A curated list of websites of most types, that are libre, private, and light.
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Lightweight Website List
A curated list of websites of most types, that are libre, private, and light. Check out the sister repository, Lightweight Software List!
Confused about the meanings of sections in this project? Click here.
Want to see service providers for things like VPNs and e-mailing? Click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Privacy Score ranked?
By reading the Privacy Policy, and determining how invasive it is. For more information, click here
How about the Carbon Score?
It is ranked by checking the Carbon Score on Website Carbon.
Search Engines
| Name | Multiple Instances? | Carbon Score | Privacy Score | Libre? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mojeek 🇬🇧 1 | No | A+ | A+ | No |
| Brave Search 🇺🇸 1 | No | A+ | A+ | No |
| Marginalia 🇸🇪 | No | A+ | A+ | Yes |
Social Media
Instant Messaging Platforms
| Name | Multiple Instances? | Carbon Score | Privacy Score | Libre? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix | Yes | F | A+ | Yes |
| Revolt | No | A+ | A | Yes |
Microblogging Platforms
| Name | Multiple Instances? | Carbon Score | Privacy Score | Libre? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akkoma 🌐 1 2 | Yes | F | A | Yes |
| Mastodon 🌐 2 | Yes | F | A | Yes |
Link Aggregator Platforms
| Name | Multiple Instances? | Carbon Score | Privacy Score | Libre? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemmy 🌐 1 2 | Yes | E | A | Yes |
Photo Sharing Platforms
| Name | Multiple Instances? | Carbon Score | Privacy Score | Libre? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixelfed 🌐 1 2 | Yes | B | A | Yes |
Frontends
YouTube
| Name | Multiple Instances? | Carbon Score | Privacy Score | Libre? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piped 🌐 1 2 | Yes | B | A | Yes |
| Invidious 🌐 1 | Yes | A+ | A | Yes |
| Name | Multiple Instances? | Carbon Score | Privacy Score | Libre? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redlib 🌐 1 | Yes | F | A | Yes |
Code Hosting Platforms
| Name | Multiple Instances? | Carbon Score | Privacy Score | Libre? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codeberg 🇩🇪 1 2 | No | A | A+ | Yes |
| SourceHut 🇳🇱 1 | No | A+ | A+ | Yes |
| Disroot 🇳🇱 2 | No | A | A+ | Yes |
Chess Websites
| Name | Multiple Instances? | Carbon Score | Privacy Score | Libre? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lichess 🇫🇷 1 2 | No | A+ | A+ | Yes |
| Play Strategy2 | No | A | A+ | Yes |
Looking for other, slightly less recommended websites? Click here.
Looking for advanced websites? Click here.
License
This project is distributed under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Check the LICENSE file for more information.
