Discover privacy-respecting, interoperable, human-first websites

Curated profiles with verified trust signals. Every site is evaluated for privacy posture, data portability, feed control, and governance transparency.

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High-confidence sites endorsed by the community

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Kagi Search

https://kagi.com

published

Ad-free search engine funded by subscriptions

A paid search engine that aligns incentives with users, not advertisers. No ads, no tracking, high-quality results. Users pay $5-10/month for search that respects their attention and privacy.

Privacy No trackers Federation no Source partial
subscription No adtech
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Signal

https://signal.org

published

End-to-end encrypted messaging with minimal metadata

A messaging app built by a nonprofit foundation. End-to-end encryption for all messages by default. Minimal metadata collection. Open source client and server. Funded by donations, not data.

Privacy No trackers Federation no Source yes
donation No adtech
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Obsidian

https://obsidian.md

published

Local-first knowledge base with markdown files

A knowledge management tool that stores notes as plain markdown files on your local filesystem. No lock-in by design: your notes are yours, stored in folders you control. Plugins extend functionality. Optional paid sync service.

Privacy No trackers Federation no Source partial
freemium No adtech
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Mastodon

https://joinmastodon.org

published

Decentralized social networking via ActivityPub

An open-source, federated social network. No ads, no tracking, no algorithmic feed by default. Users choose their server (instance), each with its own moderation policies. Supports account migration between instances.

Privacy No trackers RSS yes Federation yes Source yes
donation No adtech
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Bear Blog

https://bearblog.dev

published

No-nonsense, privacy-first blogging platform

A blogging platform focused on writing. No trackers, no JavaScript bloat, no ads. Supports custom domains, RSS, and clean typography. Built by a solo developer with a clear philosophy: writing should be the focus.

Privacy No trackers RSS yes Federation no
freemium No adtech
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omg.lol

https://omg.lol

published

Personal web presence platform: profile pages, pastebin, status log, email forwarding, Mastodon address. Playful and privacy-respecting.

Privacy No trackers RSS yes Federation partial Source yes
subscription No adtech

What We Evaluate

Every site is assessed across four trust dimensions

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Privacy

Tracker posture, adtech presence, account requirements, data deletion support, and cookie policies.

I

Interoperability

RSS feeds, federation support, data export, API availability, and open protocol adoption.

H

Human-First

Chronological feeds, algorithmic transparency, accessibility, and user-respecting design patterns.

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Governance

Moderation transparency, content policies, appeals processes, and business model sustainability.