You can now doomscroll Wikipedia like social media with a clever algorithm

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Want a social media experience similar to X or Threads, but with more focus on learning? Xikipedia makes that possible.

These days, it feels like everyone is constantly on their phones, following everything that’s happening. If you’re looking for a break from it all, Xikipedia could be just what you need.

Lyra Rebane launched Xikipedia on February 1st, a new web app that presents Wikipedia articles in a familiar social media feed, like those found on platforms such as X, Bluesky, and Facebook.

What’s great is you can start using it immediately – no signup required! Just visit the site, choose a few topics you enjoy, like video games or music, and the system will start showing you relevant content. You can also customize your selections later.

According to Rebane, the application downloads all necessary files at the start, allowing it to work offline for privacy. Once the page loads, you can disconnect from the internet, though images won’t be visible without a connection.

i made a version of wikipedia you can doomscroll

— Rebane (@rebane2001) February 1, 2026

New web app turns Wikipedia into a social media feed

So, I found this cool web app that basically grabs articles from Simple Wikipedia. What’s neat is it tries to figure out what I like based on what I click on, and then shows me similar stuff. The site says it does this with a really simple system – it’s not some fancy AI or anything! – and it doesn’t need to track what other people are reading to work, which is a big plus.

This tool works directly within your browser, so nothing you do is tracked or saved. When you close or refresh the page, everything starts fresh.

Organize content by topic and show your appreciation for quick summaries. Every like helps the system learn your preferences, so you’ll see more of what interests you – even related articles and broader subjects. Simply tap a summary to read the full story.

Rebane described how the algorithm ranks content based on user activity. It rewards posts with points for positive interactions: a like earns 50 points, clicking an article gets 75, and clicking an image gives 100. However, simply scrolling past a post reduces its score by 5 points.

Xikipedia might not become the next huge social network, but it’s a fun way to learn interesting facts – and could even help you on Jeopardy! It’s worth checking out if you enjoy trivia or just like discovering random information.

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2026-02-04 19:50