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Miraheze

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What it is

Miraheze provides free wiki hosting on the web using MediaWiki. Hosted wikis do not feature ads, and administrators can configure almost every aspect through a self-service interface. Users can choose and configure more than 300 extensions and skins, add a custom domain at no charge, and use VisualEditor without a separate fee. Miraheze offers help from a team of MediaWiki experts. Its stated use cases include technology, games, entertainment, science, and education wikis. The service supports role permissions, revision history, media uploads, and API access. Miraheze describes its code as open source and links to its GitHub organization, whose profile identifies the WikiTide Foundation as operator. The Free wiki hosting plan costs nothing and includes hosting, 300+ extensions and skins, custom domains, and VisualEditor. Its privacy policy says registration and usage details may be collected.

Spec sheet

Intended users
Miraheze describes use cases including technology, games, entertainment, science, and education wikis.Read 30 Sep 2026 · miraheze.org
Privacy
Miraheze's privacy policy says it may collect registration details and usage information such as IP addresses, requested URLs, browser type, and request times.Read 30 Sep 2026 · meta.miraheze.org
Support
The site offers help from a team of MediaWiki experts.Read 30 Sep 2026 · miraheze.org
Ads
Miraheze says hosted wikis do not feature ads.Read 30 Sep 2026 · miraheze.org
Configuration
Wiki administrators can use a self-service interface to configure almost every aspect of their wiki.Read 30 Sep 2026 · miraheze.org
Custom domains
Wikis can use a custom domain for free.Read 30 Sep 2026 · miraheze.org
Extensions and skins
The site says users can choose and configure over 300 extensions and skins.Read 30 Sep 2026 · miraheze.org
Open source
Miraheze describes its code as open source and links to its GitHub organization.Read 30 Sep 2026 · mediawiki.org
Operator
Miraheze is operated by the WikiTide Foundation, according to its GitHub organization profile.Read 30 Sep 2026 · github.com
Service
Miraheze provides free wiki hosting using MediaWiki.Read 30 Sep 2026 · miraheze.org
VisualEditor
VisualEditor is supported out of the box for free.Read 30 Sep 2026 · miraheze.org

Plans and prices

Free wiki hosting Free Wiki hosting · 300+ extensions and skins · free custom domains · VisualEditor Read 30 Sep 2026 · miraheze.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free web-based MediaWiki hosting
  • No ads on hosted wikis
  • 300+ extensions and skins
  • Free custom domains and VisualEditor
  • Includes API access and revision history

Limits

  • Privacy policy allows collection of usage details
  • Configuration is administered through a web service
  • No free trial beyond the free plan

Who it suits

Miraheze suits people creating public or community wikis about technology, games, entertainment, science, or education. It is also suitable for administrators wanting extensive configuration without hosting fees or ads.

Verdict

Miraheze combines no-cost MediaWiki hosting with broad extension choices, custom domains, and built-in editing. Its privacy terms and hosted-service model should be considered before creating a wiki.

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