Category notes
What is in this category
This category collects blog platforms services and resources from the original old free online resources list. It includes 20 links with Wayback references, status notes, short descriptions, favicon badges when available, and live links when a current site is still useful. Example entries include Blogger, WordPress.com, LiveJournal, Xanga.
Era totals
1990s: 6 Early 2000s: 13 Mid-2000s: 1
Status totals
Active or preserved: 5 Defunct or closed: 12 Changed over time: 3
Service links
Free Blog Platforms directory
Use the cards for quick browsing or the table for a compact full list. Older, changed, or closed services open through Wayback first.
20 links showing
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Blogger is a blog platforms entry from the 1990s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.
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WordPress.com is a blog platforms entry from the Early 2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.
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LiveJournal is a blog platforms entry from the 1990s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.
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Xanga is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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TypePad is a blog platforms entry that changed from its original free-web era form. The Wayback link is the best primary reference for old versions.
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Blogsome is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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Tumblr is a blog platforms entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.
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Diaryland is a blog platforms entry from the 1990s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.
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Weblogger is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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Blogs.com is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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BlogDrive is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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MyBlogSite is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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Tripod Blogs is a blog platforms entry that changed from its original free-web era form. The Wayback link is the best primary reference for old versions.
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Angelfire Blogs is a blog platforms entry that changed from its original free-web era form. The Wayback link is the best primary reference for old versions.
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BlogEasy is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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JournalSpace is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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Blog-City is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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Thoughts.com is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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FreeBlogIt is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
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Blogster is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.
Compact table
All Free Blog Platforms entries
| Icon | Service | Description | Main link | Era | Status | Archive | Archive target |
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Blogger | Blogger is a blog platforms entry from the 1990s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. | Live | 1990s | Active or preserved | Wayback | blogger.com |
| WordPress.com | WordPress.com is a blog platforms entry from the Early 2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. | Live | Early 2000s | Active or preserved | Wayback | wordpress.com |
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| LiveJournal | LiveJournal is a blog platforms entry from the 1990s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. | Live | 1990s | Active or preserved | Wayback | livejournal.com |
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| Xanga | Xanga is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Early 2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | xanga.com |
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TypePad | TypePad is a blog platforms entry that changed from its original free-web era form. The Wayback link is the best primary reference for old versions. | Archive | Early 2000s | Changed over time | Wayback | typepad.com |
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Blogsome | Blogsome is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Early 2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | blogsome.com |
| Tumblr | Tumblr is a blog platforms entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. | Live | Mid-2000s | Active or preserved | Wayback | tumblr.com |
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Diaryland | Diaryland is a blog platforms entry from the 1990s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. | Live | 1990s | Active or preserved | Wayback | diaryland.com |
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Weblogger | Weblogger is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | 1990s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | weblogger.com |
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Blogs.com | Blogs.com is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Early 2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | blogs.com |
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BlogDrive | BlogDrive is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Early 2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | blogdrive.com |
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MyBlogSite | MyBlogSite is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Early 2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | myblogsite.com |
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Tripod Blogs | Tripod Blogs is a blog platforms entry that changed from its original free-web era form. The Wayback link is the best primary reference for old versions. | Archive | 1990s | Changed over time | Wayback | tripod.lycos.com |
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Angelfire Blogs | Angelfire Blogs is a blog platforms entry that changed from its original free-web era form. The Wayback link is the best primary reference for old versions. | Archive | 1990s | Changed over time | Wayback | angelfire.lycos.com |
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BlogEasy | BlogEasy is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Early 2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | blogeasy.com |
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JournalSpace | JournalSpace is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Early 2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | journalspace.com |
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Blog-City | Blog-City is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Early 2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | blog-city.com |
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Thoughts.com | Thoughts.com is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Early 2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | thoughts.com |
| FreeBlogIt | FreeBlogIt is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Early 2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | freeblogit.com |
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| Blogster | Blogster is a blog platforms entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. | Archive | Early 2000s | Defunct or closed | Wayback | blogster.com |