New Web App “Xikipedia” Turns Wikipedia into Social-Feed Format to Reduce Doomscrolling

New Web App “Xikipedia” Turns Wikipedia into Social-Feed Format to Reduce Doomscrolling
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A new web application called Xikipedia has been developed that presents Wikipedia content in a social media-style scrolling feed, aiming to offer a different way of exploring information and reduce the negative effects associated with endless online scrolling.

According to technology media coverage, Xikipedia was created by developer Lyra Rebane, who designed the app to display snippets of Wikipedia articles in a continuous feed — similar to social media platforms — but without relying on advertising or tracking user data. The approach is intended to provide a “healthier alternative to doomscrolling” by encouraging users to engage with factual information in a streamlined, less overwhelming format.

Unlike traditional access to Wikipedia, where users search for specific articles, Xikipedia algorithmically serves entries from Simple Wikipedia in an endless scroll. Users can view short summaries, like posts, and tap to open full articles if they choose. The app’s design focuses on presenting information simply and with minimal clutter, which developers say could help reduce stress associated with consuming large volumes of information online.

Rebane and users have described the application as offering a fresh way to discover knowledge, one that mimics the continuous flow of social media but with educational rather than entertainment-driven content. The app’s algorithm operates locally in the browser and does not save personal data or track activity beyond the current session.

Xikipedia is part of a broader trend of experimental interfaces that reimagine how established reference resources like Wikipedia can be presented in formats familiar to users of modern digital platforms, reflecting ongoing efforts to balance access to information with user well-being.