theindex.fyi
theindex.fyi
A maintained index of the indie web and small web directories, search engines and aggregators, with a note on which ones are still active.
Why it is useful
A directory of directories, which is handy when you want to explore the small web but do not know where to start. Marking inactive entries saves you from clicking dead links.
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