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Wikisource

Wikisource

Wikisource is an online digital library of free-content textual sources on a wiki, operated by the Wikimedia Foundation. Wikisource collects and stores in digital format previously published texts; including novels, non-fiction works, letters, speeches, constitutional and historical documents, laws and a range of other documents. All texts collected are either in the public domain or are released under a Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

Unique Visits

900000

30000 / day

Total Views

1500000

50000 / day

Visit Duration, avg.

00:05:30

3.2 page per visit

Bounce Rate

45%

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Founded in

2003

Supported Languages

English, etc

Key Features of the Site

Multilingual Support

Wikisource supports texts in multiple languages, making it a global resource for free-content texts.

Public Domain Texts

A vast collection of texts that are in the public domain, available for anyone to use freely.

Creative Commons Licensed Texts

Texts released under Creative Commons licenses, allowing for sharing and adaptation under certain conditions.

Collaborative Editing

Like other Wikimedia projects, Wikisource allows for collaborative editing of texts, improving accuracy and completeness.

Historical Documents

Access to a wide range of historical documents, including constitutions, laws, and important speeches.

Literary Works

A collection of literary works, including novels, poems, and plays from various authors around the world.

Search Functionality

Advanced search capabilities to find specific texts or authors within the vast library.

Text Proofreading

Tools and community efforts focused on proofreading texts to ensure accuracy and readability.

Mobile Accessibility

Access Wikisource texts on mobile devices, making it convenient to read on the go.

Community Driven

A project driven by a global community of volunteers dedicated to making knowledge freely available.

Additional information

Parent Organization

Wikimedia Foundation

License

Texts are available under Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License; additional terms may apply.

Website

https://wikisource.org

Community

Wikisource is maintained by a global community of volunteers who contribute texts, proofread, and manage the site.

Technology

Built on MediaWiki, the same platform as Wikipedia, allowing for similar editing and collaboration features.

Access

Free access to all texts without the need for registration, although registration offers additional features like editing.

Impact

Wikisource has made thousands of texts freely available to the public, supporting education, research, and the preservation of cultural heritage.

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