Independent team dedicated to dark web transparency and user safety
We are a group of independent researchers and privacy advocates who came together with one clear purpose: to provide accurate information about the dark web while protecting users from scams, phishing, and malicious sites.
We believe access to information should be free, private, and safe. That's why we built this directory.
Hidden Wiki is maintained by a team of individuals with backgrounds in cybersecurity, digital privacy, and internet research. We're not a company. We're not backed by investors. We're people who understand the dark web and want to make it safer for everyone.
Our team includes:
We come from different countries and backgrounds, but we share the same goal: honest information about the dark web.
Before any onion link appears on our site, we test it. We check if it's online, legitimate, and safe. We revisit links regularly to ensure they're still functional. Dead links get removed. Scam sites never make it to our directory.
The dark web has plenty of fake sites designed to steal credentials or cryptocurrency. We track known phishing domains and warn users. If we find a site impersonating a legitimate service, we flag it and inform our users.
Most people visiting the dark web don't know how to stay safe. We write guides that explain security basics in plain language. No technical jargon. Just practical advice that works.
We don't rank sites based on who pays us. We don't hide negative information about services. We don't accept sponsorships that would compromise our neutrality. Our rankings reflect actual quality and safety.
The dark web changes fast. Sites go down. New services appear. Scams evolve. We monitor these changes and update our directory daily. When something changes, you'll know.
We do not promote or affiliate with any onion service. We don't receive payments from sites we list. We don't have partnerships with dark web services. We don't accept advertising from onion sites.
Every link on our directory is here because we verified it, not because someone paid us. Our ratings reflect actual testing and user feedback, not financial arrangements.
Our directory includes legal services available on Tor. We don't encourage illegal behavior. We don't list sites that exist solely for illegal purposes. We're here to inform, not to facilitate crime.
We don't track what you click. We don't log your visits. We don't use invasive analytics. We don't sell data to third parties. Your privacy matters to us.
Sites can't buy their way onto our directory or improve their ranking with money. Featured services are chosen based on popularity, safety, and reliability. Not payment.
We verify links, but we can't control what happens after you visit them. Sites can change. Scammers can be clever. Use our directory as a starting point, but always stay cautious.
We started this project because the dark web has a reputation problem. Most people think it's only for criminals. That's not true.
The dark web serves important purposes:
These are the people we built this directory for. We want them to find legitimate services without stumbling into scams or honeypots.
There are dozens of fake "hidden wiki" sites. Many are scams designed to steal credentials or cryptocurrency. Others are outdated and dangerous. We created this site to be a reliable alternative.
We prioritize user safety over everything else. If a link is questionable, we don't list it.
We maintain complete editorial independence. No one influences our listings or rankings.
We're honest about what we do and don't know. We admit when we make mistakes.
We respect your privacy completely. We don't track you or collect your data.
We verify every claim. We test every link. We correct errors quickly.
We listen to user feedback. We improve based on what you tell us works or doesn't.
Before adding any site to our directory, we check:
We don't list sites that:
We're not perfect. We can't test every site every day. Scammers can be sophisticated. Sites we verify can change after we check them. Law enforcement can operate honeypots.
Use our directory as one tool among many. Verify information independently. Trust your instincts. Stay safe.
We value feedback from our users. If you notice a broken link, find a scam we missed, or have suggestions for improvement, let us know.
We review all submissions but can't guarantee we'll add every suggested site. Our verification process takes time.
You can reach us through our contact form or report issues directly on our homepage.
The dark web will continue to evolve. New threats will emerge. Scammers will get more creative. Law enforcement will adapt their tactics.
We'll be here, updating our directory, testing links, and helping users stay safe. We're committed to this project for the long term.
Thank you for trusting Hidden Wiki. Stay safe, stay informed, and stay private.