Articles use child-appropriate images from Wikimedia Commons, and the site says each article should have at least one image.Read 7 Oct 2026 · klexikon.zum.de
MiniKlexikon
MiniKlexikon provides articles in particularly simple language for beginning readers, German learners, and children with additional learning needs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · klexikon.zum.de
Privacy and access
The project says access is free without logins and describes the site as having no advertising or personal data collection.Read 7 Oct 2026 · klexikon.zum.de
Reading style
Its editorial principles call for clear, simple language, short sentences, and content suited to children.Read 7 Oct 2026 · klexikon.zum.de
School support
Klexikon offers workshops for school classes that include research tips and collaborative article improvement.Read 7 Oct 2026 · klexikon.zum.de
Support contact
The project lists [email protected] for questions, school workshop inquiries, and contributor interest.Read 7 Oct 2026 · klexikon.zum.de
What it is
Klexikon is a free German-language online encyclopedia written for children.Read 7 Oct 2026 · klexikon.zum.de

Plans and prices

Free access Free Free children’s encyclopedia in German · ad-free · no login required Read 7 Oct 2026 · klexikon.zum.de

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • More than 3,500 articles are available in Klexikon.
  • MiniKlexikon uses especially simple language.
  • Access is free and does not require a login.
  • The project describes the site as ad-free.
  • School workshops include research tips.

Limits

  • The encyclopedia is in German.
  • Adult contributors must be at least 18.
  • Reuse requires attribution and the same license.

Who it suits

Klexikon suits German-speaking children and young learners, including beginning readers and German learners who may benefit from MiniKlexikon. Teachers can also consider its school workshops and child-oriented reference material.

Verdict

Klexikon pairs a child-focused German encyclopedia with a simpler-language companion and school workshops. Its free, login-free access is straightforward, while reuse of its text comes with attribution and share-alike requirements.

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