Category notes
What is in this category
This category collects web directories 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 DMOZ, Yahoo Directory, LookSmart, Gimpsy.
Era totals
1990s: 16 Early 2000s: 4 Mid-2000s: 0
Status totals
Defunct or closed: 19 Active or preserved: 1
Service links
Free Web Directories 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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DMOZ is a web directories 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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Yahoo Directory is a web directories 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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LookSmart is a web directories 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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Gimpsy is a web directories 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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Zeal is a web directories 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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WebDirectory is a web directories 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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JoeAnt is a web directories 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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Go.com Directory is a web directories 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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Lycos Directory is a web directories 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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Excite Directory is a web directories 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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HotBot Directory is a web directories 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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WebWorldIndex is a web directories 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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StartingPage is a web directories 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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Google Directory is a web directories 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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WorldSiteIndex is a web directories 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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SiteGuide is a web directories 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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WebIndex is a web directories 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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LinkCentre is a web directories 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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Open-Directory is a web directories 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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WebDirectory.net is a web directories 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 Web Directories entries
| Icon | Service | Description | Main link | Era | Status | Archive | Archive target |
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DMOZ | DMOZ is a web directories 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 | dmoz.org |
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Yahoo Directory | Yahoo Directory is a web directories 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 | yahoo.com |
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LookSmart | LookSmart is a web directories 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 | looksmart.com |
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Gimpsy | Gimpsy is a web directories 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 | gimpsy.com |
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Zeal | Zeal is a web directories 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 | zeal.com |
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WebDirectory | WebDirectory is a web directories 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 | webdirectory.com |
| JoeAnt | JoeAnt is a web directories 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 | joeant.com |
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Go.com Directory | Go.com Directory is a web directories 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 | go.com |
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Lycos Directory | Lycos Directory is a web directories 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 | lycos.com |
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Excite Directory | Excite Directory is a web directories 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 | excite.com |
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HotBot Directory | HotBot Directory is a web directories 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 | hotbot.com |
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WebWorldIndex | WebWorldIndex is a web directories 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 | webworldindex.com |
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StartingPage | StartingPage is a web directories 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 | startingpage.com |
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Google Directory | Google Directory is a web directories 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 | directory.google.com |
| WorldSiteIndex | WorldSiteIndex is a web directories 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 | worldsiteindex.com |
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SiteGuide | SiteGuide is a web directories 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 | siteguide.com |
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WebIndex | WebIndex is a web directories 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 | webindex.com |
| LinkCentre | LinkCentre is a web directories 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 | linkcentre.com |
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Open-Directory | Open-Directory is a web directories 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 | open-directory.com |
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WebDirectory.net | WebDirectory.net is a web directories 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 | webdirectory.net |