Get answers about Wikipedia Search Tool - the fastest way to search Wikipedia's database of 6+ million articles.
Wikipedia Search Tool connects directly to Wikipedia's official API to fetch search results in real-time. When you type a query:
All content comes directly from Wikipedia—we simply provide a better search interface.
Yes, 100% free. No hidden costs, no subscriptions, no "premium" features.
Unlike many search engines, we:
We believe knowledge should be freely accessible to everyone.
Wikipedia Search Tool offers several advantages over Wikipedia's built-in search:
| Feature | Wikipedia.org | Our Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Search Speed | Standard | Optimized & Faster |
| Interface | Wikipedia page layout | Clean search-focused UI |
| Infinite Scroll | No | Yes |
| Dark Mode | Limited | Full support |
We focus specifically on search experience, while Wikipedia.org is optimized for reading articles.
Our Wikipedia search engine includes:
Real-time results as you type with intelligent suggestions
Browse thousands of results without clicking "next page"
Easy on the eyes during nighttime browsing
Share search results with one click
Infinite scroll works automatically! Just:
No buttons to click, no pagination to manage. You can scroll through hundreds of results seamlessly.
Tip: On mobile, you can also use the "Load More" button that appears at the bottom.
Dark mode can be toggled two ways:
Look for the moon/sun icon in the top-right corner of the search page. Click it to switch between light and dark modes.
If your device or browser is set to dark mode, our tool will automatically detect this and switch to dark mode.
Your preference is saved locally in your browser, so it will remember your choice next time you visit.
No. We take privacy seriously:
Your searches are sent to Wikipedia's API and immediately discarded. We only keep minimal server logs (IP, timestamp) for security, which are deleted after 7 days.
For full details, see our Privacy Policy.
We use only essential cookies that are necessary for functionality:
We do not use:
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect some features like dark mode preference.
Our search engine is built with modern web technologies:
The entire system is optimized for speed, reliability, and minimal resource usage.
Rate limiting helps prevent abuse and ensures fair usage for everyone. You'll see this error if you make too many requests too quickly.
Our limits: 100 searches per IP address every 15 minutes.
Most users will never hit this limit. It's designed to stop automated bots and ensure the service remains fast for everyone.
If you hit the limit, simply wait 15 minutes and you'll be able to search again. For most research purposes, 100 searches per 15 minutes is more than sufficient.
No. Wikipedia Search Tool is an independent project created by developers who love Wikipedia's mission of free knowledge.
We are:
We respect Wikipedia's content and contribute to their mission by making their content more accessible through better search tools.
Results are real-time from Wikipedia's database.
When you search:
Since Wikipedia is edited continuously by volunteers worldwide, our search results reflect those real-time changes.
Note: Very recent edits (within the last few minutes) might not appear immediately due to Wikipedia's caching, but they'll show up shortly.
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