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Vikidia
Rennes, France
What it is
Vikidia is a free collaborative online encyclopedia on the web, primarily designed for readers and contributors aged 8–13. Anyone can read articles or improve their text, layout, and organization, regardless of age. Articles are expected to be verifiable and neutral, with language and presentation suited to that audience. People may edit anonymously or create an account, and earlier versions are saved so changes can be recovered. Content may be copied, modified, and distributed under CC BY-SA 3.0 and GNU licenses when attribution and the same license are retained. Vikidia welcomes school projects and gives teachers and students guidance, examples, and contact details. Its legal information says children are not asked for real names and registration email is used only for technical purposes. The Vikidia association, a French non-profit, owns and maintains the site, accepts donations, and operates without advertising. Help is available through The Scholar page, chat, Discord, and IRC. Founded in 2006, Vikidia is headquartered in Rennes and says OVH hosts it.
For and against
For
- Free web encyclopedia
- Content aimed at ages 8–13
- Anyone can contribute
- Saved revisions allow recovery
- No advertising according to the association
Against
- Content is primarily aimed at ages 8–13
- Users contribute to articles themselves
- Registration email is used for technical purposes
The verdict
Vikidia combines an age-focused encyclopedia with open editing, revision recovery, and licenses that permit reuse with attribution. Its school-project guidance and non-profit, ad-free operation may appeal to educators and families.
Who it suits
Vikidia suits children ages 8–13, families, educators, and contributors seeking an encyclopedia with age-appropriate presentation. It also supports school projects and open participation by anonymous or registered editors.
Plans and prices
Free
Free online encyclopedia · Anyone can read and contribute
Read 9 Oct 2026 · en.vikidia.org
On the record
- Content principles
- Articles should be verifiable, neutral, and appropriate in language and presentation for ages 8–13.en.vikidia.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Editing
- Users can contribute anonymously or create an account, and previous article versions are saved so changes can be recovered.en.vikidia.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Education
- Vikidia welcomes school projects and provides teachers and students with project guidance, examples, and contact information.en.vikidia.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Funding
- The association says it accepts donations and operates without advertising.en.vikidia.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Hosting
- Vikidia says it is hosted by OVH.en.vikidia.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- License
- The content can be copied, modified, and distributed under the terms of the CC BY-SA 3.0 and GNU licenses, with attribution and the same license retained.en.vikidia.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Organization
- The site is owned and maintained by the Vikidia association, a non-profit organization under French law.en.vikidia.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Participation
- Anyone, regardless of age, can improve its articles, layout, and organization.en.vikidia.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy and children
- The legal page says children are not asked for their real names, and any email provided at registration is used only for technical purposes.en.vikidia.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can ask contributors for help on The Scholar page and contact the community through its chat page, Discord, or IRC.en.vikidia.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- What it is
- Vikidia is a collaborative online encyclopedia primarily intended for readers and contributors aged 8–13.en.vikidia.org · read 9 Oct 2026
