Wiby Search
wiby.org
Search engine for the old web — indexes only simple, hand-crafted websites without JavaScript or tracking.
Why it is useful
A deliberate counterculture to modern SEO-optimized web — search results are personal websites, hobby pages, and hand-coded projects from people who build for joy rather than traffic. The surprise button is a portal to internet nostalgia.
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