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The Minecraft Wiki Migration: A New Home for Minecraft Fans

 
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Exploring the controversy and migration of the Minecraft wiki.

description: a screenshot of a minecraft wiki page with a clean and modern design, featuring information about netherite and wolves. the page is easy to navigate and includes colorful illustrations of in-game characters and items.

In July this year PCG reported on a brewing controversy—far from the first—at the wiki hosting service Fandom. The editors and contributors of the Minecraft community were growing increasingly frustrated with the platform's decisions and limitations. This led to discussions about potentially moving the Minecraft wiki to a new hosting platform where they could have more freedom and control over their content.

But the deed is done. The Minecraft wiki has left Fandom and is free to roam and grow outside the oppression of a giant yellow navigation bar. The community now has the opportunity to shape the wiki as they see fit, creating a more user-friendly and inclusive space for Minecraft fans of all ages.

Silksong content won't be uploaded to the pre-existing community wiki. This decision was made in order to avoid any potential copyright issues and ensure that the new Minecraft wiki remains a safe and legal space for fans to share their love for the game.

The Minecraft wiki on Fandom is considering moving its almost 9,000 pages of content to another hosting platform due to ongoing decisions that have alienated the community. This migration would allow the wiki to continue to thrive and evolve in a more supportive environment.

There is now a Minecraft Wiki page with a much smoother and cleaner UI experience, an open-source environment, and community contribution. This new platform will enable fans to easily access information, share their knowledge, and connect with other players in a positive and collaborative space.

Wolves are a neutral mob found in a number of different biomes and make for the perfect companion when traveling into a dangerous area. Players can tame and breed wolves to create their own loyal pack of protectors in the vast world of Minecraft.

Learn how to find Netherite in Minecraft Java and Bedrock easily. Also, learn how to find Ancient Debris and convert it to Netherite ingot. Netherite is a valuable resource that can upgrade players' gear and provide them with powerful new tools to explore the game's challenging environments.

What began as unease and Discord chat is now a vote on a full-scale migration of the Minecraft wiki away from Fandom, with the existing Fandom... (end of text)

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